MN CRIME Archive
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38-year-old Charged in Death of Minneapolis Nursing Home Resident
According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County, Byron Vinicio Vargas Bautista faces one count of second-degree murder in the July 2024 death of a 57-year-old woman who was a resident at a skilled nursing facility in north Minneapolis.
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.
20-year Sentence for Woman Involved in Plot Leading to Realtor’s Death
A woman involved in the 2019 murder of Minneapolis realtor Monique Baugh has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. Elsa Segura, 40, pleaded guilty in Hennepin County District Court on Tuesday.
36-year-old Dies After Truck Rolls into Water
Authorities say a 36-year-old man from Indiana is dead after his pickup truck rolled off a rural highway and landed upside down in water Monday night in Stearns County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened just before 10 p.m. on Sept. 23
74-foot Steel Beam Falls, Injuring Worker at Sartell Church Site
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to the Waters Church at around 11 a.m. on Friday after getting a report of a man trapped beneath a large steel beam.
Convicted Felon Faces Murder Charges in Deadly Minneapolis Shooting Spree
A 36-year-old man from Bemidji is facing charges in connection with three shootings in south Minneapolis on Sept. 18, leaving two people dead and two more injured. Joshua Anthony Jones, already a convicted felon and a known gang member, was charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder.
24-year-old Man Dies After Motorcycle Collides with Jeep in Minnetrista
Authorities say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a Jeep late Friday night in Minnetrista. At around 10:53 p.m. on Sept. 20, authorities responded to the intersection of Highway 7 and County Road 44.
2 Killed, 3 Injured in Downtown Minneapolis Shooting
Police say the incident unfolded at around 1:56 a.m. near 5th Street and Hennepin Avenue, where officers were responding to a fight as part of the department’s Late-Night Safety Plan. As officers worked to break up the altercation, they heard gunshots nearby and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, they found five people who had been shot.
Charges: Man Killed in Targeted Saint Paul Attack
The suspect, 22-year-old Kueth Chuol Ngut, is facing murder charges after investigators connected him to the crime through surveillance footage, forensic evidence and witness statements. The incident began when Saint Paul police officers attempted to stop a grey Subaru Outback with South Dakota plates.
2 Injured as Plane Crashes at Shakopee Park
Authorities are investigating after a small plane crashed at Scenic Heights Park in Shakopee early Friday afternoon, leaving two occupants injured. Emergency crews were called to the scene at 1195 Ruby Lane around noon.
9 Employees Hospitalized from Synthetic Drug Exposure at Stillwater Prison
Authorities say the incident began at 7:44 a.m. when a staff member responded to reports of an incarcerated man smoking an unknown substance in his cell.
Burnsville Police: Red Oak Park Shooting was Targeted, Gang-Related
Burnsville police gave new details on the ongoing investigation into the Aug. 30 shooting at Red Oak Park that left five people injured. Authorities continue to search for suspects and urge the public to provide any information.
Hugo Man Charged in 68-year-old Mom’s Brutal Beating Death
A Washington County man is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities say he beat his mother to death in their Hugo home earlier this week and fled the scene, leading to a massive manhunt.
Suspect Arrested After Shooting Spree Leaves 2 Dead, 2 Injured
Minneapolis police have arrested a man suspected of being involved in three shootings that left two people dead and two others injured. The suspect, who has not been identified yet, was taken into custody around 7:35 p.m. near the intersection of 26th Street East and 17th Avenue South
Man Shot Wednesday Morning in South St. Paul
Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Southview Boulevard in South St. Paul shortly before 10 a.m. after multiple reports of gunshots in the area. Shortly after, they found a man with a gunshot wound.
Man Killed in Early-Morning Saint Paul Shooting
Saint Paul police say they were called to the 1200 block of University Avenue West just before 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday after a 911 caller reported hearing gunshots and seeing someone lying on the ground.
Woman Charged in Downtown Minneapolis Hit-and-Run that Killed Teen, Hurt 5
A 22-year-old Minneapolis woman has been charged with second-degree murder in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl and injured five others in downtown Minneapolis early Saturday morning.
Suspect in Custody After Woman Killed in Washington County
Authorities were searching for a man considered “dangerous” after a 68-year-old woman was found with fatal injuries at a Washington County residence Monday evening.
More Charges Filed for Derrick Thompson in Minneapolis Crash that Killed 5
Hennepin County prosecutors have filed additional charges against a man accused of killing five women in a high-speed crash in June 2023. Derrick John Thompson, 27, of Brooklyn Park, now faces five counts of third-degree murder in addition to the original ten counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
Saturday Crashes Cause Multiple Fatalities Across Minnesota
Minnesota emergency crews responded to multiple serious crashes on Saturday, resulting in several life-threatening injuries and at least three fatalities.