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St. Paul Man Gets Prison, $12M Restitution in MPD 3rd Precinct Arson
According to court documents, on the night of May 28, 2020, Branden Michael Wolfe, 23, went to the 3rd Precinct, where a crowd of hundreds had gathered after George Floyd’s death. Wolfe entered the building and stole several items including a police vest, duty belt, handcuffs, earpiece, baton, knife, riot helmet, pistol magazine, police radio, police overdose kit, uniform name plates and ammunition. He was arrested on June 3, 2020, after being spotted wearing the police vest, the duty belt and carrying the tactical baton in St. Paul.
Firefighters Battle 2 Early Morning Structure Fires in St. Paul
St. Paul firefighters responded to two structure fires within the city in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 4. Firefighters were dispatched to the first structure fire just before 1:30 a.m. A garage fire was reported in the 500 block of Thomas Ave. in the Frogtown neighborhood.
New Brighton 'Boogaloo Boi' Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge
A New Brighton, Minn., man and self-described member of the violent, anti-government Boogaloo Bois group pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of conspiracy to provide support to a terrorist organization.
5 Arrested, Guns Seized After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Plymouth
Dispatch audio gives more details into the wild, high-speed pursuit of an armed suspect that ended with a PIT maneuver in Plymouth, Minn., on Monday afternoon. Officers had been tracking the man all morning throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul in relation to a recent shooting in which a rifle was used.
19-year-old Driver Fatally Strikes Pedestrian, Dog in Plymouth
A 19-year-old Delano, Minn., man is charged with criminal vehicular homicide after allegedly speeding through a Plymouth street, striking a pedestrian and a dog and leaving the scene of the crash Wednesday night.
Police found the 65-year-old male victim lying in a driveway on the 17200 block of Co. Rd. 24 just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, with the victim’s dog lying dead about 100 feet away
Brainerd Man Gets 4 Years in Prison, Restitution for MPD 3rd Precinct Arson
A Brainerd man has been sentenced to 48 months in prison and must pay $12 million in restitution for his role in the arson at the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct building last May.
High-Speed Chase Ends in Fiery Head-On Crash in Bloomington
State Troopers near Owatonna spotted a freshly stolen vehicle from the Holiday gas station on I-35, just north of the city late Sunday afternoon, April 25. Troopers initiated a pursuit and the driver fled at a high rate of speed to the north. Troopers continued the pursuit north into the city of Bloomington.
Suspect Arrested After Woman, 19, Found Dead in South Minneapolis
Minneapolis police are investigating the city’s 23rd homicide of 2021 after a 19-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence on the south side of the city Friday afternoon. A suspect, Jose Daniel Cuenca-Zuniga, 23, was arrested in Ohio later the same day, police said, and will be extradited to Minnesota to face charges.
Authorities ID Carjacking Suspect Killed by Burnsville Police
The armed carjacking suspect who was fatally shot by Burnsville officers after a pursuit Sunday afternoon has been identified, as have the officers who fired their weapons, who are all on standard administrative leave.
Chauvin Guilty of All Charges in George Floyd's Killing
After deliberating for less than 11 hours, a jury has found the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd guilty of all three counts against him. Ex-officer Derek Chauvin was accused of 2nd-degree unintentional murder, 3rd-degree murder and 2nd-degree manslaughter in George Floyd's death. Charges were read to the courtroom and broadcast live around the world as millions watched in anticipation of the news.
VIDEO: Northeast Minneapolis Church Destroyed in Fire
Minneapolis firefighters battled a large blaze at a church on the northeast side of the city Monday, April 19. Heavy fire and smoke was seen from the roof and the steeple before crews were forced to evacuate to a defensive position due to the threat of its roof collapsing.
Burnsville Police Fatally Shoot Armed Carjacking Suspect
Burnsville police on Sunday, April 18, fatally shot an armed man who is believed to have previously carjacked a woman at gunpoint and fired several gunshots at officers during a pursuit.
SCANNER: Minneapolis Shooting Critically Injures One
Late Friday, April 16, 2021, Minneapolis squads were dispatched for a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 24th St. E. & Cedar Ave. S. ShotSpotter had detected four rounds fired from the street in front of a residence. Shortly after, a 911 caller reported there was a victim shot in the street. Before squads arrived, the victim was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle.
VIDEO: Chopper Lands on I-94 for Fatal Rollover Crash in Monticello
The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a fatal crash on eastbound Interstate 94 near Highway 25 in Monticello on Friday morning, April 16. The State Patrol has since reported that one driver involved suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
Ex-Brooklyn Center Cop Makes Court Appearance for Daunte Wright Killing
The former Brooklyn Center police officer who’s facing a 2nd-degree manslaughter charge for the killing of Daunte Wright made her first court appearance in court via Zoom Thursday, April 15, with her next appearance set for May 17.
VIDEO: Hutchinson Officer Dragged, Assaulted During Traffic Stop
An officer attempting to make a traffic stop in Hutchinson, Minn., was dragged by the suspect driver and struck in the head with a hammer during the altercation, police said.
The officer, who has not been identified, was hospitalized with injuries, but was in stable condition as of late Wednesday, April 14. The suspect, 61-year-old Luke Alvin Oeltjenbruns, of Hutchinson, was arrested at the scene after the assault, Hutchinson police said.
What Happens to Cops Who Mistakenly Fire Service Weapons Instead of Tasers?
With the recent police shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn., on April 11, 2021, where it appears a police officer meant to fire her taser but instead fired one shot from her service weapon, killing Wright, we looked around the nation at similar events that have occurred.
Brooklyn Center Police Chief and Officer Who Shot Daunte Wright Resign
Kim Potter, the Brooklyn Center officer accused of fatally shooting Daunte Wright during a traffic stop on Sunday, April 11, announced her immediate resignation in an email to city officials Wednesday morning.
State of Emergency, Curfew Set in Twin Cities After Fatal Police Shooting
A state of emergency has been declared in the Twin Cities and a curfew has been set from 7 p.m. Monday, April 12, until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
There are exceptions for first responders, those going to work or the hospital and credentialed media members. The curfew covers Hennepin, Ramsey and Anoka counties, though other jurisdictions may follow suit.
BODYCAM: Brooklyn Center Officer Mistakes Gun for Taser, Fatally Shoots Man
New police body camera video just released from Brooklyn Center shows the officer apparently mistakenly reaching for her gun instead of her taser, shooting 20-year-old Daunte Wright once during a traffic stop Sunday, April 11, 2021.