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CHARGES: DNA Links Duluth Man to Stabbing, Arson Death
Prosecutors say 25-year-old Tyler Walter Edwards stabbed the victim more than 30 times in July 2024, then set his body on fire using accelerants including Pine-Sol and alcohol.
13 Years After ‘Baby Angel’ Found in River, Winona Woman Charged
The child, known for years only as “Baby Angel,” had suffered skull fractures while still alive. No medical intervention was found and an autopsy determined the injuries could have been treated if proper care had been given.
Suspect Charged After Woman Seriously Injured in Mankato Stabbing
Lul Gatbel Lul, 23, is accused of first-degree assault after police say he used a large kitchen knife to inflict a serious neck wound that caused the victim a fractured vertebra and nicked artery.
Woman Accused of Using Phone Before Deadly Anoka County Crash
Anoka County deputies responded around 11:55 a.m. after getting reports a driver had struck a motorcyclist from behind while the rider was stopped and waiting to turn. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and died at the scene.
Minnesota Woman Charged with Beastiality Amid Child Porn Investigation
Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Terrace Drive and discovered multiple images and a video that allegedly show Holcombe engaged in sexual acts with a dog.
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.
Man Pleads Guilty in Shooting That Injured Ramsey Deputy
A Saint Paul man accused of opening fire on a Ramsey County deputy during a pursuit earlier this year has pleaded guilty to first-degree assault involving the use of deadly force against a peace officer.
Farmington Man Charged After Wife Stabbed Multiple Times
According to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County, Mehdi Badaoui is charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder.
Minneapolis Woman to Testify in Murder Trial After Plea Agreement
The plea agreement requires her to testify truthfully in the case against co-defendant Vernon Archie, who is charged with second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony.
Moorhead Drive-By Shooting Suspect, Accomplice Caught in Michigan
Officers responded just before 9:30 a.m. on Sunday to reports of gunfire in the 2700 block of 14th Street South in Moorhead. They found a man lying in a driveway with a gunshot wound to the head.
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.
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.
Woman Charged After 21 Cats Found Dead in Foreclosed Home
A rescue group removed 78 more cats from the property, with several of the animals showing signs of severe neglect, including painful eye infections and untreated dental disease.
Howard Lake Driver Charged After Elderly Woman Killed in Crosswalk
Emergency personnel discovered an elderly woman lying unresponsive in the roadway with severe injuries. She was later pronounced dead from blunt-force trauma sustained in the incident.
Woman Charged with Attempted Murder in Elk River Assault
Officers found one victim bleeding from a knife wound to the neck and inside the residence, they located a man and a woman struggling on the floor.
Prison Guard Charged After Allegedly Smuggling Drugs, Cell Phone
During phone monitoring, authorities intercepted the suspect having a conversation indicating plans to smuggle contraband into the jail.
Student Accused of Flashing Fake Gun on School Grounds
According to a criminal complaint, Ber’tavion Anton Boyd, 18, was seen by a fellow student showing what appeared to be a handgun inside his backpack while at Woodbury High School on Monday.
Charges Filed After 4 Hurt in Clay County Crash
The driver—identified by authorities as Logan Robert Herold, of Pierz—admitted to consuming Busch Light beer earlier in the evening at a gathering with friends.
Man Accused of Causing Crash, Paralyzing Passenger
A Saint Cloud man is accused of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .145 when he crashed a Lincoln sedan in April 2024 on the 1900 block of 5th Street Southeast in Minneapolis.
Broken Windows, Mold, BB Gun Found in Alleged Unlicensed Day Care
Law enforcement was called to a residence on the 1400 block of Surrey Lane in Woodbury on the morning of October 16, 2024, after receiving a report that a child care program was being run without proper licensing.