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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.
Fridley Hotel Attack Leads to Assault Charges Against 2 Suspects
According to charging documents, officers were first called to the LivInn Hotel on Central Avenue on Sept. 30 after a text message to 911 reported someone in distress in one of the rooms.
Man Dies After Motorcycle Collides with Pickup in Otter Tail County
Deputies said the man was driving a 2001 Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Fort Thunder Road when he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a 2019 Toyota Tundra traveling on County Highway 125.
Driver Dies After Pickup Hits School Bus Head-on in Andover
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened just before 7 a.m. near 175th Avenue Northwest and Roanoke Street Northwest.
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.
Ski Coach Sentenced to Prison for Creating, Possessing Child Porn
Investigators discovered the suspect had been working with children as a ski coach and used Adobe Photoshop to digitally alter photos of them. Authorities say he morphed the children’s faces onto explicit images of child sexual abuse.
Federal Jury Convicts Man Who Shipped Meth in Stuffed Toys
The jury found 48-year-old Damien Duwjan Shade guilty of attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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.
Ex-U.S. Customs Officer From Minnetonka Guilty in Child Porn Case
Anthony John Crowley, 52, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, pled guilty Friday in U.S. District Court to one count of possession of child pornography.
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.
Suspect Charged After Man Stabbed in Stomach While Walking Dog
Prosecutors charged Cheyenne Brandon Lee Clark with first-degree assault causing great bodily harm and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon for the Sept. 24 stabbing near 1400 Portland Avenue in Minneapolis.
Drug Dispute at Encampment Led to Deadly Shootout, Charges Say
Trivon D. Leonard Jr. is accused of arming himself and joining a group confrontation inside the encampment near East Lake Street and 28th Avenue South on Sept. 15 that escalated into more than 30 gunshots.
Man Accused of Firing Shots at Woman, Ramming 2 Duluth Squad Cars
Demetrius Remond Norwood is charged with attempted second-degree murder, illegal firearm possession, first-degree property damage and refusing a chemical test after driving drunk.
Man Dies After Collision With Sedan, Bus in Minneapolis
Initial info indicates the man had been crossing Franklin Avenue mid-block when he was struck. Police said both drivers involved stayed at the scene and have cooperated with investigators.
2 Dead After Shooting Inside Minneapolis Apartment Building
One man was found deceased inside the first floor lobby and another was found dead in a second floor hallway. Both died from shotgun wounds, the department said, and all three are adults who lived in the building.
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.
Fire Truck Crash in Yellow Medicine County Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured
First responders arrived to find the fire truck on its side in the west ditch. The truck had been traveling north when it overturned with three people inside.
Man Fatally Struck by Dump Truck in Maple Grove Construction Zone
Investigators say a 2016 Peterbilt dump truck was backing up in the construction area when it hit the contractor, who was on foot. The victim’s identity will be released Friday, officials said.
Prosecutors Announce Federal Charges in $8M Crypto Kidnapping
The suspects allegedly carried out the armed kidnapping on Sept. 19 at a home in Grant, confronted the homeowner’s father outside with an AR-15-style rifle and a shotgun, restrained him with zip ties and brought him into the house.
Motorcyclist Dies in Stearns County Collision
A Freightliner straight truck driven by a 32-year-old man from Saint Paul was heading east on Highway 28 when it struck a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The Harley had been stopped at a stop sign behind a Chevrolet Silverado.