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Charges dropped against woman in shooting of Minneapolis police officer
MINNEAPOLIS — Charges were dropped against a woman accused of aiding a man who shot at a Minneapolis police officer last year.A judge ruled in April that the Minneapolis Police Department violated the woman's right to remain silent.During her interrogation, the woman told an investigator, "I don't feel good, I don't want to talk." However, investigators continued to ask her questions. The judge says that her statement invokes her right to remain silent and police violated it by continuing the interrogation.Frederick Davis Jr., the man who allegedly shot at the officer, is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday.Court documents say...
Monticello man charged in off-duty firefighter's shooting death
MINNEAPOLIS — In the days following the shooting death of an off-duty firefighter at a Minneapolis bar last week, prosecutors announced charges have been brought against a 28-year-old Monticello man. According to the criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County on Thursday, Marquise Hammonds-Ford is facing one count each of...
Minneapolis REACT Officers Arrest Two After Thwarting Drug Deal Tied to Gun Violence
In an effort to put a stranglehold on gun violence tied to the illicit drug trade, Southside REACT officers, part of a specialized enforcement squad, doubled down on crime-busting during a Focused Enforcement Detail. According to a Facebook post by the Minneapolis Police Department, the recent operation led to two arrests after officers responded to a shots fired call, tracing it back to a mishandled drug deal.
Minnesota's youngest barbershop owner dies in California car crash
MOUNDS VIEW, Minn. — The life of one of the youngest barber shop owner in Minnesota is being remembered on Monday night during a candlelight vigil and balloon release.Nathan Sheferaw owned and operated Shifty's Premium Cuts in Mounds View for the past year. He died on May 7 in a car crash in San Jose, California. He was known by so many as driven, ambitious and a successful barbershop owner, with a lot of bigger dreams. Sheferaw was mentored in high school by the owner of Akway's Sports Barbershop, Akeem Akway. Nathan started working for him by sweeping the barbershop floors and was...
MN man gets 10 years for possession of pure meth
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 60-year-old Minnesota man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of meth. On February 1, 2023, Verran Burdunice of Brooklyn Park met a buyer for crack cocaine. Unbeknownst to Burdunice, the buyer was working with law enforcement. Authorities conducted...
Twin Cities Sigh in Relief as Missing Teen Kahlil David Light Feather - Spears Found Safe by St. Paul PD
Relief echoes through the Twin Cities as the St. Paul PD confirmed that missing teen Kahlil David Light Feather-Spears, the 13-year-old who sparked an extensive search, has been safely located. The details of his recovery have not been fully disclosed, but authorities were emphatic in noting the young man was unharmed.
Crystal Police Arrest Suspect after PIT Maneuver Ends Chase in Suspected DWI Incident
Police pulled over a suspected drunk driver after a brief chase in Crystal, Minnesota. The incident, which occurred late on May 10, involved officers from the Crystal Police Department. Onlookers observed a vehicle exhibiting behavior typical of a DWI before the confrontation escalated into a pursuit. The driver attempted to flee but was halted near 73rd Ave N along County Road 81 after a strategic maneuver by the police.
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