A Smothered Infant and a Dog Hit with a Sledgehammer: West Metro Police and Fire Report

The cause of the Plymouth's Willow Creek apartment fire in June has been determined while the July 12 Vicksburg Village apartment fire has not.

Reports: Bachmann Aide Arrested on Suspicion of Theft

Javier Sanchez's arrest came last Thursday, according to multiple news sources.

Crunch! Police Say Drunk Driver Plowed into Maple Grove Garage Door

The driver sped off from a traffic stop for speeding on Highway 101, according to authorities cited by KARE 11.

Mother Charged With Fatally Smothering Infant Son in St. Louis Park

The woman may have been suffering from Munchausen by Proxy, a mental illness that causes parents to seek attention by harming their children. She's also charged with trying to suffocate her 8-month-old daughter in May.

Stabbing near Ainsworth Park Leaves Man Hospitalized; 2 Suspects in Custody

The man was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center Monday evening. His injuries are not expected to be life threatening.

Savage Man Allegedly Attacks Pet Dog With Sledgehammer

The dog was put down later that night after suffering "gruesome" head injuries.

17-Year-Old Charged With Burglary, Stealing Car From Eden Prairie Home

Bloomington Police found the car parked at La Quinta Inn, and police arrested the Hopkins teen when he came out of the hotel to drive it.

Home Burglaries, Aggravated Assault & Theft: Crime Maps

The Minneapolis Police Department releases its most recent crime maps.

Man Arrested for Strangulation Following Richfield Assault

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its more recent crime reports.

Police Car Goes Underwater During Weekend Call

The officer unknowingly pulled into the low point of a parking lot that was filled with water.

Investigators: Minnetonka Man Sent Nude Photo to 11yo Girl

Kevin Francis Burns is accused of bypassing filters on a children’s site and convincing the girl to meet him on an unsecured chat application.