Crime, Law and Justice

July 17, 2017 10:36 AM

'It's raining needles': Drug crisis creates pollution threat

People, often children, risk getting stuck by discarded needles, raising the prospect they could contract blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis or HIV or be exposed to remnants of heroin or other drugs.

by The Associated Press

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July 16, 2017 10:19 AM

Woman killed by Mpls. cop was the 911 caller

Friends and community members say they want transparency as the investigation continues into the police shooting of Justine Ruszczyk following a 911 call Saturday night in the city's Fulton neighborhood.

by Tim Nelson and Doualy Xaykaothao

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July 15, 2017 4:36 PM

St. Paul police investigate body found in garage

Two people who live at the home in front of the garage were interviewed by investigators and taken into custody.

by Peter Cox

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July 14, 2017 5:00 PM

74 Seconds Podcast: To be black and armed in Minnesota

'There's this fear about a black man with a gun,' said Lucky Rosenbloom, a firearms trainer — who says he's likely the only black trainer in the state of Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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July 14, 2017 5:00 PM

Charges: Crystal man killed his wife, called son to tell him

The Hennepin County Attorney's office on Friday charged Dennis Sandland with second-degree murder for the alleged killing of his wife.

by MPR News Staff

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July 14, 2017 10:40 AM

Texas police make odd withdrawal from ATM: A man who was trapped inside

Customers who visited an ATM in Corpus Christi, Texas, kept receiving a curious note with their receipts: "Please help." Finally, someone contacted the police. "It was just crazy," an officer said.

by Colin Dwyer

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July 13, 2017 8:52 PM

BCA identifies man, 7 officers involved in Chisago county shooting

A man suspected in a carjacking was fired upon by all seven law enforcement officers at the scene, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday.

by Peter Cox

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July 13, 2017 1:11 PM

Minnesota nabs $8 million in health care fraud in national sweep

Several Minnesota residents are facing charges of defrauding the state of millions of dollars in health care money as part of a national crackdown.

by The Associated Press

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July 13, 2017 12:30 PM

Police identify 1 of 4 missing men in common grave in rural Pennsylvania

"This was a homicide. Make no doubt about it," says Bucks County District Attorney Matthew D. Weintraub.

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July 13, 2017 12:03 PM

Senators call on Donald Trump Jr. testify on Capitol Hill

A letter has been sent to Donald Trump Jr. asking him to testify as early as next week before the Senate Judiciary Committee in an open session. The president's son has said he's willing to testify.

by Geoff Bennett

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