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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 Highway 169 in Bloomington last Friday.
Driver Dies After Collision with School Bus in Minnetonka
The Minnesota State Patrol has confirmed that one person has died after a crash involving a car and school bus in Minnetonka late Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to Highway 62 near Shady Oak Rd. around 3:50 p.m. and discovered a school bus loaded with 22 kids in the center median along with a passenger vehicle with significant damage.
BCA, State Patrol Providing Added Patrols, Investigation to Minneapolis PD
The State Patrol and Minnesota BCA are teaming up with Minneapolis police in addressing continued violent crime, adding visible patrols in the city and additional investigative resources. 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.
MN Troopers Stop 500+ Speeders During 10-day 'HEAT' Patrol
Minnesota State Troopers stopped 516 drivers for speeding during a 10-day period of what the agency called Highway Enforcement for Aggressive Traffic—or ‘HEAT’—patrols. Troopers also arrested 23 people for driving while impaired and six people for outstanding warrants.