Standoff
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Man Arrested After Pursuit, Standoff in Minnetonka
The incident began around 10:15 p.m. on April 8, 2025, when a Minnetonka officer on patrol observed a driver making several traffic violations in the area of I-394 and Hopkins Crossroad.
No Arrests Made After Domestic Incident, Saint Paul Standoff
Officers arrived at the scene on the 1900 block of Wilson Avenue around 4 p.m. and met with the victim outside the residence. She said her ex-partner was inside and may have been armed with a firearm.
Suspect Found Dead After Maplewood Standoff
Believing the suspect was armed, officers quickly evacuated the victim and attempted to make contact with the man in the basement but received no response. SWAT activated and a perimeter was set up around the home.
Burnsville Standoff Ends with Suspect in Custody, 2 Kids Safe
Burnsville police responded to the 1800 block of Country View Drive shortly before 4:45 p.m. and secured the area, closing parts of County Road 11 and Country View and activating a shelter-in-place alert for nearby residents.
Stearns County Armed Standoff Ends After Suspect Fires on SWAT
Deputies on scene determined there was probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic assault. When contacted by phone, he refused to come outside, made threats and claimed to have multiple firearms.
Woman Found Dead, Man Arrested After Standoff in Red Wing
A man is in custody and a woman has been found dead after a lengthy standoff in Red Wing, authorities said.
Eagan Man Charged After Burglary, 9-Hour Standoff
A 33-year-old man has been charged after an alleged burglary Sunday morning led to a 9-hour long standoff at an Eagan home and the deployment of a SWAT team and armored vehicle.
Eagan Police Arrest Man After Long-Running Standoff
The incident started before noon and stretched until 9:30 p.m.
Police Fatally Shoot Suspect During Minneapolis Standoff
A man believed to have initially fired gunshots in an apartment in Minneapolis on Wednesday night was fatally shot by officers early Thursday after a standoff. As officers were responding to a 911 caller hearing gunfire inside the apartment building at 904 21st. Ave. S. shortly before 9:40 p.m., the
Man Charged After 40+ Hour Standoff in Saint Michael
Brandon Gardas--the suspect in a 44-hour long standoff in Saint Michael last week--has been charged with two counts of 1st-degree attempted murder of a peace officer, two counts of 1st-degree assault, threats and several other charges, according to Wright County officials.
Suspect Shot, Taken Into Custody After Saint Michael Standoff
An armed man holed up in a Saint Michael home since yesterday afternoon was shot by officers and has been taken into custody. Brandon Gardas, 39, was being airlifted to the hospital as of 9 p.m. Wednesday, authorities have confirmed.
Kansas Man on Lam Since Guilty Verdicts Arrested After Woodbury Standoff
A Kansas man found guilty earlier this month of five felonies including rape and aggravated kidnapping was arrested Friday in Woodbury, Minn. with help from the US Marshals and a Washington County SWAT team after he barricaded himself inside a home.
