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Bicyclist Killed in Duluth Crash
A 60-year-old bicyclist was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by two vehicles, according to police.
2 Juveniles Among 5 Dead in Duluth Murder-Suicide
Authorities in Duluth are investigating the deaths of five people—including two juveniles—found in two separate residences in the West Duluth neighborhood Thursday.
Man Charged After Scaling Broadcast Tower in Duluth
Duluth Police arrested a man who climbed the WDIO-TV broadcast tower on Observation Road, allegedly disrupting essential communication lines.
Motorcyclist Dead After Collision with SUV, 2 Other Vehicles in Duluth
Duluth Police say a motorcyclist died following a crash involving an SUV and two other vehicles on Monday morning.
Facial Recognition Leads to Arrest of Duluth Man in Child Exploitation Case
Authorities say Jeffery Lee Niemi, 39, of Duluth, was arrested after he was tracked down using facial recognition software and other digital forensic methods following the discovery of a series of explicit videos by the Queensland Police Service in Australia.
Three Charged After Search Reveals 4,000+ Fentanyl Pills, Guns, Cash
Charging documents filed Monday say that police were involved in a multi-month, ongoing investigation into the sales of counterfeit fentanyl pills by a man identified as Marquis J. Johnson, 27, of Duluth, out of his home in Duluth. During the investigation, law enforcement conducted surveillance and observed multiple quick stops at the address, consistent with drug sales.
Man Faces More Abuse Charges After 2nd Child Injured
Antonio Lemar Corwin, 30, was charged in April with 3rd-degree assault causing substantial bodily harm, malicious punishment of a child, assaulting a police officer, fleeing and obstruction after investigators learned of a 6-week-old child who had suffered injuries consistent with abuse.
Police Find 4,000+ Fentanyl Pills During Search Warrant
The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force says a search warrant executed Wednesday revealed 1,355 fentanyl pills, multiple guns, ammunition and over $18,000 in cash. Officers executed the warrant on the 700 block of North 20th Avenue East in Duluth and took multiple suspects into custody.
Duluth Police Fatally Shoot Suspect Armed with Knife
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after Duluth police fatally shot a man who was reportedly wielding a knife and “charged” at officers Friday afternoon. According to Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa, around 2:20 p.m., officers were attempting to arrest a 34-year-old Duluth man for felony threats of violence near the 1500 block of East 5th Street in Duluth.
Teen Arrested After 19-year-old Woman Fatally Stabbed in Duluth
Duluth police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with 2nd-degree homicide after his 19-year-old family member was found fatally stabbed Friday night. Just after 6:40 p.m. Friday, March 11, police were called to the 1700 block of E. Superior St. for a report of an adult male family member who had been assaulted.
2 Brothers Found Dead After House Fire Near Duluth
Emergency crews were sent to the residence in Canosia Township, which is about 15 miles northeast of Duluth, after a 911 caller went to check on the welfare of the men after they were unable to get ahold of them for several days on the phone. Once at the residence, it was discovered there had been a fire inside the home sometime in the past few days that eventually extinguished itself.