MN CRIME Archive
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18-year-old Sentenced to 20 Years for Blaine Teen's 2021 Killing
Isaiah Harold-Stephaun Holmes, now 18, has been sentenced to a total of 240 months following the murder of 15-year-old Anthony Joseph Rouse, of Blaine, in July of 2021. Holmes was 17 at the time of the shooting and was initially charged with five felonies including 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree assault and 1st-degree attempted aggravated robbery.
Murder Charges Filed Against 2 Suspects in Shooting Outside Richfield School
Formal charges have been filed against two suspects accused in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old student earlier this week outside a Richfield school. Alfredo Rosario Solis, 19, and Fernando Valdez-Alvarez, 18, were arrested by police later the same day and are now charged with 2nd-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in the shooting.
Bodycam Video Released in Fatal Minneapolis Police Shooting of Amir Locke
The Minneapolis Police Department early Thursday evening released body-worn camera video of the fatal police shooting of Amir Rahkare Locke, 22, during a SWAT team warrant service at a downtown apartment building shortly before 7 a.m. yesterday.
Man Dies, Another Injured After Small Plane Crash Near Hutchinson, Minn.
One man is dead and another is injured after a small plane crashed into a field south of Hutchinson on Monday afternoon. Around 1:00 p.m., the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call for a plane that had crashed into a field in the area of 145th Street and Plum Avenue in Hassan Valley Township.
Minneapolis SWAT Officer Shoots, Kills Man During Search Warrant
A man was fatally shot by a Minneapolis SWAT officer who was part of a team executing a search warrant early Wednesday morning at an apartment on the 1100 block of Marquette Ave. in downtown Minneapolis.
1 Dead in Shooting on Saint Paul's West Side
Saint Paul police have confirmed their sixth homicide investigation of the year after a man was fatally shot late Tuesday around 10:15 p.m., on the 700 block of Winslow Ave., in the city’s West Side neighborhood. Police were dispatched after multiple 911 callers reported that shots had been fired in a residential area. When squads arrived, they found an adult male in his 20s who had been shot.
Hennepin Sheriff Hutchinson Drops Re-Election Bid
Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson says he's not seeking re-election this November after a drunk driving crash and conviction, sharing in a statement Wednesday that he plans to serve out the remainder of his term. Hutchinson was hospitalized after he rolled his county SUV early Dec. 8 on Interstate 94 near Alexandria.
Student Killed, Another Critical After Shooting Outside Richfield School
One student died and another was critically injured after a shooting outside a Richfield school shortly after noon on Tuesday. The suspects fled the scene immediately after and have not yet been apprehended. Richfield police confirm they were dispatched at 12:07 p.m. to South Education Center, 7450 Penn Ave. S., where they found two students who were reportedly shot while on a sidewalk near the front entrance of the school.
Woman Struck, Killed By Rice County Sheriff's Deputy
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a woman was killed after being struck in the roadway by a Rice County Sheriff’s squad early Saturday morning. According to the State Patrol, the Rice County squad car was driving without lights or sirens going eastbound on Highway 60 in Morristown when the officer struck the person suspected of walking in the roadway.
Rochester Fire Crews Extinguish Afternoon House Fire
Shortly before 3 p.m on Saturday, crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of 2nd Avenue Northeast in Rochester for a report of flames in the upstairs bedroom of a residence. Initial arriving crews reported they had fire showing from the back of the house, and heavy smoke showing from the roof.
Cottage Grove Man Federally Charged in Bank Robbery Spree
A 43-year-old Cottage Grove man has been federally charged in connection to a string of Twin Cities bank robberies that were carried out in Nov. 2021. Michael Thomas Prall is charged with three counts of bank robbery and made his first court appearance Wednesday.
Men Sentenced for 'Harmless Fun' After 2 Pipe Bombs Detonated in Washington Co.
Two men who pled guilty to making and detonating homemade explosive devices in November of 2020 in Washington County each received 30-day jail sentences and two years of probation. 30-year-old Nicolas Thole of Woodbury and 41-year-old Seth Slaikeu of Afton were also fined $387.00 each. Thole and Slaikeu were also given a stay of imposition, meaning their felony convictions will be reduced to misdemeanors upon successful completion of their probation.
Man Charged with Murder After Wife Found Beaten, Wrapped in Comforter
Charges filed Monday in the murder of a 66-year-old Saint Paul woman detail the gruesome scene found by investigators inside a home on the 1400 block of Dale St. N. Early Sunday, Jan. 23, officers were called to the home and found Arvid Harry Johnson, 66, smoking a cigarette at the kitchen table, according to a criminal complaint. They found his wife Linda M. Johnson, 66, on the floor in a bedroom of the home, with obvious trauma to her face and head.
Man Jailed After Woman Found Fatally Injured in Saint Paul
A woman who was found “badly beaten” inside a Saint Paul residence early Sunday morning died of her injuries at the scene and her husband has been jailed on suspicion of murder, police say. Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Dale St. N. in the city’s North End neighborhood around 12:30 a.m.
Woman Shot and Killed in Saint Paul's North End Early Saturday
Saint Paul police are investigating a homicide after a woman was fatally shot early Saturday morning on the 40 block of Lyton Pl., in the city's North End neighborhood. Details are limited, but officers first on scene reported finding the woman outside, barely breathing around 12:10 a.m., according to initial dispatch audio.
Driver Seriously Injured in Crash with School Bus in New Brighton
A driver was seriously injured in a crash with a school bus carrying nearly two dozen students Friday afternoon in New Brighton. Just after 4 p.m. on Friday, emergency crews responded to the intersection of County Road 88 and County Road D in the city of New Brighton for a report of a head-on crash involving a school bus.
One Victim Rescued After Rochester Apartment Fire
Shortly before 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Rochester Fire units were alerted to a fire alarm at the Woodridge Apartments located at 2804 2nd St SW. Initial arriving units noticed smoke coming from the building, with many residents evacuating.
Hutchinson in Squad Car Video After December DUI Crash: 'I Wasn't Driving'
The Minnesota State Patrol on Thursday released more information and video from Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson’s DUI crash near Alexandria, Minn. in December 2021. Portions of the video show Hutchinson lying injured on the shoulder of Interstate 94 after he rolled his county SUV early Dec. 8. Hutchinson was attending a law enforcement conference in Alexandria and was hospitalized after the crash.
Man Dead After Shooting in Saint Paul's Frogtown Neighborhood
A 911 call around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday of a possible home invasion and shots fired led to St. Paul’s third homicide in 2022. According to initial dispatch audio, a 911 caller reported that a male had entered their home on the 300 block of Blair Avenue and held a gun to the head of their cousin. The suspect was reportedly still on the scene at the time of the call.
Crews Respond to Business Fire at Truckin' America in Rochester
Around 9:30 am on Tuesday, fire crews received a call for smoke filling the inside of Truckin’ America, 4720 Highway 52 North, in Rochester. First arriving crews noted heavy smoke inside of the business, and light smoke coming from the roof.