MN CRIME Archive
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Man Found Fatally Shot in Saint Paul’s North End
Officers found a man lying near the intersection with multiple gunshot wounds. According to police radio dispatches, the victim was found with wounds to the abdomen, leg and jaw. He was unresponsive and CPR was underway shortly before 9:55 p.m.
Thompson Guilty in Fatal Minneapolis Crash, Drug Trafficking Case
A federal jury convicted Derrick John Thompson, 29, of one count of possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of possessing a firearm as a felon, and one count of carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.
Brooklyn Park Police Investigating Saturday Fatal Shooting
Officers responded at around 4:36 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire in the 7900 block of Lee Avenue North. Upon arrival in the residential neighborhood, they found an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound.
Man Fatally Stabbed During Fight at Saint Paul Gas Station
At about 5:23 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of East 7th Street after getting the first reports of the altercation. When they arrived, police found the male victim lying in the parking lot suffering from apparent stab wounds.
Man Airlifted After Northeast Minnesota house Fire
At around 11:26 a.m. Friday, first responders and multiple area fire departments were dispatched to the property after a passerby reported seeing the man lying at the end of a driveway, severely burned.
Man Found Fatally Shot in North Minneapolis Alley
Initial information suggests that a confrontation near the street quickly escalated into gunfire. Witnesses told police that two men ran from the scene, while the man who was shot tried to flee westbound into the alley before collapsing.
Woodbury Man Accused of Severe Abuse of Infant Daughter
Authorities say the investigation began on the morning of Sept. 24, 2024, when a Washington County Child Protection Services social worker alerted a Woodbury Police Department detective to the report of abuse involving the infant.
Woodbury Police Investigating Woman’s Death as Possible Homicide
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, at around 8:36 a.m., Woodbury EMS were called to the 500 block of Woodduck Drive for a “medical emergency,” police say. Despite life-saving efforts by responders, the person could not be revived.
Four-Alarm Fire in Minneapolis Displaces 50, Injures 3
Minneapolis firefighters responded to a massive blaze late Wednesday night that displaced over 50 residents and sent three people, including two firefighters, to the hospital.
Man Sentenced For Minneapolis Gunfight That Killed Off-Duty Firefighter
Marquise Trevone Hammonds-Ford, of Monticello, entered a guilty plea on Oct. 1, 2024, for one count of prohibited possession of a firearm. As part of the plea, more serious charges were dismissed.
Prison Assault Adds 15-Year Sentence for Oak Park Heights Inmate
Curtez Deshawn Graham, 29, was sentenced to an additional 15 years in prison on Tuesday for aiding and abetting first-degree assault of a correctional employee at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights.
Red Lake Woman Sentenced After Child Dies from Neglect
A Red Lake woman has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for felony child neglect following the death of a child under her care, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota.
Jury Finds Minneapolis Gang Members Guilty of Racketeering, Murders
Prosecutors say 34-year-old Desean James Solomon, also known as “Black,” 44-year-old Michael Allen Burrell, known as “Skitz,” and 26-year-old Leontawan Lentez Holt, known by aliases including “Leon” and “Shotta,” were convicted on all charges.
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 Dead After Collision with SUV, 2 Other Vehicles in Duluth
Duluth Police say a motorcyclist died following a crash involving an SUV and two other vehicles on Monday morning.
Motorcyclist Dies After Striking Pole in Anoka
Authorities say the motorcyclist was westbound on Green Haven Parkway when he left the roadway and collided with a pole near the intersection of Thurston Avenue in Anoka shortly before 12:20 p.m.
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with SUV in Anoka County
Authorities say a woman was driving an SUV eastbound on Viking Blvd NW when she collided with a motorcyclist who had stopped in the roadway. The motorcyclist was waiting to make a left turn when he was struck from behind.
Park Ranger Dies After Boat Capsizes During Rescue on Northern Minnesota Lake
The still-unidentified ranger was assisting the civilians—a father and his two sons—late Sunday morning at the far-northern Minnesota park, close to the Canadian border, when the incident occurred.
2 Injured in Early Sunday Shooting in Lakeville
Initial investigation suggests the shooting took place in the 16200 block of Florida Way, police said. Not long after the incident, two people showed up at a nearby hospital and both had gunshot wounds. Investigators believe both people are connected to the same shooting.
Motorcyclist Dies, Passenger Injured in Minnetonka Crash
A motorcyclist died and his passenger was hospitalized Saturday evening after a crash on Highway 12 in Minnetonka. It led to authorities closing down the westbound lanes for several hours as the investigation unfolded.