Weekly Safety Report: Savage Man Charged with First-Degree Murder and Prior Lake Police Respond to Incidents in Hennepin County, Minnesota
A Savage man has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing his 74-year-old uncle and attacking his aunt. The incidents occurred in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The accused, Adam Garrett Roring, was indicted on November 30 and bail was set at $2 million.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Drug Busts and Break-in Hit Duluth, Minnesota
Five people were arrested in two separate drug busts in Duluth and Hoyt Lakes. In the first incident, a search warrant executed on a vehicle at a rest stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine, marijuana, a handgun, and over $19,000 in currency. The driver was arrested, and a subsequent search of his residence in Hoyt Lakes uncovered more drugs, $95,000, and numerous firearms. In the second incident, two individuals broke into University Liquor and stole merchandise before being detected by the store's motion detector system. Police are working with staff to determine the stolen items.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Pedestrian Fatality and Swatting Incidents in Baxter, Minnesota
Two incidents occurred in Baxter, Minnesota this week. In the first incident, a pedestrian was fatally struck while crossing Hwy 371 at an intersection. The second incident involved numerous "swatting" incidents, where emailed bombing and shooting threats were made to schools and Jewish facilities. Fortunately, no incidents turned out to be real, and investigators found no known involvement of an individual and address mentioned in the threats.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Crash and Fatality in Morrison County, Minnesota
Two incidents occurred in Morrison County, Minnesota this week. The first incident involved a one-vehicle crash near Upsala, where a 17-year-old boy lost control of the vehicle, went into a ditch, and hit a tree. The driver was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. The second incident took place at a firewood processing plant outside of Little Falls, resulting in the death of a 39-year-old man who was trapped in a firewood processing machine. Despite rescue attempts, the man died at the scene.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Vehicle Theft and Pedestrian Accident in Thief River Falls
Two incidents occurred in Thief River Falls, Minnesota this week. The first incident involved a man being cited for vehicle theft after a vehicle was reported missing. The second incident involved a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot, resulting in injuries.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Car vs Pedestrian Crash and Pickup Truck Accident in Sherburne County, Minnesota
Two incidents occurred in Sherburne County, Minnesota this week. In the first incident, a Big Lake man was injured when an SUV collided with his bicycle on Highway 10. The second incident involved a crash on I-94, where a Becker man drove his pickup truck off the road and into a tree. Both individuals were taken to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Hutchinson Woman Injured in Crash, Juvenile Runaway/Missing from Glencoe
This week in McLeod County, Minnesota, two incidents occurred that require attention. In the first incident, a three-vehicle crash took place in Stearns County, resulting in injuries to a Hutchinson woman. The second incident involves a juvenile runaway/missing person from Glencoe, who has been missing since November 26. Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating her.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Threats Close Down Bemidji Schools, Firefighters Rescue Deer from Thin Ice
Two incidents occurred in Bemidji, Minnesota this week. In the first incident, a 17-year-old boy was charged with making threats that led to the closure of area schools. The threats were made through text-to-911 messages and targeted a specific district school and staff members. In the second incident, the Bemidji Fire Department rescued a four-point buck that had broken through thin ice on Lake Bemidji. The buck was caught near the entrance of the Mississippi River into the lake. These incidents highlight the importance of safety and emergency response in the Bemidji community.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Murder, Threats, and Deer Rescue in Beltrami County, Minnesota
This week in Beltrami County, Minnesota, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a murder on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, a teenager charged with making threats that led to the closure of area schools in Bemidji, and firefighters rescuing a deer that broke through thin ice on Lake Bemidji.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Threat at Red Wing High School and Vehicle Collision with Deer near Zumbrota
This week in Goodhue County, Minnesota, two incidents were reported. The first incident involved a threat at Red Wing High School, which was determined to be not credible but is still under investigation. The second incident occurred on Highway 52 near Zumbrota, where a vehicle collided with a deer, resulting in front-end damage. The driver of the vehicle appeared to be unharmed.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Theft, Rollover Crash, and Holiday Shoplifting Concerns in Austin, Minnesota
