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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.
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...
Rochester man arrested for shotgun threat
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A man has been arrested after reportedly threatening another person with a shotgun. The Rochester Police Department says officers were called to the 1700 block of 8 ½ Street SE around 7:15 pm Sunday to investigate threats of violence involving a firearm. Police say they...
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.
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.
Rochester Man Ordered to Pay $125K Restitution For Employee Theft
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man was sentenced today for stealing thousands of dollars from his employer. 44-year-old Blake Allyn Schaefer earlier entered guilty pleas to two felony theft charges in Olmsted County Court. He was accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from an Oronoco area business while he was employed as the company's Chief Financial Officer.
Rochester police report uptick in car break-ins
(ABC 6 News) – Throughout the month of June, Rochester police reported nine thefts from cars. In the first two weeks of July alone, they’ve seen 12. Some Rochester residents seemed surprised by the change in frequency, saying they had never experienced a break-in themselves. “I’ve had a...
Rochester man pleads not guilty to knife-wielding home invasion
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A man accused of a knife-wielding burglary and leading police on a car chase has pleaded not guilty. Abdulahi Mohamed Abukar, 23 of Rochester, is charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree aggravated robbery, second-degree assault, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, and DWI. The Rochester...
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.
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 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...
Mother of 6-year-old shot in Elgin makes court appearance
(ABC 6 News) – Nicole McGee, 33, made her second appearance in court following charges of child endangerment when her 6-year-old son was shot by another child with a gun found in the family van. The hearing was held virtually, with McGee being represented by a public defender for...
Altura man drives wrong way on I-90, crashes into semi
(KWNO)-The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a crash on Friday night in which a car driven by a 27-year-old man from Altura was driving the wrong way on I-90. According to the crash report, the car was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-90 when it collided with a semi going east on 90. It happened in Wiscoy Township and Winona County Sheriff’s deputies and Ridgeway Fire Rescue were also on the scene. The driver of the car, Isauro Ithehua Isauro was arrested on suspicion of DWI. Neither of the drivers suffered serious injuries and the crash investigation is ongoing.
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