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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...
Cat thrown from 12th floor apartment balcony in Minneapolis survives
MINNEAPOLIS – Officials at the Minneapolis City Animal Care and Control agency say an investigation is ongoing after reports that a cat was thrown from the 12th-floor balcony of an apartment. Rue, a year-old tabby-and-white cat, survived the fall thanks to a series of surgeries — her injuries include...
Minneapolis police officer injured when stolen Kia driver hits parked squad
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis police officer was injured when the driver of a stolen Kia hit their parked squad car, the Minneapolis Police Department said. According to a police press release, an officer with the Minneapolis Police Department's 4th Precinct responded to a report of an abandoned, stolen Kia Sol near 29th Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North around 6 p.m. on Sunday. However, when the officer arrived, the Kia was no longer in the area.
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.
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 Investigate Deadly Shooting on Penn Avenue North, No Arrests Made Yet
Minneapolis Police are actively investigating a homicide that occurred on the night of June 28th, the department responded to reports of a shooting in North Minneapolis. According to the department's latest press release, officers from the 4th Precinct were dispatched to the 3500 block of Penn Avenue North at about 10:55 p.m., where they found a man in his 50s with life-threatening gunshot wounds sitting in a vehicle. Police administered immediate medical attention until EMS and Fire personnel took over, but despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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....
Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 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.
Margot Lewis makes first court appearance for murder charges, search warrants detail crime scene in Minneapolis
HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. (KTTC) – The Iowa woman accused of murdering Liara Tsai, 35, of Minneapolis, made her first court appearance Monday in Hennepin County. Margot Lewis faces two charges of second-degree murder in Hennepin County and one charge for interfering with a dead body in Olmsted County. On...
Minnesota Celebrity Chef Arrested After Threatening to Shoot Girlfriend
In some shocking news involving one of Minnesota's most popular chefs, prosecutors in Minneapolis have charged the celebrity chef for threatening to shoot his girlfriend and for squeezing her neck in an incident last week. People Magazine is reporting that the girlfriend of the chef, aged 24, told police that...
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...
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....
“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.
Minneapolis Policing Changes Slow 4 Years After George Floyd's Murder
Minneapolis officials and community leaders acknowledge that four years after George Floyd's murder, the city still has significant work ahead to fulfill its commitment to transform policing and public safety. Minneapolis will soon be under two court orders to implement sweeping reforms, Axios reports. They stem from state and federal investigations into claims that the Minneapolis Police Department officers routinely used overly excessive force, especially against Black and Native American people. On July 18, the city council is expected to vote on the latest milestone in the department's overhaul: a new police union contract. "We're finally starting to see tangible" evidence of reform, council president Elliott Payne said — like the selection of an independent evaluator to watchdog city efforts. "But," he added, "we still have yet to see that real change on the ground."
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.
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...
Brooklyn Park Police: Man Shot Would Not Help Officers with Investigation
Brooklyn Park police are investigating a shooting in which one man was shot at an apartment complex. Officers responded at around 2:10 a.m. Saturday to the Autumn Ridge Apartments, located at 8508 63rd Ave. N. When they arrived, officers located one person shot and began providing aid to him. The...
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