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Man Sentenced for Stabbing Neighbor to Death in Saint paul
Robert Lauerne Ramsey was convicted of second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony in the Nov. 3, 2024 killing of Lester Haynes at Redeemer Arms.
Deputies Search for Suspect After Sexual Assault in Vadnais Heights
After the attack, the woman ran to a nearby home for help and was taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment. The suspect fled north from the scene.
Fire, Electrical Failure Displace 1500 at Saint Paul’s Skyline Tower
The outage knocked out all essential systems, including elevators, alarms and the building’s fire suppression network. Without power or running water, the property was deemed unsafe.
New Brighton Man Charged After FedEx Package Leads to Major Drug Bust
Investigators later found large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and a gun inside his apartment during a search warrant.
Man and Woman Charged After Saint Paul Parking Lot Shooting
Prosecutors have charged 36-year-old Anthony Tucker Jr. with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault and 48-year-old Donnetta Marie Simpson with aiding an offender to avoid arrest.
Man Charged After Saint Paul Crash Left Woman Seriously Hurt
According to a criminal complaint, 40-year-old Elmi Abdulaziz Elmi is charged with two counts of criminal vehicular operation.
Gunfire Erupts Near Saint Paul Wendy’s, 2 Hurt
First responding officers arrived to found a man lying in the parking lot with gunshot wounds to his torso. Preliminary information indicates the shooting happened outside the businesses along Suburban Avenue.
Woman Severely Beaten with Table Leg at Saint Paul Train Platform
Police arrived to find the victim lying in a pool of blood and with serious injuries to her head and face. Her clothing was soaked in blood and her glasses were shattered nearby.
Security Guard Charged in Fatal Assault Outside Saint Paul Bar
Police said they were flagged down around 2:20 a.m. Oct. 5 near the Blues Saloon bar at 1638 Rice Street, where they found a 33-year-old man unconscious inside a red Ram truck with Wisconsin plates.
Prosecutors: DNA Links Driver to June Hit-and-Run in Saint Paul
According to a criminal complaint filed in Ramsey County, 26-year-old Arlandis Shamar Walls is charged with two counts of criminal vehicular operation resulting in great bodily harm.
Roseville Parents Charged After Toddler’s Fatal Fall From Balcony
Police were called on July 6 to an apartment building on the 2700 block of Lexington Avenue North, where the toddler was found unresponsive outside the garage with a severe head wound.
Man Charged After Shooting Guest in Both Legs at Maplewood Wedding
According to a criminal complaint filed Friday in Ramsey County, 33-year-old Stephan Andrew James is charged with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
Attempted Murder Charges Filed in Roseville Gas Station Attack
According to the charges, 26-year-old Nebil Seid Birhan is accused of attacking his 58-year-old employer inside the BP station at 3110 Cleveland Avenue on Sept. 30.
Maplewood Man Formally Charged After Fatal Hit-and-Run
Police were called just after 4:30 a.m. on Sept. 26 to Maryland Avenue, where they found the victim, 31-year-old Abdul Bakr Jafar, fatally injured in the roadway.
Arrest Made After Fatal Maplewood Hit-and-Run Crash
A Maplewood PD spokesperson said officers were called around 4:30 a.m. after a newspaper delivery driver reported finding a man down in the roadway and seeing a van speed away.
Man Shot in Legs During Maplewood Park Wedding
Officers and deputies responded around 5:40 p.m. to the 2100 block of Maplewood Drive North, in Keller Regional Park, after reports of shots fired during the ceremony involving around 100 people.
Woman Fatally Struck by Driver Outside Saint Paul Home
Responders arrived to find a woman unresponsive in the yard near a vehicle that had come to a stop after striking her. Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures but pronounced her dead at the scene.
Man Dies After Being Struck by Driver in Saint Paul
The driver, who has been identified only as an adult male, stayed at the scene and called 911. Investigators said he showed no signs of impairment and cooperated with officers.
Mother Charged After 18-Month Child Dies in Maplewood Rollover Crash
According to a criminal complaint, troopers and medics were called to a rollover crash around 6:25 p.m. on Sept. 20 on the ramp to southbound Highway 61 from eastbound Highway 36.
Baby Dies After SUV Rolls Off Ramp in Maplewood, Alcohol Cited as a Factor
Troopers say a black Chevrolet Tahoe was exiting at a high speed when the driver went off the roadway. The vehicle rolled into the ditch and landed upside down, partially submerged in one to two feet of water.