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CRIME & SAFETY
Quiet Minnesota Suburb Has 2nd Highest Murder Rate
The state of Minnesota has consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the U.S. for a few decades now. However, as with any state, some places are more dangerous than others. It will probably come as no surprise that Minneapolis has the highest murder per capita rate in...
California Woman Dies In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Elk River
(KNSI) – A California woman died at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Elk River Friday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says a 32-year-old Utah man was driving a Kia Soul and attempting to make a left turn from Highway 10 onto Gary Street when a BMW sport utility vehicle hit the car.
Big Lake train derailment blocks off area as crews and authorities respond
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office said there are no reported injuries. The incident happened at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday...
Minnesota State Patrol investigating fatal crash that happened Friday, July 19 on Highway 10 in Elk River
A pair of out-of-state travelers in a 2011 Kia Soul were turning onto Gary Street from the turn lane on westbound Highway 10 Friday afternoon when their vehicle collided with a BMW X6 SUV that had been eastbound on Highway 10. Ashley Cheyenne Jones, a 36-year-old woman from Mountain Ranch, California who was a passenger in the KIA, died at the scene of the crash. Chase Allen Bosshardt, a 32-year-old...
Multiple Suspects in Custody After ATM Robbery and Police Chase in Brooklyn Park
Chaos unfolded during the evening of July 19 when multiple suspects allegedly committed a robbery in the 8400 block of Zane Ave N. As reported by an online alert, the individuals targeted a person who was in the midst of replenishing an ATM with cash around 8:40 pm. In a desperate bid to escape, the suspects took off in a vehicle, which soon caught the attention of law enforcement officers.
3-Year-Old Child Critically Injured in Brooklyn Park Pit Bull Attack, Police Shoot Aggressive Dogs
A 3-year-old child is in critical condition after being attacked by two pit bulls in Brooklyn Park, as confirmed by the Brooklyn Park Police Department on July 19. The incident, which took place in the 7500 block of Brooklyn Park Drive N., led to officers shooting both animals, resulting in the death of one and the injury of the other. According to the police report, the officers were dispatched at 12:45 PM and found the dogs actively attacking the child upon arrival.
2 Texas men charged after stealing $217k from a Brooklyn Park ATM
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two men from Texas were charged after they stole $217k from a Wells Fargo ATM in Brooklyn Park and led police on a high-speed pursuit. Ryan Rashad Powell, 18, was charged with simple robbery and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. While Zacoby OmarrIan Terrell, 19, was charged with simple robbery.
Corcoran house fire injures 1 resident, 2 firefighters
CORCORAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - A house fire in Corcoran Saturday afternoon left one resident and two firefighters injured. Around 1:45 p.m., Corcoran police responded to a house fire on the 6200 block of Steeple Chase Lane, authorities said. The 911 caller stated there was black and white smoke coming from the basement of the home.
Elk River police report: Furniture stolen from Plants and Things; and a house fire
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor The theft of approximately $1,300 in furniture was reported at Plants and Things in Elk River. Two suspects selected several items, loaded them into a black Ford crewcab and paid for some less expensive items. ...
Fleet Farm flagged by ATF for selling guns used in crimes
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular sporting goods retailer currently being sued by the State of Minnesota for not doing enough to stop illegal straw purchases, has also been flagged multiple times by federal authorities after a high number of guns used in crimes were traced back to several of its stores, according to federal records.
Ricky Cobb II shooting: BCA opens case file
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - For the first time, we are getting an in-depth look at the closed Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigative case file Hennepin County prosecutors relied on, in part, to charge State Trooper Ryan Londregan with murder, manslaughter, and assault in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Ricky Cobb II.
Big Lake Man Injured in Car Accident Friday Evening (7/19)
A Big Lake man was sent to the hospital as a result of a single-vehicle car crash on Friday evening (7/19) in Melrose Township in neighboring Stearns County. 40-year-old Daniel Joseph Holappa was eastbound on Interstate 94 when his GMC Sierra left the roadway, striking the median barriers at the intersection of MN Highway 4.
Morning Headlines — July 20th, 2024
>3-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured in Brooklyn Park Dog Attack. (Brooklyn Park, MN) — Police in Brooklyn Park say a three-year-old boy is in critical condition after a dog attack Friday afternoon. Officers say they found two pit bulls “actively” attacking the child and discharged their weapons, killing one dog and wounding the other. The boy was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital where he’s now reportedly in critical condition. The incident is still under investigation.
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