MN CRIME Archive
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Deadly 7-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-35W in Mounds View
Around 10 a.m., a “merging conflict” in the southbound lanes of I-35W at County Road I in Ramsey County led to a chain reaction that ultimately involved multiple passenger vehicles and semi-trucks.
Fire Damages Multiple Garages at New Brighton Apartment Complex
The structure, consisting of 12 double garages and totaling about 4,800 square feet, showed significant fire involvement when crews arrived.
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.
Teen Sentenced to 23 Years for Saint Paul Tobacco Store Murder
Knyaw Taw pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder with intent for the September 10 shooting of Davion Brown in the parking lot of Maryland Tobacco, at 1375 Maryland Avenue East.
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.
2 Found Dead in Parked Car Near Saint Paul Strip Mall
Officers were called to the Shamrock Plaza strip mall at 289 McKnight Rd. S. shortly after 5:25 p.m. on April 20, after a 911 caller reported that two people inside a parked vehicle appeared to be unresponsive.
VIDEO: Lightning Suspected in Saint Paul Church Steeple Fire
Fire crews were dispatched just before 5:30 p.m. to the 500 block of Farrington Street after getting reports of fire coming from the church. While en route, firefighters reported seeing tall flames shooting from the building’s steeple.
VIDEO: Stolen SUV Leads to High-Speed Chase, Crash in Ramsey County
The vehicle’s owner told officers that someone had stolen her jacket—containing the key to her 2021 Honda CR-V—while she played pickleball. When she returned to the lot, the vehicle was gone.
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.
Man Shot Twice Outside Saint Paul Bar Early Monday
According to initial information, Saint Paul officers were dispatched just after 12:40 a.m. on Monday to Cheers Pub at 1067 Hudson Road for multiple 911 callers reporting gunfire.
Crews Battle 2-Alarm Blaze at Roseville Apartment Building
The fire was initally brought under control by around 6:15 a.m., but crews soon discovered that flames had extended into the walls of the third floor and spread to the roof of the structure.
Ex-Employee Pleads Guilty in $45K ‘Cryptojacking’ Scheme
Joshua Paul Armbrust, 44, admitted to one count of computer fraud tied to a months-long “cryptojacking” scheme carried out against Digital River, a Minnetonka-based company.
Late-Night Stabbing Leaves Man Dead in Saint Paul
Responding officers located an adult male with multiple stab wounds and immediately called for medics. The victim was transported by Saint Paul Fire paramedics to Regions Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
CHARGES: Drunk Driver Fled After Fatally Striking Pedestrian
The suspect was taken into custody after investigators noted signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol.
72-year-old Woman Killed in White Bear Lake Hit-and-Run
A pedestrian died in White Bear Lake late Thursday afternoon after she was struck by a driver who initially fled the scene, officials have confirmed.
Man Allegedly Set Fire to Apartment Amid Eviction
Emergency personnel arrived at around 5:18 p.m. and found one of the units engulfed in flames. Investigators quickly identified the resident of the unit as the suspect in the case.
2 Charged After Man Shot in Face During Saint Paul Robbery
Officers were dispatched to Hennepin County Medical Center after a man arrived with a gunshot wound to the face. Police later determined the shooting happened near the intersection of Emerald Street and Ellis Avenue in Saint Paul.
2 Hurt After Driver Hits Stall on Interstate Shoulder
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2011 Lincoln MKZ was parked on the southbound shoulder of Interstate 35W near Highway 280 in Ramsey County with its hazard lights activated when it was struck by the driver of a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Brush Fires Burn 20 Acres, Destroy Home in Separate Weekend Incidents
One fire threatened multiple homes near Shoreview and another destroyed a residence and two vehicles on the Prairie Island Indian Community near Red Wing.
Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Luring, Assaulting Teenager
The investigation began on March 2, when Mounds View police received a report of a missing 15-year-old boy. While attempting to locate the juvenile, family members examined the teen’s electronic devices.