Crime, Law and Justice

August 17, 2023 9:14 AM

St. Paul police say missing infant was found safe

St. Paul police say a 6-month-old boy reported missing early Thursday was found safe.

by MPR News Staff

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August 16, 2023 5:03 PM

Feds charge another 14 people in Minneapolis gang crackdown

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against an additional 14 alleged members of Minneapolis street gangs. The new criminal complaints follow similar charges brought in May against 45 suspected members of the Highs and Bloods.

by Matt Sepic

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August 16, 2023 1:18 PM

Officials decline to charge Duluth officer in shooting death of Zachary Shogren

Officials have declined to press charges against a Duluth police officer who shot and killed a man in February who approached him and fellow officers with a knife.

by Dan Kraker

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August 16, 2023 1:13 PM

3 reasons Trump's latest charges could be hard for him to shake

The former president has been charged four separate times in just over four months. But the latest indictment stands out in terms of its scope, evidence and location.

by Emily Olson

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August 16, 2023 12:16 PM

Latest round of charges announced against alleged gang members in Minneapolis

Federal prosecutors Wednesday charged 14 more people with gun and drug violations, bringing the total to nearly 60 this year.

by Cathy Wurzer, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Matt Sepic

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August 15, 2023 6:48 PM

Metro Transit reports sharp crime drop at troubled light rail station

Metro Transit officials say crime at the Lake Street light rail station in Minneapolis dropped 58 percent amid an increased security presence.

by Matt Sepic

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August 15, 2023 5:37 PM

Two charged in connection with shooting, wounding Minneapolis officer

Hennepin County prosecutors Tuesday charged a man and a woman in connection with shooting and wounding a Minneapolis police officer on Friday.

by Matt Sepic

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August 15, 2023 7:20 AM

Entire police force in Goodhue quits after chief announces resignation

The entire police department in the southeast Minnesota city of Goodhue resigned last week after the city’s chief of police announced his resignation.

by MPR News Staff

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August 14, 2023 9:06 PM

Kansas newspaper says it investigated local police chief prior to newsroom raid

The Marion County Record had been looking into allegations of misconduct against the local police chief just months ago, according to the paper's publisher, raising concerns about their motives.

by Danielle Kaye and David Folkenflik