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Suspect Charged After High-Speed Chase Ends in Fatal Crash
Nicholas John Price, 37, of Roseville, faces charges of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle resulting in death and criminal vehicular homicide.
VIDEO: Police Chase Ends in Fatal Maplewood Crash
The suspect, who reportedly had multiple warrants including one for felony domestic assault, collided with an uninvolved vehicle at the intersection near Bellwood Avenue and Edgerton Street in Maplewood.
Robbinsdale Man Sentenced After Police Chase Kills Teacher
Quintin Leon Hudson, 21, pleaded guilty to two counts of fleeing a peace officer—one resulting in death and the other causing great bodily harm.
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.
Suspect in Custody After String of Violence Ends in Kandiyohi County
A suspect is in custody after a series of violent incidents that started in south Minneapolis and ended with two shootings and a carjacking in Kandiyohi County.
Plea Deal in Pursuit Crash That Killed Teacher, Injured Husband
Despite the officer’s attempts at a traffic stop, Quintin Hudson accelerated, eventually reaching speeds between 70 and 90 mph through residential areas. He ran multiple stop signs, culminating in a high-speed collision with a minivan.
6 Juveniles Arrested After Armed Robbery Spree, Crashes on I-94
Authorities say the first incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on the 5100 block of 41st Avenue South, where a robbery at gunpoint was reported. A short time later, officers responded to a similar robbery at gunpoint on the 3400 block of Bloomington Avenue.
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash During State Patrol Pursuit in Maplewood
A 34-year-old Hibbing man was hospitalized after crashing his motorcycle while fleeing State Troopers on Saturday night. Authorities say the incident began just after 9:20 p.m. on Sept. 28, when a State Trooper attempted to stop the motorcyclist near I-35 and U.S. Highway 8 in Forest Lake.
Driver Killed in West St. Paul After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash
A driver is dead after a short pursuit ended in a fatal crash in West St. Paul early Sunday morning.
Teen Robbery Suspects Crash into Bus Shelter During Minneapolis Pursuit
Six juveniles—believed to have carried out multiple armed robberies—were involved in a pursuit with officers in Minneapolis late Monday morning, eventually crashing into another driver and demolishing a bus shelter. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office says Violent Offender Task Force detectives were working on a joint operation with Minneapolis police, along with other agencies, in north Minneapolis just before noon on Monday, June 5.
Man Sentenced for Fleeing Police, Crashing Head-On into Motorist
A Saint Paul man has been sentenced for fleeing police officers in Cottage Grove in a stolen vehicle before crashing head-on into another vehicle near McKnight Road and Interstate 94 in Saint Paul more than two years ago.
VIDEO: MPD Chief Chases Down Carjacking Suspects
New bodycam video released to MN CRIME shows newly appointed Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara chasing down carjacking suspects last Monday afternoon in south Minneapolis. Four juveniles in a stolen red Kia allegedly fired around a dozen gunshots on the north side before leading officers on a pursuit that ended near 28th St. E. & Portland Ave. S.
3 Teens Arrested After Shots Fired from Stolen Vehicle, Pursuit in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police confirm three juvenile suspects were apprehended Monday after they allegedly fired off a dozen rounds on the 2100 block of Girard Ave. N. in a stolen Kia around 2:10 p.m. and led officers on a long-winding pursuit that eventually ended near 28th St. E. & Portland Ave. S. about a half-hour later.
Oak Grove Man Charged After Ramsey Pursuit, Crash
An Oak Grove man is facing felony charges for allegedly fleeing from an attempted traffic stop in Ramsey and flipping his vehicle during the pursuit. On May 8, 2023, a Ramsey police officer on routine patrol witnessed a known person with a revoked driver's license leaving a gas station in a Toyota Camry.
3 Charged for Crashing Stolen Car in Shakopee After Pursuit
Three people are facing charges after fleeing police through multiple counties in a stolen vehicle and crashing into another driver in Shakopee. A Chaska police officer was on routine patrol around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, and driving an unmarked police cruiser on Hwy. 41.
CHARGES: Dog thrown from vehicle, victims carjacked during crime spree
Prosecutors have charged two people in connection with a crime spree that included a dog thrown from a vehicle during a pursuit and multiple victims violently carjacked. The dog, Taho, was thrown from the rear passenger door and rolled multiple times on the pavement due to the truck’s speed. He is now being cared for by a dog rescue and rehab organization.
Murder Suspect Pursued in Brooklyn Center Crashes into Vehicle, Kills 6-Year-Old
A suspect reportedly wanted in connection to a previous murder and who was being pursued by officers in Brooklyn Center late Friday afternoon crashed into an unrelated vehicle and injured four of its occupants near 53rd Ave. N. & Humboldt Ave. N.
Minneapolis Man Charged for Ramming St. Louis Park Squads During Pursuit
A Minneapolis man has been charged for striking numerous police squad cars while driving a stolen vehicle in St. Louis Park on Sunday, March 13. Andres Castillo, 26, was charged with 2nd-degree assault, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, fleeing a peace officer and receiving stolen property.
Mahnomen Co. Deputy Shoots, Injures Female Suspect After Pursuit
A Mahnomen County sheriff’s deputy shot and injured a female suspect driver after a pursuit ended early Sunday in Naytahwaush, a small town about 20 miles east of Mahnomen. The sheriff’s office said in a brief media release that around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 13, the deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on the driver.