Crime

Amber Alert Suspect Linked to Fatal Shooting

A mother and her children are safe, after they were the subjects of an Amber Alert

BRAINERD, Minn. – A suspect in connection to an Amber Alert issued for a Brainerd mother and her kids, is also alleged to have fatally shot a man, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities allege that that 35-year-old Chad Aanerud abducted his girlfriend and her four children around 2:00 am Friday morning on Loerch Road in Brainerd….

Coffee Conversation: St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay

DULUTH, Minn. — St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay was on the morning show Tuesday to talk about his nearly two years on the job, including what changes he believes needs to happen at the state capitol to make it easier to recruit talent. Part 1:   Part 2: Categories: Coffee Conversation, Crime, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political,…

Hundreds Of Ballots Are Destroyed After Fires Are Set In Ballot Drop Boxes In Oregon And Washington

SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities were investigating Monday after early morning fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington, where hundreds of ballots were destroyed. The Portland Police Bureau reported that officers and firefighters responded to a fire in one ballot drop box at about 3:30 a.m. and determined an incendiary device had been…

Two Dead After Two-Vehicle Crash In Britt Have Been Identified

UPDATE (October 25, 12:30 p.m.) — The two men that died after a 2-vehicle crash in Britt have been identified. The 76-year-old driving eastbound is Frank Bertram Ratliff of Angora. The 69-year-old driver that was driving westbound is Steven Craig Shoden of Virginia. ORIGINAL POST: ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — Two people are dead after a 2-vehicle crash Thursday morning…

Duluth Police Chief ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ With 2024’s Opioid Overdose Stats

DULUTH, Minn. — While one death is too many, Duluth’s top cop is hoping the city is finally turning the corner on the opioid crisis after a record number of overdoses and deaths in 2023. “I’m cautiously optimistic that our numbers are starting to trend in the right direction, and I think it is a significant reduction from this time,…

22-Year-Old Dies in Car Crash North of Virginia

PIKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A 22-year-old is dead after a car crash that happened Friday morning north of Virginia. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to a vehicle rollover in the 6300 block of Pike Township at 7:30 a.m. Authorities say the vehicle was going southbound on Highway 21 and lost control. It rolled until the car…

Juvenile Arrested, Another Suspect at Large After Virginia Fight

VIRGINIA, Minn. — The Virginia Police Department was dispatched to a fight Wednesday evening.  According to the report, a 38-year-old male was being punched repeatedly by two other males. One of the males possibly had a knife. This happened around 7:30 at night on the 200 block of 3rd South Street. Upon arrival, Virginia Police spoke with a juvenile male…

Vandals Strike Piedmont Soccer Organization Again

Vandals have struck again at the Piedmont Soccer Organization facilities, and the non-profit needs your financial help to get back up and running. The soccer shed’s overhead door has been damaged to the point it needs to be replaced. A bench was also busted up. Kiki Watts, the association’s president said, the spray paint on the shed’s door was from…

Gilbert Man Convicted In 2013 Overdose Death Sentenced In Double-Fatal Overdose Case

A Gilbert man convicted in the 2013 overdose death of his girlfriend is headed back to prison for 13 years involving the overdose deaths of two people. Bryan Joseph Hodapp, 37, got his sentence Thursday in United States Dist. Court of Minneapolis for “conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.” The sentencing stems from the 2022 overdose deaths of two men in Biwabik…

Superior Police: Bones Found At Construction Site Are Not Human

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Superior police have confirmed bones discovered at a construction site Tuesday morning are from an animal, not a human. Police got the call around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of North 5th Street. Superior police said workers were conducting excavation when they discovered bones six feet below ground. A superior police detective collected several of…

BCA Statement on Misconduct Accusations in Hells Angels Case

Following FOX21’s reporting on the case against members of the Iron Range Hells Angels, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension sent us a statement. The statement referenced accusations made by the defense, that a BCA Special Agent had been involved in monitoring privileged jail communications between at least one defendant and their attorney. The statement from Public Information Officer Jill…

