CRIME & SAFETY
Tip leads to new search for remains of missing Blaine woman
BLAINE, Minn. — Investigators launched a renewed search at a park in Blaine Monday, hoping to find out what happened to a woman who disappeared nearly 30 years ago and hasn't been seen or heard from since. Blaine police say 30-year-old Tamara Colleen Bradley left work on Sept. 30,...
Security camera captures Minneapolis assault over weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Ring security camera captured a violent encounter on Sunday afternoon, when two armed robbers pounced on a University of Minnesota student. The suspects brought the woman to the ground and stole her phone, in the 1200 block of 8th St SE, around 4 p.m. "I...
2 teen boys injured in north Minneapolis shooting that involved stolen Kia
MINNEAPOLIS — A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life and another is expected to recover after a shooting in north Minneapolis Monday afternoon.The Minneapolis Police Department says ShotSpotter indicated gunshots in the area of the 1400 block of 14th Avenue North around 5 p.m. Officers and 911 calls also reported hearing the gunfire.Officers found a 15-year-old boy near the 1200 block of 17th Avenue North with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to Hennepin Healthcare.MORE NEWS: Shelter-in-place alert mistakenly issued to all of Hennepin CountyAnother 15-year-old boy with gunshot wounds that did not seem to be life-threatening arrived at Hennepin Healthcare, MPD said.On the 1400 block of 14th Avenue North, officers found a stolen Kia with damage that appeared to be from bullets. MPD says officers also found evidence of gunfire nearby. Police believe both the boys were in the vehicle at the time of the shooting.Two masked juveniles had been seen earlier in the day in the same Kia driving recklessly and running red lights, according to MPD.No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Family remembers Minneapolis man found dead year after disappearance
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Jake Poe was always happiest when he was playing sports. "He loved sports. It's what fed his heart-baseball, basketball, football," said Jake's mom, Tali Nelson. The 31-year-old beloved son and brother was also known for his caring heart. "He was a very simple, wonderful, loving son,"...
Elk River police report: Boy, 8, is in vehicle as thief opens door, steals purse; assault reported on Highway 169
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor A boy was inside a vehicle in Elk River when a male opened the door and stole a purse. A woman reported that her vehicle was parked in front of Dawn of Discovery Childcare, 19280 Evans St., at the time of the theft. The vehicle was running and her 8-year-old...
Motorcyclist injured in crash on 101
An Elk River man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway 101 in Otsego. Ronnell Shaw, 58, was taken to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids with injuries that the Minnesota State Patrol described as non-life-threatening. The Kawasaki motorcycle was southbound on Highway 101 near 90th Street NE just before 12:30 p.m. April 14 when it crashed, according to the State Patrol. Alcohol was not involved, the State Patrol said.
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