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CHARGES: He Broke Into Capitol, Bathed, Sat Naked in Senate Chair
Around 11:15 p.m. on July 25, State Capitol security officers contacted the Minnesota State Patrol about a man they located naked inside the Capitol’s Senate chamber.
Windom Woman Fatally Shot, Police Say Burglary Suspect May Be Connected
It’s believed the fatal shooting is connected to a nearby burglary involving a 38-year-old man, who was later taken into custody, according to a media release from the Windom Police Department.
Jury Convicts State Senator in Break-In at Stepmother’s Home
Mitchell was arrested in the early morning hours of April 22, 2024, after her stepmother, Carol Mitchell, called 911 to report someone crawling on the floor of her bedroom.
Man Fleeing Deputies Broke Into Home With Woman, Child Inside
According to the sheriff’s office, Christopher Ringsrud-Knowels was behind the wheel of a vehicle that fled from a traffic stop around 60th Avenue South and 14th Street on Monday morning.
Intruder Fatally Shot During Break-in on Red Lake Reservation
Officers arrived at the home and found people inside performing life-saving efforts on the man who had been shot. Officers took over care and called for Red Lake EMS, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Prosecutors: Organized Crew Stole Thousands from Gambling Safes in 10 Counties
Prosecutors allege the crew worked together for nearly a year, committing dozens of break-ins and thefts with a central hub in Saint Paul and a clear leader assigning roles.
Naked Saint Paul Intruder Charged with Burglary
According to the criminal complaint, Saint Paul police were dispatched to the home around 3:37 a.m. after a 16-year-old girl reported seeing a man in her bedroom closet. The suspect reportedly fled the room after apologizing.
DNA on Soda Cans Leads to Charges in St. Paul Park Burglaries
A Faribault man has been charged in relation to a St. Paul Park burglary after DNA left on discarded Coke Zero cans tied him to the crime scene. According to a criminal complaint, Michael Walter Kaste Fafara, 30, entered a garage service door of a residence on the 1400 block of Summit Ave. on Oct. 11, 2019.