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Elk River police ask public to avoid scene of "ongoing investigation" involving BCA
ELK RIVER, Minn. — Local and state authorities are at the scene of an "ongoing investigation" in Elk River Thursday, police said, and they're asking the public to avoid the area.The investigation is focused on the 19000 block of Lowell Street, according to the Elk River Police Department. Police gave no details about the investigation, but said there is no threat to public safety.The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting the police department, but also did not provide further details.Elk River is about 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis.This is a developing story. Stay with WCCO for more information.
Plymouth fatal crash: Man was playing YouTube video, changing clock, charges say
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Brooklyn Park man is charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal crash that happened on Highway 169 in Plymouth last summer. Pheng Yang, 41, of Brooklyn Park, is charged with one count of criminal vehicular homicide in a crash that took the life of local hairstylist and makeup artist Cristina Restrepo on July 30, 2023. She left behind a 12-year-old son after she died at the hospital.
Elk River police report: Drone helps police catch man who fled crash; handgun stolen from vehicle
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor Police used a drone to locate a man who fled from the scene of a crash in Elk River. The incident began shortly after 4 a.m. May 10, when an officer observed a vehicle crashed into a median barrier at Highway 10 and Simonet Drive. The vehicle was unoccupied, with...
Sherburne County sheriff report May 16
The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s): - Kimberly Jo Alexander, 51 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for MSD Harassment Restraining Order violation. - Kristin Markham, 48 of Princeton, MN 55371 for MSD Disorderly Conduct. - Shari Boyum, 60 of Pease, MN 56363 for MSD 5th Degree Assault. ...
Motorcycle crash leaves Princeton man injured
A Princeton man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Elk River on Saturday, May 11. The single-vehicle accident caused non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 11:15 a.m., Paul Bloomstrand was traveling southbound on Highway 169 near mile marker 163 in Elk River on a 2008 Harley Davidson FLHT motorcycle, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At...
Anoka County Veterans Council Commemorates Memorial Day with Ceremonies and Family Picnic in Coon Rapids and Andover
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and honor, and the Anoka County Veterans Council is making sure our heroes aren't forgotten. This year, they're pulling out all the stops with services recognizing those who've served our country across myriad conflicts – from the World Wars to the battles in the Middle East.
Classes moved online at Armstrong High School while police investigate fight
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Classes at Armstrong High School in Plymouth were moved online for nearly all students Thursday, as Robbinsdale Area Schools and the Plymouth Police Department investigate a hallway brawl that led students being held in place for hours the day prior. The fight, captured on cellphone video by a student, triggered a significant police response, the department says. In addition to two school resource officers already at the school, Plymouth Police Department says it sent another eight officers to break up the fight. "An incident of this magnitude, where we had to have multiple patrol officers responding to...
Arrests, sentencings, fire calls for May 16
Wright County Sheriff arrests: • David Thompson, 40, of Minneapolis was arrested May 6 in Monticello on a charge of giving an officer a false name. • Branden Lemke, 32, of Monticello was arrested May 7 in Monticello on a charge of fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. • Nathan Allan Schwarzkopf, 29, of Big Lake was...
Brooklyn Park to Host Affordable Pet Vaccine Clinic, Microchipping at PUPS This Spring
Brooklyn Center furry residents are in for a tail-wagging treat this spring with the upcoming Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic at PUPS. Pet owners in the area can seize the opportunity to get their beloved animals vaccinated without putting a dent in their wallets. No hassle for appointments; it's as simple as a walk in the park, first come, first served.
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