This week in Austin, Minnesota, there were three incidents that caught the attention of local authorities. The first incident involved a theft at a business, where a woman was seen leaving the scene in a gray sedan. The second incident was a serious rollover crash on Interstate 90, resulting in life-threatening injuries for the driver. The third incident focused on the increase in shoplifting during the holiday season, with one woman being caught stealing from a local store. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: DWI Arrests, Hit-and-Run Crash, and Business Compliance in Albert Lea
This week in Albert Lea, Minnesota, law enforcement dealt with various incidents including arrests for DWI, driving after revocation, and warrants. There were also citations for theft, revoked driver's licenses, and possession of a vape device. Additionally, a hit-and-run crash, theft by fraud, and an assault on a teenager were reported. A storage unit was broken into, and there was a citation for a school bus stop arm violation. In a tragic case, a woman pleaded guilty to a crash that resulted in the deaths of two people, including her own child. Most businesses passed tobacco and alcohol compliance checks, with only a few violations.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Rollover Crash, New Charge Filed, Theft Investigation, and Holiday Theft Warning in Mower County, Minnesota
This week in Mower County, Minnesota, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a man suffering life-threatening injuries in a rollover crash, a new charge filed against a man accused of victimizing women and kidnapping, the search for a woman involved in a theft investigation, and police warning about holiday thefts.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Murder Investigation, Two-Vehicle Crash, and Car Fire in Alexandria, MN
The Alexandria Police Department is currently investigating a murder case where a 58-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in her home. They have collected evidence from the scene but are awaiting processing by the BCA lab. In another incident, two individuals were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 29/39th Ave NE in Alexandria Township. A Dodge Ram and a Hyundai Sante Fe collided at an intersection. Lastly, a car fire occurred on Broadway St in Alexandria, which was successfully extinguished by the fire department. No injuries were reported in this incident.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Theft, Accident, Arrest, and Insurance Fraud Sentence in Princeton, Minnesota
This week in Princeton, Minnesota, there were several incidents reported to the Princeton Police Department and a sentencing for insurance fraud. These incidents include a theft, a vehicle accident, an agency assist, and the arrest of a subject for misuse of a 911 call. The sentencing involved a contractor from Princeton who was sentenced to probation for insurance fraud related to denying insurance benefits to an injured worker.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Vehicle Collisions, Fire, and Thefts in St. Cloud
This week in St. Cloud, Minnesota, there were three incidents that occurred. One person was hospitalized after their vehicle collided with two other vehicles stopped at a light on Highway 10. In another incident, a vehicle caught fire after a three-vehicle crash, resulting in injuries to three individuals. Additionally, there were reports of stolen vehicles, including a 1998 Flood trailer with snowmobiles and a 2013 Chevy Silverado with various equipment.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: High-Speed Rollover and Collision in Eyota, Minnesota
Two incidents occurred in Eyota, Minnesota this week. The first incident involved a high-speed rollover crash, where two 17-year-old girls were taken to the hospital after their car went off the road and rolled over. The second incident was a collision on Highway 14, where one person was taken to the hospital. The details of the second vehicle and its passengers are unknown.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fire Alarm Activation and Traffic Accident in Crookston, Minnesota
The Crookston Fire Department and Crookston Police Department responded to various incidents in Crookston, Minnesota over the weekend. The fire department responded to two general alarm activations caused by faulty detectors, while the police department handled a two-vehicle accident resulting in moderate damage and a citation for failure to obey traffic control signals. The police department also sought the public's help in identifying three individuals, who have since been identified.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Swatting, Fatal Collision, Suspicious School Incident, and Counterfeit Currency in Detroit Lakes
This week in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a swatting incident in North Carolina, a fatal head-on collision involving a semi-tractor trailer, an adult entering an elementary school and offering treats to children, and the circulation of counterfeit $5 bills in the area.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Crash, Home Invasion, House Fire, and K9 Loss Impact Moorhead
This week in Moorhead, Minnesota, there were several incidents that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a fatal two-vehicle collision, a man arrested for breaking into a family's home, a house fire resulting in hospitalization, and the unexpected death of a police K9.
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