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Murder suspect Kevin Mason arrested in South St. Paul, 2 weeks after accidental release from Indianapolis jail
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minneapolis murder suspect is now again behind bars after he was mistakenly released from an Indianapolis jail earlier this month.The Marion County Sheriff's Office in Indiana announced that Kevin Mason was arrested Wednesday in South St. Paul by the U.S. Marshal Service."I want to extend my thanks to everyone involved in assisting with the arrest. The brave men and women of the USMS District of Minnesota worked diligently and courageously to bring this wanted dangerous fugitive to justice," Eddie M. Frizell, U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota, said.The USMS later confirmed with WCCO that the...
Man charged in Eagan sexual assault has history of civil commitments
EAGAN, Minn. — Court records say a man accused in the violent sexual assault of an Eagan woman has a history of being civilly committed for mental illness. A criminal complaint filed in Dakota County charges 25-year-old Ricardo Roberto Mahkwah Diaz with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in the alleged attack, which occurred at a residence in Eagan Sept. 23.
Investigation Launched Following Overnight Incident in South Minneapolis
Uncover the mystery surrounding an overnight incident in south Minneapolis. Join us as we delve into the ongoing investigation, piecing together the puzzle of what transpired under the cover of darkness. Stay tuned for this gripping tale of intrigue and suspense.
Frank Gums Jr., 18, charged with stealing over $20K from food truck in South St. Paul
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — An 18-year-old Woodbury man is accused of grabbing a backpack with over $20,000 in cash from a food truck in South St. Paul earlier this month.According to charges filed Tuesday in Dakota County, Frank Gums Jr. faces one felon count of theft of over $5,000 in connection to Sept. 13 incident. Police responded to the food truck after the owner called 911 to report a theft from the vehicle. The owner said a male suspect opened the driver's door of the food truck and grabbed a black backpack before fleeing in a red SUV. ...
Teen Boy Charged in Shooting of Twin Cities Police Officer
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A teenage boy in the Twin Cities is the latest person to be charged in connection to a shooting of a police officer last month. On August 11, a Minneapolis Police Officer was following a vehicle that had been reported stolen, was associated with an earlier robbery and had been involved in previous chases with police in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park.
Mall of America holds summit on rising organized retail theft, stores vow "no more"
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem. "We are overdue for a law like this in Minnesota," Charlie Anderson said.Anderson is a commander with the St. Paul Police Department, but he's also the founder of the Minnesota Organized Retail Crime Association known to its members as ORCA. "Organized retail crime is really stealing merchandise, oftentimes from a store, and then reselling it on the marketplace," Anderson said. Anderson said...
Thompson could face aggravated sentence if convicted of killing five young women
(Minneapolis, MN) - Hennepin County is pursuing an aggravated sentence if Derrick Thompson is found guilty in the fatal crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis, due to evidence that he failed to help the victims after the crash, call for help, and has a prior conviction for a similar crime. Thompson is charged with 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide, each carrying a 10-year sentence and even more time behind bars if found guilty of an aggravated sentence. Thompson's next scheduled court appearance is November 21st, no trial date has yet been set.
St. Paul officials apprehend 2 teenagers following stolen vehicle crash
Dive into the gripping tale of two teenagers arrested in St. Paul after crashing a stolen vehicle. The incident, unfolding near Concordia University, has sparked an intense investigation. Watch the video for exclusive details on this high-stakes chase and its aftermath.
MN Post Office 'Might' Have Longest Light Fixture In The World
Note there isn't a 'might' in that claim. I looked it up online and I got the 'might' part in my search results, well it was the word 'perhaps' which doesn't declare it the world's longest light fixture, but does suggest it's a very long light fixture.
The Top 14 Best Minnesota Pizza Restaurants Broken Down By Style
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone that doesn't like pizza. They're out there, I know, but it's a pretty universal food. However, there are lots of styles and folks tend to have their favorites. Here in Central Minnesota we have lots of incredible Pizza places serving lots of different styles...
Crash in Burnsville Caused by Red-Runner
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Eagan PD, White Bear Lake PD to send SROs back to schools
EAGAN, Minn. — At least two metro police departments are resuming their school resource officer programs. Both the Eagan and White Bear police departments confirmed Thursday that they will be sending officers back to school. The Eagan PD works with School District 196, which serves 29,000 students from the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Lakeville, Inver Grove Heights and Vermillion Township.
$3K reward offered in search for suspects in St. Paul goat's death
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - This school year, the Great River Montessori School in St. Paul is missing a treasured member of its school community named Hazelnut the goat. Hazelnut was a school pet, and her death has had far-reaching impacts on students. "What remained of the goat was...
Hudson man found not guilty in death of infant
ST. CROIX COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Hudson man is found not guilty in the death of an infant in St. Croix County. Court records show 39-year-old Paul Marshall was found not guilty of each charge against him including 1st degree reckless homicide, child abuse - recklessly cause great harm, and child abuse - recklessly cause harm.
School bus driver hits bicyclist on I-35E in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A bicyclist is recovering after getting hit by a school bus driver on an interstate highway Wednesday night.Traffic cameras caught the aftermath.It happened on Interstate 35E near University Avenue in St. Paul. The Minnesota State Patrol said the person on the bike was not badly hurt.
Local Ash Tree Removal Project Set to Begin: Over 800 Trees to be Removed for City's Health
The City has engaged Castle Rock Contracting and Tree Removal to remove over 800 ash trees. These trees are either dead or dying due to the Emerald Ash Borer. The operation is set to begin on Monday, October 2nd, and is likely to take 4 to 6 weeks. It will start in the City's southern area below 494. The Public Works Department will enforce no parking zones around the areas where trees are to be removed to ensure safety and efficiency.
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Homicide suspect and man who assaulted officer both mistakenly released from Marion County jail
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion Superior Court said the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) mistakenly released two inmates in eight days. One inmate was homicide suspect Kevin Mason, which was announced publicly six days after he was released. The MCSO said he was released on Sept. 13 and caught on Sept. 27 in St. Paul, Minnesota.