Suspects Charged In Double Shooting In Itasca County

CALUMET, Minn. – Three suspects have been charged in a double shooting in Itasca County. Daniel Brusacoram, 31, of Talmoon, Minnesota, is facing three felony charges, including second-degree attempted murder. Court documents said he shot a female and her brother multiple times. The other two suspects are identified as Jessica Schinzing, 46, of Grand Rapids, and Isabelle Smith, 23, of…

Case Against Iron Range Hells Angels at Risk

Government Misconduct, and Law Enforcement Connections to Hells Angels President leave questions

Part 1: EVELETH, Minn. – Government misconduct could jeopardize a 2023 kidnapping and sexual assault case, against members of the Iron Range Hells Angels.  A member of the Hells Angels, Paul Debelak, is still facing charges including 1st-degree sexual assault, and kidnapping, after a judge denied a motion by his attorney to dismiss the case, on Tuesday.  Court records show…

Duluth Student Hit by Vehicle, Minor Injuries Occurred

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth student was hit by a vehicle Thursday morning, causing minor injuries. The Duluth Police Department says that at 9 a.m. an East High School Resource Officer responded to the report of a 14-year-old girl struck by a vehicle. The student was crossing 40th Avenue East at Luverne Street when she was hit by a vehicle…

Motorcyclist Identified in Duluth Fatal Crash

Zhen Yu Zhou UPDATE (October 10, 10:45 a.m.) — The Duluth Police Department has identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash Monday morning. The person has been identified as 39-year-old Zhen Zhou of Duluth. UPDATE (October 7, 11:00 a.m.) — Duluth Police say a motor vehicle crash between an SUV and motorcycle resulted in the death of one person….

Mount Royal Market Attack Suspect Ruled Incompetent

Duluth, Minn. — The man accused of attacking an elderly man with a hammer at a Duluth grocery store has been ruled incompetent to stand trial at this time.  43-year-old Lance Tolbert is facing a first-degree murder attempt charge. But Dr. Emma Welch, a psychologist, met with Tolbert and concluded, “He lacked insight into the nature of his incarceration or…

Charges: Superior Man Shot, Killed Ex-Girlfriend’s Boyfriend

DULUTH, Minn. — A one-million-dollars bail has been set for a Superior man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend over the weekend. Aaron Johnson, 30, is facing three felony charges, including first-degree intentional homicide. According to court documents, the ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend were in her garage Sunday around 9:20 p.m. on the 2400 block of Ogden Avenue when Johnson…

Lincoln Park Convenience Store Victim Of ‘Smash And Grab’

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth police are investigating a “smash and grab” burglary at the KornerStore on the 1800 block of West Superior Street. Officers responded to the store around 1 a.m. Friday. They found a broken front-door window, but no one inside. The only items stolen were cigarettes, according to police. The investigation is ongoing. Categories: Crime, Minnesota, News, News…

Ex-Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright Shares Story With Officers, Sparking Debate Over Redemption

(AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minnesota police officer who was convicted of killing a Black motorist when she used her handgun instead of her taser during a traffic stop is out of prison and delivering presentations at law enforcement conferences, stirring up a heated debate over how officers punished for misconduct should atone for their misdeeds. After Kim Potter…

Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening To ‘Shoot Up’ Minneapolis Synagogue

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man was arrested after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” a Minneapolis synagogue, officials announced on Saturday. Staff at Temple Israel reported to the Minneapolis Police Department on Sept. 11 that they had received several phone calls from a person threatening to “shoot up” the synagogue. Then on Thursday, a special police detail assigned provide extra…

Murder Sentence for 2022 Duluth Shooting

Shooter in deadly 2022 Duluth shooting learns his sentence

DULUTH, Minn. – A 19-year-old Duluth man has been sentenced to 27.5 years in prison today. Corey Devon Young was sentenced for the July 2022 shooting of 17-year-old Xzavier Aubid-St. Clair near East 1st St in Duluth. When police reviewed security cameras in the area, they “showed the Defendant and Victim talking back and forth when the Defendant pulls out…

Duluth Drive-By Suspect Charged

Suspect fires at house, hits nephew's bedroom

DULUTH, Minn. – A 43-year-old Duluth man has been charged in a drive-by shooting that occurred at his own family’s home in the Lakeside/Lester Park neighborhood. Authorities say Justin Miller drove past the 5400 Block of Oakley St. shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday before he aimed and fired a bullet that would end up striking the room of his…

