MN CRIME Archive
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Man Arrested After Striking 3 Officers With Vehicle in Saint Paul
While police officers were outside their squad cars, the department says the suspect driver suddenly accelerated and struck three officers before fleeing in the vehicle.
Woman Accused of Punching FBI Agent During Drug Raid Protest
A Saint Paul woman has been indicted for attacking officers during a Lake Street drug raid and punching an FBI agent during her arrest.
Fire Inspector Allegedly Drove Girl to Apartment, Tried to Assault Her
James Allen Thomas has been charged with felony kidnapping, attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and solicitation of a child for sexual conduct.
Police Say Teen Broke Girlfriend’s Jaw at North Saint Paul School
Kavon Allen Strong is charged with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm and third-degree assault causing substantial bodily harm for the May 21 incident.
Duluth Man Accused of Choking Deputy, Fleeing Arrest
Gideon Joseph Martin is charged in St. Louis County with first-degree assault for the use of deadly force against a peace officer, along with felony obstruction, fourth-degree assault, and misdemeanor fleeing on foot.
Man Arrested After Choking Deputy, Climbing Tree in St. Louis County
A man was arrested Monday afternoon in Rice Lake after allegedly attacking a St. Louis County deputy. Authorities say the man then fled into a tree, starting an hours-long standoff.
Driver Accused of Intentionally Striking Man in North Minneapolis Feud
A man is facing a felony assault charge after Minneapolis police say he intentionally struck another man with a car earlier this month, leaving the victim with a serious head injury.
Minneapolis Man Avoids Prison in 2 Sex Crime Cases
A Minneapolis man has been sentenced in two separate sexual assault cases—one involving a 15-year-old girl and the other a 2024 incident where the victim reported being raped and threatened with a gun.
Man Charged for Allegedly Beating 12-year-old Brother With Hammer
The 12-year-old victim was left unconscious and is now fighting for his life, according to charges filed this week in Hennepin County.
Richfield School Staffer Faces Felonies for Alleged Sex Acts With Student
Joshua James Moton is accused of using his position of authority to initiate and carry out multiple sexual encounters with the victim, who was a student at the school where he worked.
2 Charged After Moorhead Assault Leaves Man in Coma
Just after 11 p.m. on Sunday, Moorhead police were called to an apartment building on the 1000 block of 32nd Avenue South after a disconnected 911 call came in from a male voice asking for help.
Richfield Middle School Staffer Arrested in Ongoing Sexual Conduct Investigation
A Richfield Middle School staff member was arrested Tuesday after school officials reported concerns about a potential sexual relationship between the employee and a student.
Suspect Shot, Officer Injured After Knife Attack in Saint Cloud
Police were dispatched just before 3:45 p.m. to a reported domestic dispute on the 600 block of 8th Avenue North. A woman told dispatchers that a man had threatened her and lunged at her with his fists raised.
Minneapolis Woman Accused of Intentionally Running Down 4 in Uptown
According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County, Sophia Sullivan, 38, is accused of intentionally striking four people in a series of crashes that occurred minutes apart.
Sauk Centre House Fire Intentionally Set; Woman Airlifted With Burns
A man inside the residence was transported to the hospital by a private party before officers arrived. Investigators determined he had been assaulted prior to the fire and had a severe head injury.
Cognitively Impaired Church Volunteer Accused of Child Sex Abuse
Joshua A. Seeman is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, all involving alleged penetration or sexual contact with children under the age of 14.
3 Arrested in Brooklyn Park Robbery After SWAT Raids
Brooklyn Park officers responded after the victim reported being attacked by several suspects who stole his belongings and fled the scene.
Eagan Massage Therapist Accused of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Clients
Prosecutors say this is the third criminal case filed against Le for alleged sexual misconduct involving massage clients at his business, JLe Massage Therapy, just south of Cliff Road and Nicols Road in Eagan.
Suspect Found Dead After Maplewood Standoff
Believing the suspect was armed, officers quickly evacuated the victim and attempted to make contact with the man in the basement but received no response. SWAT activated and a perimeter was set up around the home.
CHARGES: She Bit Off Woman’s Finger, Ripped Hair in Unprovoked Attack
The victim reported that Jawara grabbed her, threw her to the ground, and began pulling out chunks of her hair.