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Woman's body recovered from Mississippi River in South St. Paul, sheriff says
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — An investigation is underway after a woman's body was discovered in the Mississippi River.A body was reported Friday morning in the river near the Wabasha Bridge in St. Paul, according to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. Responding officers from the St. Paul Police Department were able to get a visual of the body in the fast-moving waters, but lost sight of it near the Highway 52 bridge. Due to conditions on the river, the sheriff's office requested help from Dakota County for search efforts. A search group — comprised of Dakota County officials, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources...
Twin Cities celebrity chef Justin Sutherland charged with threats of violence
SAINT PAUL, Minn — Nationally renowned chef and reality TV star Justin Sutherland was arrested in Saint Paul on Friday night and booked into the Ramsey County Jail. On Monday morning he was charged with one count of felony threats of violence, accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend.
Minneapolis police say 11- and 15-year-old among those fleeing after stolen Kia crashes into squad car
MINNEAPOLIS — Police say they're still seeking at least one of five people who fled a stolen vehicle after it crashed into two other vehicles, including a Minneapolis police squad car, Sunday evening. The youngest person who fled the scene was an 11-year-old boy, police say.The crash happened after 6 p.m. near the intersection of 29th Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North. Investigators say that they had earlier been tracking a report of an abandoned, stolen Kia in that area, but when they arrived there was no sign of the vehicle.A squad was parked at the scene when the Kia...
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...
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.
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...
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...
“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.
Swift Action by Saint Paul Police Reunites Lost Child with Parents at Hmong Festival
A young child's experience at the Hmong International Freedom Festival could have turned into a parent's worst nightmare were it not for the timely intervention of local law enforcement. A 4-year-old girl, who has not been named for privacy reasons, found herself separated from her parents amid a bustling crowd estimated at 30,000 people. This incident occurred at McMurray Fields, which roared to life with the colors, sounds, and fervor of the festival's myriad attractions.
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 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.
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...
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...
Police bust Thai lottery ring in St. Paul that mimics Bangkok game
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - St. Paul police have charged two people in an effort to thwart an illegal Thai gambling ring that mimics a lottery in Bangkok. King Thao, 57, and Choua Yang, 61, both of St. Paul, face four counts each of various acts of illegal gambling for their part in a ring that police say operated a game that is legal in Bangkok, but not in Minnesota.
Minneapolis Urges Legal Fireworks Use and Reports Boosted Community Involvement in Police Contract Talks
As another Fourth of July looms on the horizon, the City of Minneapolis reminds residents to celebrate responsibly and legally – particularly when it comes to fireworks. Only non-explosive fireworks such as sparklers, cones, and snakes are legal within city limits, while the likes of firecrackers and Roman candles are prohibited, as per the City of Minneapolis. The customary surge in noise complaints and safety issues around this time of year overwhelms 911 services, so the public is encouraged to report non-emergency fireworks disturbances via Minneapolis 311 services or through various online platforms.
Where Minneapolis police reform stands on eve of new contract vote
Four years after George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis has a long way to go to deliver on a promised radical transformation of policing and public safety, although some progress has been made, city officials and community leaders tell Axios.Why it matters: Minneapolis will soon be under two court orders to implement sweeping reforms.They stem from state and federal investigations that affirmed what some residents had said for decades: Minneapolis Police Department officers routinely used overly excessive force, especially against Black and Native American people.Driving the news: On July 18, the city council is expected to vote on the latest milestone in...
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