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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...
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...
Early Sunday chase and crash ends in DWI arrest
Early Sunday chase and crash ends in DWI arrest – ABC 6 News Daytime. (ABC 6 News) — Around 2 a.m. early Sunday morning, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to stop a speeding vehicle near Civic Center Drive NW near Highway 52, in Rochester, according to a statement released Monday by the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office.
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 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 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...
Weekend fire damages a recycling facility in Stewartville
STEWARTVILLE, Minn. – A fire broke out Saturday morning at a recycling facility in Stewartville. Firefighters were called to LRS Waste Management at 943 2nd Avenue SE at around 7:06 am. The Stewartville Fire Department says crews arrived at the scene to find a steel building full of recycling...
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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