Minnesota State Patrol
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Teenager, State Trooper Among 5 Hurt in Chain-Reaction Crash
The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office says the incident began just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, after multiple 911 callers reported a wrong-way driver heading westbound in the eastbound lanes of Highway 10.
VIDEO: Suspect Crashes into Driver, Trooper After 100-MPH Pursuit
Ground units had discontinued the pursuit before the crash occurred, but a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter continued tracking the suspect vehicle from above.
CHARGES: Fugitive Fleeing Police Caused Fatal Saint Paul Crash
Authorities said the fleeing suspect, 28-year-old Lorenzo Leontay Washington, of Minneapolis, was driving a 2023 Toyota Camry and had an active warrant for parole violation.
High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash in Saint Paul
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper first attempted to stop the suspect vehicle near I-94 and Marion Street at 11:18 p.m., though the reason for the stop remains unclear.
Minneapolis Man Charged with Shooting at Trooper After I-94 Crash
A 23-year-old Minneapolis man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing a gun at a State Trooper, assaulting several others and causing a car crash during a domestic dispute.
‘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.
State Trooper Terminated Following Fatal Rochester Crash, Pending Criminal Charges
The Minnesota State Patrol has terminated Trooper Shane Roper following his involvement in a fatal crash that killed a young woman in Rochester earlier this year.
Minnesota State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Rochester Crash
A Minnesota State Trooper pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges related to a crash that killed a young woman in Rochester earlier this year.
Semi Driver Arrested After 20 Kilos of Cocaine Discovered
A Minnesota State Trooper on routine patrol made the bust of a lifetime after finding 20 kilograms of cocaine on a traffic stop last Friday. Criminal charges filed this week say a trooper conducted a traffic stop of a semi-tractor-trailer after they observed the semi cross the fog line on Northbound
Driver Dies After Collision with School Bus in Minnetonka
Emergency crews responded to Highway 62 near Shady Oak Rd. around 3:50 p.
BCA, State Patrol Providing Added Patrols, Investigation to Minneapolis PD
The effort is in response to a significant rise in gun-related crimes, carjackings and other violent crimes, the Department of Public Safety said Wednesday. “Minneapolis Mayor Frey and Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman have asked the state for assistance,” DPS Commissioner John Harrington said.
MN Troopers Stop 500+ Speeders During 10-day 'HEAT' Patrol
Troopers also arrested 23 people for driving while impaired and six people for outstanding warrants. HEAT patrols focused on excessive speed enforcement and criminal activity for 10 nights beginning on Feb.
