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Minnesota BCA identifies woman killed by police in North Branch
NORTH BRANCH, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities have released the identity of the woman shot and killed by North Branch police during an encounter last week. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office says Jamie Ann Crabtree, 36, died from multiple gunshot wounds after the shooting on June 27. The Minnesota Bureau...
MN deputy recognized for helping trooper under fire during Sturgis shooting
(FOX 9) - An Anoka County Sheriff's deputy has been recognized as the Minnesota Police and Peace Officer Association's 2024 Officer of the Year. Tanner Shipman earned this title while off-duty at last year's Sturgis Rally, where he ran to help a South Dakota State Trooper who was being shot at by 28-year-old Wyatt Fluty.
Anoka police investigating shooting that injured 1
ANOKA, Minn. — Police in Anoka are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday evening.The Anoka Police Department says it received a report of a shooting shortly after 5 p.m. in the area of Sixth Avenue North and Jackson Street.Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the street with an apparent gunshot wound.He was transported to the hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown at the time, police say.Authorities say there is no threat to the public.
Minnesota Motorist Cited After Being Caught Going 106MPH
Hear that barking sound? Yup, that's the dog days of summer calling out to Minnesotans to enjoy the weather. Summer also means more knuckleheads out on area roads some on two wheels, others on four wheels. Recently a motorist in Chisago County was cited for reaching speeds of more than 100mph.
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...
LAKES AREA POLICE DEPARTMENT UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE PROGRAM
The Lakes Area Police Department is beginning the process of implementing a unmanned aerial vehicle program. As part of this process, the department is putting out this notice, and taking input from the public on the future use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the cities of Lindstrom and Chisago City. This is similar to programs put in place by more than 130 law enforcement agencies in Minnesota.
Man injured after vehicle rear ends dump truck
A man was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Princeton on Monday, July 1. While exiting Highway 169 on the northbound ramp toward Highway 95, a dump truck was rear-ended. At approximately 10:40 a.m., William Franks, 42, from Stacy, was waiting on the off-ramp from Highway 169 to turn east onto Highway 95 in a 1999 Kenworth Dump Truck, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. ...
Blaine Police Department Invites Aspiring Officers to Join the Force with Paid Training Initiative
If you've ever imagined wearing the badge and making a tangible impact in your community, the Blaine Police Department is extending an invitation to step into the fold. According to the Blaine Police Department, the force has opened its doors to aspiring officers, offering a paid education to bring new blood into law enforcement. Bringing the promise of a rewarding career with a focus on community service, they're essentially giving a future to those ready to commit to the cause.
Plymouth and Osseo Fire Departments Successfully Quell Early Morning Blaze with No Injuries Reported
In the early morning hours of July 2nd, a house fire erupted on South Maplebrook Circle, drawing a rapid response from local fire departments. According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department, the blaze began at 1:53 AM, with emergency services arriving promptly to a sight of fire and smoke billowing from a living room window.
North Branch woman with handgun killed by officers
A North Branch woman who was reportedly drunk, suicidal, and carrying a handgun was shot and killed by a member of the North Branch police department. According to a press release from North Branch Police Chief Dan Meyer, at approximately 9:19 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, officers responded to the area of 3rd Ave. and Elm Street on a report of an intoxicated and suicidal woman who was armed with a handgun.
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