Arson
38 articles tagged “Arson”
Man Charged After North St. Paul Apartment Fire Kills 2 Pets
Randy Mark Couillard, 58, of Stillwater, faces one count of first-degree arson where another person could have been present. Court records show Couillard made an initial court appearance Tuesday morning.
Man Sentenced for Arson Attacks Targeting 2 Minnesota Mosques
The fires forced evacuations, endangered worshippers and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, though no injuries were reported in either fire.
Rochester House Fire Leads to Arson Charge
According to the criminal complaint, Rochester police were called to the residence around 10 p.m. and arrived to find the front door fully engulfed in flames with heavy black smoke pouring from the house.
Woman Accused in Buffalo Gas Pump Fire
Guadalupe Najera, 31, of Minneapolis, is charged with second-degree arson involving a building or property valued at $1,000 or more. The charge stems from the fire at the business on Saturday.
Arson Charges Filed After 18-Hour Barricade in Nowthen
Clinten Michael Larson was taken into custody Friday, Dec. 19, following a barricade situation at a residence in the 18800 block of Jasper Street NW.
Fridley Nursing Home Fire Leads to Arson, Assault Charges
When officers arrived, they found the hallway filled with thick black smoke and heard residents yelling for help. Officers immediately began evacuating elderly and immobile residents while working to control the fire.
Insurance Fraud, Arson Charges Filed in Lutsen Resort Lodge Blaze
Campbell is charged with three felony counts of first degree arson and one felony count of insurance fraud.
Minneapolis Ice Cream Shop Targeted in 2 Arsons, Charges Say
According to the criminal complaint, police say Firomsa Ahmed Umar threw a lit incendiary device through the window of Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe on the 300 block of Hennepin Avenue East on Monday afternoon.
Man Charged with Murder, Arson in Northeast Minneapolis Blaze
Prosecutors say Andrew Nietz faces charges of second-degree murder without intent while committing arson, as well as first-degree arson of a dwelling.
Duluth Man Charged for Damaging Neighbor’s Home with Fireworks
Police say Phillip Bacon threw fireworks at his neighbor’s home, damaged the siding and gas meter, then threatened to burn it down during the bizarre outburst.
BCA Identifies Man Killed After Exchanging Gunfire With Deputies Near Duluth
The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the cause of death Friday evening, and the BCA identified the five deputies who discharged their firearms during the confrontation. All have been placed on critical incident leave.
Deputies Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect Who Set Homes on Fire Near Duluth
Around 9:20 a.m., a 911 caller reported that their neighbor had doused a family member in gasoline and set their home on fire near Heritage Trail and East Pioneer Road.
