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‘21 Days of Peace’ Workers Indicted in North Minneapolis Gunfight
Two men hired to promote peace in north Minneapolis are now facing federal charges after authorities say they fired dozens of rounds in a residential neighborhood while working for a taxpayer-funded initiative.
Federal Agent from Eagan Charged with Child Porn Production
While serving as a Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations and a Task Force Officer with the FBI, the suspect was identified as the adult seen in graphic videos recovered from a minor’s phone.
Saint Paul Man Sentenced for Robbing Postal Workers at Gunpoint
Rubin David Adams received a 132-month sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty to two counts of armed robbery of a mail carrier.
Minneapolis Sex Offender Accused of Coercing 12-year-old Into Sending Explicit Pics
Robert Levi was indicted for production and attempted production of child pornography, coercion and enticement of a minor, and committing an offense as a registered sex offender.
State Trooper Charged in Federal Child Porn Case
Jeremy Francis Plonski was arrested and remains in federal custody after a criminal complaint was filed in U.S. District Court. The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.
Federal Prison Nurse Indicted for Sexual Contact with Inmate
A former federal prison nurse has been indicted for a sexual relationship with an inmate and lying to investigators. The incidents reportedly occurred in April 2024 and prompted an investigation by the Bureau of Prisons.
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.
Duluth Ex-Coach Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The investigation began in September 2022 when federal authorities received a tip indicating that an individual using the Kik messaging application had uploaded multiple videos containing child sexual abuse material.
Federal Charges Target Twin Cities Cartel-Linked Drug, Kidnapping Ring
A federal grand jury has indicted 11 individuals in connection with a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy that allegedly operated across international borders and brought cartel-linked violence into the Twin Cities region. According to court documents, the operation began in mid-2023 and continued into early 2025, during which the defendants allegedly coordinated shipments of methamphetamine from Mexico into Minnesota.
Federal Charges Target Twin Cities Cartel-Linked Drug, Kidnapping Ring
A federal grand jury has indicted 11 individuals in connection with a drug trafficking and kidnapping conspiracy that allegedly operated across international borders and brought cartel-linked violence into the Twin Cities.
School Employee Used AI to Turn Student Images into Explicit Content
A former school district employee has now been federally charged with producing sexually exploitative images of children using artificial intelligence, as well as possession and receipt of child pornography.
Belle Plaine Man Accused of Racially Motivated Assault Outside Bar
The indictment, unsealed today in federal court, alleges that on Feb. 3, 2024, 35-year-old Justin Anthony Kudla, of Belle Plaine, used force to injure a man because of the victim's race.
