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Suspect Arrested in Shooting Near New Hope Gas Station
One person was arrested in New Hope on Tuesday after firing gunshots near a gas station, police said. According to New Hope police, officers responded to a report of shots fired at the Speedway station near the intersection of 62nd Avenue and West Broadway. Witnesses told CCX News they heard...
Man admits leaving girlfriend's murdered body wrapped in garbage bag on bed with note saying 'it is what it is'
Matthew Scott Brenneman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for brutally killing his girlfriend last year less than two weeks after being released from jail. The post Man admits leaving girlfriend’s murdered body wrapped in garbage bag on bed with note saying ‘it is what it is’ first appeared on Law & Crime.
Police: Burglar Targeted Robbinsdale Store
Saturday was supposed to be the busiest shopping day of the summer for Minnesota Makers in Robbinsdale due to Whiz Bang Days. But because of the actions of a burglar, it was a much different day than owner Christa Kalk anticipated. “It’s just a really unfortunate situation,” Kalk said....
Man shot inside home with children present in Minneapolis' Prospect Park neighborhood
MINNEAPOLIS — A man was shot multiple times inside a home in Minneapolis' Prospect Park neighborhood Tuesday morning, police said.The shooting happened on the 2800 block of Delaware Street Southeast around 6:45 a.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.Responding officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds inside a home. He was taken to Hennepin Healthcare, but police gave no word on his condition.One person was arrested in connection with the shooting.Police said the suspect and victim knew each other. There were also two adult women and three children younger than 11 in the home when the shooting occurred.Monday night in south Minneapolis, in an unconnected shooting, one person was killed and five others were injured.Local Domestic Violence ResourcesWomen's Advocateswadvocates.orgCrisis Line: (651) 227-8284St. Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Projectstpaulintervention.orgCrisis Line: (651) 645-2824Minnesota Day Onedayoneservices.orgCrisis Line: 1-866-223-1111Esperanza Unitedesperanzaunited.orgBilingual crisis line: (651) 772-1611.For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
Man dies at hospital after being shot in north Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A man died at the hospital four days after being shot last week in north Minneapolis. At around 11:30 p.m. on July 8, officers with the Minneapolis Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter activation on the 2000 block of Emerson Avenue North. When police arrived, they found a 29-year-old man who had been shot. The man was transported to North Memorial Hospital, where he died on July 12.
Man Who Stole a Vehicle in Perham and Fled Police Has Been Sentenced
Perham, MN – Late last week, 34-year-old Joemel Devon Robinson of St. Louis Park was sentenced to 18 months in jail for stealing a vehicle in Perham. At around 7:45 on the morning of December 20th, 2022, the Perham Police Department responded to McDonald’s in Perham regarding a motor vehicle theft.
Man charged in murder of Loring Park grocery store worker found competent to stand trial
MINNEAPOLIS — The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a Minneapolis grocery store employee has been found competent to stand trial.Taylor Schulz was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 66-year-old Robert Skafte on Dec. 8. 2023, Officers responded to Oak Grove Grocery and found the victim behind the counter "with a golf club impaled through his torso," police said at the time. Skafte died at a hospital. Skafte was a clerk at the store for nearly two decades and also an acclaimed ballet dancer. A neighbor described Skafte to WCCO, saying he "did nothing but altruistic...
Man freed after getting pinned between LRT train, platform in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis firefighters freed a man who became pinned between a light-rail train and a platform at the Franklin station. Firefighters reported responding to the incident shortly before 11 p.m. on Monday. According to firefighters, the victim's legs somehow became pinned between the platform and the train....
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office unveils jail dashboard
MINNEAPOLIS — The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office unveiled a new dashboard on Wednesday that lists the number of people in the county's jail.The dashboard is updated daily with the number of people in custody at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, and includes other public information such as their self-reported demographics, the arresting agencies, and the most serious charge brought them."I believe that any conversation about public safety must begin with accurate information," said Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt. "By launching this data dashboard, we are giving the public access to up-to-date information about the population in our jail. These tools and the jail data dashboard launching today are part of my commitment to openness and transparency."The interactive dashboard also lists the median number of days a person is in custody and the total capacity of the jail.
Conviction Review Unit looking at deadly 2008 drive-by shooting of teen
MINNEAPOLIS — In the alley right behind the Roosevelt High School football field in Minneapolis, back in October 2008, 18-year-old Jesse Mickelson was killed in a drive-by shooting. "He's just innocent, it just makes me sick to my stomach," his sister, Tina Rosebear, told KARE 11 News at that...
Brooklyn Park Police K9 Meeko to Receive Bullet Protective Vest
For the last six months, Meeko, a 2-year-old German shepherd, has played a vital role for the Brooklyn Park Police Department. “This is kind of the beginning of our change in philosophy with K-9s, where we’re really focused on tracking, using the dog’s nose, versus biting,” said Brooklyn Park Police Inspector Elliot Faust.
Hopkins man pleads guilty to murdering ex-girlfriend he had a history of abusing
HOPKINS, Minn. — A Twin Cities man has pleaded guilty to murdering a woman who had a no-contact order against him for domestic abuse.Matthew Brenneman, 39, of Hopkins entered a plea of guilty to second-degree murder, according to court documents filed in Hennepin County on Monday. He was originally charged with two counts of second-degree murder and later indicted with first-degree murder. Details of the plea deal have yet to be released.According to a criminal complaint, a building manager called Hopkins police to an apartment building on the 420 block of Van Buren Avenue North last July. The manager said he...
Brooklyn Park Police Introduce New Crime Reporting System
The city of Brooklyn Park has unveiled a new way for residents to file a police report. A new online reporting platform went live on the city’s website this week. It allows residents to file specific types of non-emergency police reports. Those lower-level crimes can range from animal complaints...
Bloomington Jewelry Store Heist Thwarted, Police Face Armed Resistance Amidst Bail Reform Debates
In a recently highlighted case by the Bloomington Police Department, an instance of brazen burglary was attempted by criminals who were not residents of the area. The suspects targeted a jewelry store, but their illicit venture was cut short by law enforcement. Despite the arrests, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office chose to release an arrested party without bail, a decision that opened a discussion on bail reforms and community safety.
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