Eden Prairie
CRIME & SAFETY
Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders
Police investigating a potential sexual abuse case in a Minneapolis suburb found themselves in a gunbattle against a well-armed resident in a darkened home while trying to protect seven children inside, a prosecutor said Tuesday in a report on the shootings that left two officers and a paramedic dead.Dakota County Attorney Kathryn Keena made the revelation in a memo, based on an investigation by the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, in which she concluded that the Burnsville officers who went to the home of Shannon Gooden on Feb. 18 were justified in using deadly force after he opened fire....
Body of Minneapolis woman Liara Tsai discovered wrapped in bloody bedding in car after crash as ex charged with murder
An Iowa woman has been hit with murder charges after her ex, who she had a "sordid and emotionally challenging relationship" with, was found dead in the backseat of her car, wrapped in bloody bedding following a car crash. Margot Lewis is facing two counts of second-degree murder - one...
Man Dies in North Minneapolis Shooting
Minneapolis police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night on the 3500 block of Penn Avenue North. Officers responded to a report just before 11 p.m. and discovered a man in his 50s with life-threatening gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. Despite efforts from officers and emergency responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been disclosed by authorities.
HCSO: Body Found Near Maple Grove Rest Stop
An investigation is underway into the discovery of a body found near a Maple Grove rest stop. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office says the body was found in a stormwater retention pond near the Elm Creek Rest Area off Interstate 94. Law enforcement was notified at approximately 3:35 p.m....
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Wayzata
WAYZATA, Minn. — A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Wayzata. According to Wayzata Police, the crash occurred just before 6 p.m. on northbound Central Avenue near the eastbound ramp onto Highway 12. Police did not provide any information about what led up to the crash, but did say that they don't believe drugs or alcohol are involved.
Minneapolis police say 11- and 15-year-old among those fleeing after stolen Kia crashes into squad car
MINNEAPOLIS — Police say they're still seeking at least one of five people who fled a stolen vehicle after it crashed into two other vehicles, including a Minneapolis police squad car, Sunday evening. The youngest person who fled the scene was an 11-year-old boy, police say.The crash happened after 6 p.m. near the intersection of 29th Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North. Investigators say that they had earlier been tracking a report of an abandoned, stolen Kia in that area, but when they arrived there was no sign of the vehicle.A squad was parked at the scene when the Kia...
Stolen Kia crashes continue to endanger lives on Minneapolis streets
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - While the number of stolen vehicles continues to decline across the region, one issue still haunting law enforcement is young people targeting Kias and Hyundais. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told FOX 9, the so-called "Kia boys" remain a top public safety threat in the city....
Man Sentenced to 95 Months in Prison for Role in Tobacco Store Robbery
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Twin Cities man has been sentenced to 95 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for aiding and abetting a 2023 Hobbs Act robbery of a tobacco store in Apple Valley, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court...
Twin Cities celebrity chef Justin Sutherland charged with threats of violence
SAINT PAUL, Minn — Nationally renowned chef and reality TV star Justin Sutherland was arrested in Saint Paul on Friday night and booked into the Ramsey County Jail. On Monday morning he was charged with one count of felony threats of violence, accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend.
New details in Burnsville shooting as county attorney determines force was justified
BURNSVILLE, Minn — The Dakota County Attorney has determined three Burnsville police officers were legally justified in using deadly force during the February shooting that killed two of their fellow officers and a firefighter/paramedic. Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Burnsville firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth were shot...
“Less-lethal” Weapons and the death of Linda Tirado
On May 29, 2020, author, journalist and photographer Linda Tirado was injured by a police officer while covering the civil unrest in south Minneapolis. In a lawsuit she filed later, she said that a police officer shot her in the face with a 40 mm impact round, rupturing her left eye and causing a brain injury.
Daunte Demetrious Wright (2000-2021)
Daunte Demetrious Wright, a 20-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Wright was born on October 27, 2000, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to parents Katie Wright and Aubrey Wright. He had two siblings and attended Patrick Henry High School in 2019 before dropping out.
Guatemalan National Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS – A man from Guatemala has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on September 27, 2021, as part of an ongoing investigation, law enforcement conducted a controlled operation, meeting Ramiro Guerra, 67, at a previously designated Twin Cities location. Guerra arrived in a semi-truck bound from California. The semi-truck was searched, and law enforcement recovered approximately 72 pounds of methamphetamine and 80 kilograms of cocaine from inside the cab of his semi-truck.
Man gets 2 years for looting Humboldt Park currency exchange during 2020 riots (but he’s not expected to spend time in prison)
CHICAGO — A man was sentenced last week to two years in prison for looting a Humboldt Park currency exchange during a wave of civil unrest in 2020. But Khalil Raggs is not expected to spend any time in prison because he earned credit toward his sentence by being on electronic monitoring since he was arrested last year.
Minneapolis police chief aims to be visible advocate for officers — and for reform
One month before Brian O'Hara officially took the job as Minneapolis' police chief, he helped chase down a suspect in the Phillips neighborhood. On foot.Why it matters: The incident is emblematic of O'Hara's approach to the job — including wanting to be present at crime scenes, he told Axios in an interview.He wants to be roused from bed for emergencies. His public advocacy has also won the trust of the rank-and-file, some officers say.Flashback: As Sgt. Andrew Schroeder showed O'Hara around town in September 2022, they spotted a man they believed to have a gun.The future chief threw on Schroeder's vest...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.