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Charges Filed in Brooklyn Park Beauty Supply Stabbing
When officers arrived, they found an adult man with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital, where staff determined one wound had punctured his lung and he required intubation.
Former Teacher Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Teen Student
The abuse occurred between 2016 and 2017, according to court records. Prosecutors said Abdul Wright used his position of authority to “groom” the girl, gaining the trust of her family and arranging situations in which he could be alone with her.
Brooklyn Park Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing
44-year-old Lenin Zenguana Pati has been charged with attempted second-degree murder with intent, not premeditated, in connection with the stabbing of a man on Wednesday.
Motorcyclist Hurt in Crash on Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park
Authorities say 32-year-old Yevgeniy Konstantinov Samaray, from Coon Rapids, was riding a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 westbound when he struck the passenger side of a 2014 Mercedes E.
Man in Critical Condition After Brooklyn Park Stabbing
A Brooklyn Park Police Department spokesperson said officers were called to the 5800 block of 73rd Avenue North just after midnight, at about 12:12 a.m.
Suspect Wanted for Brooklyn Park Homicide Arrested in Ohio
Brooklyn Park police say Melchizedek Kpaan was taken into custody Friday morning in North Ridgeville, a suburb west of Cleveland, where officers had tracked him following a second-degree murder warrant.
Vance Boelter Indicted in Deaths of Minnesota Lawmaker and Spouse
According to the federal indictment unsealed Tuesday, Vance Boelter is accused of stalking and killing Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and of traveling to multiple homes of elected officials with the intent to intimidate or murder.
17-year-old Girl Dies After Brooklyn Park Shooting
Officers were called just before 8 p.m. to the 7000 block of Lakeland Avenue North, where they found the teen with a life-threatening gunshot wound. They began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, but she was later pronounced dead.
3 Charged After Drive-By Shooting Paralyzes Brooklyn Park Man
Prosecutors have charged Hassan Papee Kamara, 21, of Minneapolis and Nicholas Sarkor Harris Jr., 21, of Brooklyn Park with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and drive-by shooting.
Charging Documents Unsealed: Boelter Accused in Lawmaker Attacks
According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County, 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter dressed as a police officer and used a vehicle equipped with police-style lights to carry out the attacks early Saturday, June 14.
Gunman Who Posed as Cop to Target Lawmakers Identified
Boelter was being sought in connection with the overnight shootings at the homes of State Representative Melissa Hortman and State Senator John Hoffman.
Gunman Posing as Cop Targets Lawmakers in Fatal Overnight Attacks
The suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV with a push-bumper, a spotlight on the drivers’ side, and red-and-blue flashing lights mounted on both the dash and rear window.
Teen Shot in Maple Grove, Another Wounded in Brooklyn Park
No additional details about suspects or possible arrests have been released. There was no publicly available evidence as of publication to confirm a possible connection between the shootings.
Man Charged After High-Speed Brooklyn Park Chase Ends in Crash
Isiah Shivers is accused of leading a Brooklyn Park officer on a high-speed chase around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday after police spotted a Dodge Charger and an Acura speeding near Zane Avenue North and Oak Grove Parkway.
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.
Brooklyn Park Woman Charged in $260K Online Gambling Scheme
According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County this week, Jamie Morrow-Castizo, 39, is charged with possessing and transporting unstamped gambling devices.
1 Dead, 1 Injured After Crash, Vehicle Fire in Brooklyn Park
When emergency crews arrived, they found a vehicle that had gone off the road and caught fire. Other passing drivers stopped to help and were able to pull both occupants from the burning vehicle.
VIDEO: Plane Crashes into Brooklyn Park Home
An aircraft crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park early Saturday afternoon, igniting a large fire and prompting a widespread emergency response.
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.
Man Charged After Posing as Cop For Chipotle Discount
A man is facing criminal charges after allegedly misrepresenting himself as a law enforcement officer to obtain discounts at a Chipotle restaurant on multiple occasions.