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Man Dies in Early Morning Crash on I-94 in Saint Paul
The crash occurred around 1:42 a.m. on Jan. 19 when the driver, operating a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was traveling westbound on I-94 approaching Mounds Boulevard when the vehicle veered off the road to the left while exiting.
Man Slips Cuffs, Grabs Officer’s Gun During 2 Escape Attempts
Authorities say Kyle Stewart Vanwert, 39, was suspected of selling drugs, with active warrants for fleeing police in a motor vehicle and first-degree burglary in Hennepin County.
VIDEO: Shots Fired at Saint Paul Officer During Pursuit
According to preliminary information, the officer initiated a short pursuit after the shots were fired. During the chase, the suspect reportedly continued shooting at the pursuing officer.
3 Charged in Drug Cartel-Linked Saint Paul Kidnapping
The case began to unravel on Jan. 7 after law enforcement received a tip from a cooperating source within the drug organization, indicating that a victim was being held against his will.
Surveillance Footage Leads to Arrest in Saint Paul Drive-By Killing
Prosecutors allege that Steven Rawls Jr., 25, fired multiple shots at a vehicle parked on the 600 block of Aurora Avenue, killing one man and endangering three others, including two children Nov. 24.
Man Admits to Killing, Dismembering 2 Women in Saint Paul
The victims were reported missing under similar circumstances. Investigators later discovered their dismembered remains in separate storage facilities in Woodbury and Coon Rapids.
Man Charged in Saint Paul Gas Station Shooting
A 22-year-old West St. Paul man faces felony charges after allegedly shooting two men during a confrontation at a St. Paul gas station on Sunday.
Man Charged After Firing 30 Shots in Saint Paul Public Housing
Police responded to multiple 911 calls around 7:45 p.m. on December 22nd, reporting gunshots on the ninth floor of an apartment building on Ada Street.
Driver Dies, 2 Injured in Shepard Road Head-On Crash
The Saint Paul Police Department reported that the crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 700 block of Shepard Road. A sedan collided head-on with a pickup truck, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles.
VIDEO: 2 Shot in Saint Paul Convenience Store Dispute
Police are investigating a double shooting that occurred just after 7:00 a.m. at a convenience store in Saint Paul.
Parents Arrested After Toddler’s Suspected Overdose Death
Officers were called to a residence in the 1000 block of 5th Street East shortly after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday where they found the child unresponsive. He was transported to Regions Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Minnesota Substitute Teacher Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
A St. Paul substitute teacher has been charged with a felony after allegedly engaging in repeated sexual misconduct with a student over the course of nearly a year.
Early Morning Saint Paul Shooting Leaves 1 Injured
Police say an adult male was injured following a shooting early this morning on St. Paul's East Side.
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.
VIDEO: Fire Damages McGovern’s Pub In Saint Paul
Initial reports suggest the power line fell after a driver struck an electrical transformer and fled the scene. Firefighters conducted searches on all floors of the building to confirm that everyone had safely evacuated.
Man Fatally Shot on Green Line Train in Saint Paul
Preliminary information suggests the shooting occurred on a westbound Green Line train as it approached the Hamline Avenue station.
Man Dies Weeks After Saint Paul Shooting; 2 Arrested
Oscar Lee Covington, 42, of Brooklyn Park, was shot in the abdomen on Oct. 30 in the 800 block of Rice Street. Officers responded to the scene around 5:45 p.m. and found Covington critically injured.
Police Fatally Shoot Homicide Suspect Outside Saint Paul Laundromat
Saint Paul police officers fatally shot a homicide suspect Saturday afternoon after an anonymous tip led them to his location.
$1M Bail for Suspect in Deadly Stabbing at Saint Paul Apartment
Police responded to the incident around 6:15 p.m. Nov. 3 at Redeemer Arms on Dale Street, where they found the victim, a 70-year-old resident, lying unresponsive in the hallway outside his unit.