Crime & Safety

Stowaway’s Father Pleads For Help and Man Arrested for Murder

Officials ask for help in solving apparent homicide in this week's police and fire report from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael.

The boy's father held a press conference in Minneapolis Wednesday morning.

Did 9-Year-Old Vegas Stowaway Drive Stolen Truck into Edina Squad Car?

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Edina Police have confirmed that a parked squad car was hit by a delivery truck on Oct. 1.

St. Michael Man Arrested in Connection With Annandale Murder

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Multiple people arrested in connection to a drug-related murder have pointed to Gary Soltis, 22, as one of the key men in the crime.

Minneapolis Police Seek Tips in Apparent Homicide on Nicollet Avenue South

The Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Michael Duane Portlance a homicide and the MPD Homicide Unit is investigating. There are no suspects at this time and the motive is unknown.

TCF Bank Robber Eludes SLP Police and Canine on Foot

A Cub Foods cashier tried to return a $10 bill dropped by the robber as he fled the TCF Bank inside the grocery store.

‘Officers’ Try to Swindle SLP Woman Out of $4,261 in ‘Back Taxes’

The men told the St. Louis Park woman that her husband didn't file a "Form No. 61" with his 2001 tax return and that she should bring the money to Hennepin County.

Eden Prairie Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Alleged Liquor Store Thieves

The Eden Prairie Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying these men, who were allegedly involved in a theft of alcohol from the Eden Prairie Liquor Store at 968 Prairie Center Drive in August.

Minneapolis Police Warn of Phony Door to Door Habitat for Humanity Solicitor

Representatives from Habitat for Humanity confirm that they never solicit funds door to door.

Brass and Copper Fixtures Stolen From Plymouth Business

The most recent Plymouth Police blotters report a number burglaries and damages to property including scratched and damaged vehicles.

Burglaries and a Paintball Shooting: Maple Grove Police Blotter

A selection of incidents reported between Sept. 27 through Oct. 3.

Meth, Marijuana and Assault: Golden Valley Arrest Report

Golden Valley Police report a number of arrests in the past week including possession of meth, possession or selling marijuana, domestic assault and more.

Marijuana Possession and Mail Theft: Maple Grove Arrest Report

A list of arrests between Sept. 22 and Oct. 3.

Arrest Report: Assaults, DWIs Dot Weekly Arrest Report in Wright County

Car vs. deer accidents are also on the rise as dusk arrives during commuter hours in the northwest metro area.


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