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Five teens behind bars after allegedly assaulting man in Rochester
(ABC 6 News) – Five teenagers are behind bars for multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a man outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Rochester. According to the Rochester Police Department (RPD), officers were dispatched to the McDonald’s on 2nd St. SW around 7:30 p.m. on July 12 after an assault report was made.
Rochester Police Seize Gun from Man Accused of Making Threats With Shotgun
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Police seized a gun from a Rochester man accused of making threats during an apparent dispute on Sunday. That’s according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson. Officers responded to the report of threats of violence involving a firearm around 7:30 p.m. Rochester Man...
State trooper driving 83 in 40-mph zone in pursuit before fatal Rochester crash, warrant reveals
The Minnesota state trooper charged in a fatal Rochester crash earlier this year was traveling at approximately 70 mph at the point of impact of the crash, a search warrant filed on Friday reveals. Minnesota State Trooper Shane Elroy Roper, 32, of Hayfield, Minn., will make his first appearance in...
Former Rochester Man Admits to Murder Charge For Infant’s Death
Red Wing, MN (KROC-AM News) - A former Rochester man has admitted to a murder charge in connection with the death of his infant son. 28-year-old Hunter Matthew McCutchen, who currently has a Red Wing address, was charged last fall with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree manslaughter, two counts of second-degree manslaughter, third-degree assault, domestic assault, torture of a child and child neglect, along with malicious punishment of a trial. All of the charges stemmed from the investigation into the death of the baby in May of last year.
Video Captures Driver Fleeing Deputies at Over 100 mph Crashing at Rochester Interchange
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Twin Cities man is in custody following a law enforcement pursuit that ended with a crash at a Rochester interchange. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Captain Tim Parkin says the incident began with an attempted traffic stop early Sunday morning. Deputies had tried to stop the vehicle for speeding.
Stewartville Firefighters Battle Blaze at LRS Recycling Facility
Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Stewartville Fire Department was called into action Saturday after a fire broke out inside a recycling facility operated by LRS Waste Management. A news release on the incident says Stewartville firefighters were dispatched to the recycling transfer center on the southwest edge of Stewartville...
Minneapolis man accused of drunken crash and resisting arrest in Olmsted County
OLMSTED COUNTY, Minn. – A man is jailed for allegedly resisting arrest after an early morning crash. The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says Anthony Thomas Jr., 31 of Minneapolis, is facing charges of criminal vehicular operation – bodily harm, first-degree DWI, and first-degree DWI-flee in a motor vehicle.
Rochester Fire Department responds to electrical shortage at Kwik Trip,
ROCHESTER, Minn.-- Swift action by the Kwik Trip employees prevented a fire from being spread at the business Sunday evening. Just after 6:00 p.m. The Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to the Kwik Trip located at 3531 9th St NW. Engine 3 Capt. Josh Guard told KIMT there was an electrical short in one of the ice cream coolers.
Rochester Police holds car wash fundraiser
(ABC 6 News) — The Rochester Police Department held their third annual car washing fundraiser for their Young Explorers Program at Tommy’s Express Wash on Saturday, July 13. Pat of the proceeds from each was went to the Explorers Program, which gives young people an opportunity to experience...
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