MN CRIME Archive
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2 Found Dead in Parked Car Near Saint Paul Strip Mall
Officers were called to the Shamrock Plaza strip mall at 289 McKnight Rd. S. shortly after 5:25 p.m. on April 20, after a 911 caller reported that two people inside a parked vehicle appeared to be unresponsive.
First Minneapolis Homicide Since February Leaves Man Dead
When officers arrived, they found a car that had crashed into the garage entrance of an apartment building. A man in his 20s was located inside the vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound to the neck.
Juvenile Dies in Crash After Itasca County Pursuit
At around 1:30 a.m., a deputy with the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office spotted a driver without their headlights on, westbound on County Road 63 near County Road 271 in western Cohasset Township.
Man Critically Wounded in Downtown Minneapolis Shooting
Minneapolis officers were called around 6:34 p.m. to the area of 3rd Avenue South and 9th Street South for a report of a shooting. They located a man in his 20s slumped over in a vehicle with at least one gunshot wound.
Farmington Man Charged After Wife Stabbed Multiple Times
According to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County, Mehdi Badaoui is charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder.
Sauk Centre House Fire Intentionally Set; Woman Airlifted With Burns
A man inside the residence was transported to the hospital by a private party before officers arrived. Investigators determined he had been assaulted prior to the fire and had a severe head injury.
Man Flees Into River After Crashing Stolen Car in Minneapolis
Police were called around 11:45 p.m. on April 17 to the 4000 block of 37th Avenue North, where a victim reported that the suspect had assaulted them and fled in their vehicle. The victim also reported that a handgun had been stolen from the home.
VIDEO: Lightning Suspected in Saint Paul Church Steeple Fire
Fire crews were dispatched just before 5:30 p.m. to the 500 block of Farrington Street after getting reports of fire coming from the church. While en route, firefighters reported seeing tall flames shooting from the building’s steeple.
Minneapolis Woman to Testify in Murder Trial After Plea Agreement
The plea agreement requires her to testify truthfully in the case against co-defendant Vernon Archie, who is charged with second-degree murder without intent while committing a felony.
2 Women Dead, Man Hospitalized After Mobile Home Fire
A male resident managed to exit the mobile home before responders arrived and told them that two women remained inside. Firefighters entered the burning residence and located both women, carrying them out and beginning life-saving efforts.
Authorities ID Victim, Shooter in Waite Park Murder-Suicide
Two Waite Park police officers were already near the home on an unrelated incident when they heard gunfire just after 2 p.m. on April 12. Officers immediately notified Stearns County Dispatch and moved toward the residence.
Moorhead Drive-By Shooting Suspect, Accomplice Caught in Michigan
Officers responded just before 9:30 a.m. on Sunday to reports of gunfire in the 2700 block of 14th Street South in Moorhead. They found a man lying in a driveway with a gunshot wound to the head.
VIDEO: Stolen SUV Leads to High-Speed Chase, Crash in Ramsey County
The vehicle’s owner told officers that someone had stolen her jacket—containing the key to her 2021 Honda CR-V—while she played pickleball. When she returned to the lot, the vehicle was gone.
Roommate Charged With Murder in South St. Paul Shooting
Officers were dispatched at 8:48 p.m. on April 11 to a residence near Thompson Avenue and 12th Avenue North after the caller—later identified as 36-year-old Jacob John Audie—told dispatchers he just shot his roommate.
Cognitively Impaired Church Volunteer Accused of Child Sex Abuse
Joshua A. Seeman is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, all involving alleged penetration or sexual contact with children under the age of 14.
Brooklyn Park Woman Charged in $260K Online Gambling Scheme
According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County this week, Jamie Morrow-Castizo, 39, is charged with possessing and transporting unstamped gambling devices.
Rice County Crash Leaves 75-Year-Old with Life-Threatening Injuries
A passenger, identified as Diane Mabel Whiteley, 75, also of Richfield, suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. She was transported to North Memorial and was wearing a seat belt at the time.
Suspect Arrested After Shooting Homicide in Moorhead
When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Life-saving efforts were attempted, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, Moorhead PD confirms.
2 Dead After Apparent Murder-Suicide in Waite Park
When officers arrived, they found two children who had managed to exit the home safely and without injuries. After entering the residence, police discovered two deceased adults.
Man Dies After Motorcycle Crashes Into Water-Filled Ditch
The motorcyclist—who was the sole occupant—was ejected upon impact. Bystanders tried to provide lifesaving aid before first responders arrived, but he was ultimately pronounced dead.