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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...
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...
Man accused of assaulting bar patron with bottle
A man is accused of assaulting a bar patron with a bottle. Alex Mark Opatz, 22, of Big Lake was charged Friday in Blue Earth County Court with felony 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. He also faces misdemeanor charges of 5th-degree assault and disorderly conduct. A criminal complaint says...
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.
Suspect Eludes Brooklyn Park Police in Overnight Burglary, Authorities Seek Public's Help
In the early hours of Monday, officers responded to a call of burglary and court order violation at a residence in the Brooklyn Park area, in what would turn into a large-scale police manhunt for the suspect who eluded capture, according to the Brooklyn Park Police Department. The incident took place in the 3500 block of 75th Ave. N Brooklyn Park, where officers arrived at the scene at approximately 00:02 a.m., following the distress call, the situation led to a significant police presence in the surrounding neighborhood.
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...
One Injured in Brooklyn Park Shooting, Police Investigation Underway
A shooting in Brooklyn Park has left one person with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a local police dispatch. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in the residential area of the 6600 block of 67th Ave. N. The victim, whose identity has been withheld, was rushed to a local hospital by an acquaintance following the event.
Maple Grove Community to Illuminate Night Sky in Blue Honoring Fallen Officers During National Police Week
In the quiet suburban streets of Maple Grove, Minnesota, nightly landscapes will soon be awash with a somber blue glow. Residents, encouraged by their local police department, will be illuminating their porches with blue light bulbs in remembrance of the men and women in uniform who have fallen in the line of duty. This act of remembrance is part of National Police Week, starting May 12th and culminating with National Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th, as declared by the Maple Grove City Council.
Elk River headed to market for new police chief
Council decides 4-1 to look inside and out of ERPD to replace retiring Nierenhausen by Jim Boyle Editor The city of Elk River will go to the market for its next police chief. The Elk River City Council decided on...
Coon Rapids Police Department Seeks New Recruits, Emphasizes Community Engagement and Officer Benefits
The Coon Rapids Police Department is on the hunt for new officers to join their ranks. In an announcement made through its official Facebook page, the department is calling out to those with a passion for law enforcement and community service, offering competitive salaries and benefits to sweeten the deal. As per the social media post, potential candidates are expected to be POST license eligible by September 1, setting a clear line for qualification.
Two-vehicle crash on I-94 near Monticello injures one
MONTEVIDEO, Minn. – A two-vehicle crash on eastbound I-94 near Highway 25 in Monticello resulted in one non-life threatening injury on May 12, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Authorities said at approximately 2:55 p.m., a 2004 Buick LeSabre driven by Tayshon Travell Garland, 23, of Sartell, and a...
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