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Woman Charged in Minneapolis Hit-and-Run that Killed Teen, Hurt 5
A 22-year-old Minneapolis woman has been charged with second-degree murder in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl and injured five others in downtown Minneapolis early Saturday morning.
Suspect in Custody After Woman Killed in Washington County
Authorities were searching for a man considered “dangerous” after a 68-year-old woman was found with fatal injuries at a Washington County residence Monday evening.
More Charges Filed for Derrick Thompson in Minneapolis Crash that Killed 5
Hennepin County prosecutors have filed additional charges against a man accused of killing five women in a high-speed crash in June 2023. Derrick John Thompson, 27, of Brooklyn Park, now faces five counts of third-degree murder in addition to the original ten counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
Saturday Crashes Cause Multiple Fatalities Across Minnesota
Minnesota emergency crews responded to multiple serious crashes on Saturday, resulting in several life-threatening injuries and at least three fatalities.
85-year-old Admits to Fatally Stabbing Wife After Fight in Wright County
According to a criminal complaint filed in Wright County, Rodney Allen Andersen, 85, called 911 at about 9:54 a.m., telling dispatchers that he had stabbed his wife and placed the knife in the sink. He was unsure if she was still alive.
Dad Charged After Toddler Dies in 8th-Floor Fall in Brooklyn Center
Authorities say that on May 18, 2024, Brooklyn Center officers were dispatched to an apartment complex after getting a report of a child who had fallen from a window. When officers arrived, they found the child on the ground with life-threatening injuries.
Driver Plows into Pedestrians, Kills Teen Girl & Injures 5 in Minneapolis
According to police, an altercation between a group of people was taking place in the middle of 5th Street North when an adult female suspect got into a vehicle and drove in reverse on Hennepin Avenue.
Alcohol Suspected in Highway 52 Crash That Left 1 Dead
Authorities are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Highway 52 in Pine Island Township.
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.
Man Sentenced for Killing Wife During Saint Paul Bible Study
Robert Castillo, 41, was sentenced to more than 33 years in prison for stabbing his wife 20 times during a Bible study session in March 2023.
Three Inmates Charged After Attack on Correctional Officer
Three inmates at the Supermax Oak Park Heights prison have been charged with third degree aiding and abetting assault causing substantial bodily harm after attacking a correctional officer in June.
16-year-old Charged in Fatal Shooting Outside Saint Paul Tobacco Shop
A 16-year-old teenager has been charged and a motion was filed to have him certified as an adult in connection with the fatal shooting of a man outside a St. Paul tobacco store earlier this week.
Hazardous Gas Detected as Man Dies in Faribault Sewer Manhole
Emergency crews were dispatched to the 1900 block of Second Avenue NW at about 7:31 a.m. on September 13, 2024, after a report of a person down inside a manhole.
No Charges for Deputies in Fatal Minnetonka Shooting
No charges will be filed against Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies involved in the fatal shooting of 58-year-old Clint Hoyhtya in Minnetonka earlier this year. Prosecutors determined the deputies acted lawfully and within their duties during the incident
30-Year Sentence for Murder of Trans Woman in Minneapolis
Hennepin County prosecutors say a 25-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for the 2023 death of Savannah Ryan Williams, a transgender woman found fatally shot in Minneapolis.
Hibbing School Bus Rollover Sends 11 to Hospital, Driver Airlifted
A school bus carrying 20 students rolled over Thursday morning following a collision with an SUV at the intersection of Highway 5 and Townline Road in Hibbing.
‘No Justification’ for Trooper’s Speed Before Fatal Rochester Crash
Documents from the Minnesota State Patrol to Trooper Shane Roper about his recent firing provide additional details on his involvement in a fatal May crash in Rochester and the multiple charges he now faces.
Saint Paul Police Investigating Midday Homicide
Saint Paul police say a man was shot and killed just after noon Tuesday in a busy area on the city’s east side. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at a business in the 1300 block of Maryland Avenue East.
Driver Now Charged with Murder in Double-Fatal Crash at Park Tavern
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced today that Steven Frane Bailey has been charged with two counts of third-degree murder following the deaths of Kristina Folkerts and Gabe Harvey in the September 1st crash at Park Tavern.
Driver Killed in West St. Paul After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash
A driver is dead after a short pursuit ended in a fatal crash in West St. Paul early Sunday morning.