Driver Cited After Crash With School Bus In Ashland

ASHLAND, Wis. — Ashland emergency personnel responded to a school bus accident Monday morning. Ashland police said an SUV cut in front of the bus at the intersection of Binsfield Road and Farm Road. The bus struck the front passenger corner of the SUV driven by a 28-year-old female from Bessemer, Michigan, as she was turning left to go north…

Man Dead After Crashing Pickup Into Carlton Laundry

CARLTON, Minn. — A man is dead after crashing his vehicle into Carlton Laundry Wednesday night. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says the report of the crash came in 8:28 p.m. The driver, 48-year-old Adam Forsythe of Grand Lake Township was driving a pickup truck. Authorities say he was traveling east on Highway 210 when he drove off the road…

Duluth Man Enters Guilty Plea in Girlfriend’s Death

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth man accused of killing his girlfriend in March and who first denied committing the death has entered a guilty plea of second-degree murder, while committing domestic assault and strangulation. As part of the plea deal, 25-year-old Dale John Howard has agreed to a sentence of 20 years in prison for the death of 27-year-old Allisa…

One Dead, One Injured After Traffic Accident in Tofte Area

COOK COUNTY, Minn. — One person is dead, and another is injured after a car wreck happened in the Tofte area. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office says on Tuesday at 8:29 p.m. they received a 911 call about the accident. Two people in a vehicle needed immediate medical attention. Authorities say Douglas Junker was pronounced dead at scene. Another person,…

Man Suspected In Apparent Assassination Attempt On Trump Charged With Federal Gun Crimes

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged Monday with federal gun crimes, making his first court appearance in the final weeks of a White House race already touched by violence. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, faces charges of possessing a firearm despite a prior felony conviction and possessing a…

FBI: Trump Was Subject Of ‘Apparent Assassination Attempt’ At His Florida Golf Club

AP WASHINGTON (AP) — A man with an AK-style rifle pointed the firearm’s muzzle into Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the former president was playing a round, prompting the U.S. Secret Service to open fire, according to three law enforcement officials. The former president is safe and unharmed, and the FBI says it is investigating…

Chisholm Police Investigate Home Invasion, Possible Shooting

CHISHOLM, Minn.  – Chisholm police are investigating a possible shooting that occurred during a home invasion. The incident was reported around 8:30 p.m. Saturday during an altercation with some armed suspects. Police said two people were forcibly entered a residence on the 400 block of Central Avenue South. One of the suspects had a handgun and the other had a…

School Bus Versus Vehicle Crash In Hibbing, 12 Injured

HIBBING, Minn. — A school bus versus vehicle crash happened in Hibbing Thursday morning causing a total of 12 people injured. The St. Louis County Sheriff Gordan Ramsay says the car t-boned the bus causing it to roll on its side and then roll upright after the kids evacuated. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened at…

City of Eveleth Looks to Take Action Against Hells Angels Clubhouse

EVELETH, Minn. – Eveleth’s city council is looking into purchasing the Hells Angels clubhouse, located in the heart of downtown. According to property records, the clubhouse is owned by Jerand French, who prosecutor say is the President of the Hells Angels’ Iron Range Charter. French is facing kidnapping, false imprisonment, and assault charges, in connection to a 2023 incident that…

Sharp Divisions Persist Over Walz’s Response To Riots After George Floyd’s Murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz faced the biggest crisis of his political career when Minnesota’s two largest cities erupted in protests and riots after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd. The Black man’s murder in 2020 sparked a nationwide reckoning over racial discrimination and police misconduct. His death, and its complicated aftermath, tested Walz’s leadership at one…

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Near City of Kinney

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an apparent hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. The incident was reported around 4:45 p.m. Thursday. That’s when first-responders and law enforcement were dispatched to the 5300 block of Highway 25, which is just south of the city of Kinney. A 26-year-old man was found lying in the ditch. Officials said the man was…

Father Of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Is Arrested

WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The father of the teenager charged in the killing four people at a Georgia high school has been arrested, authorities said Thursday. Colin Gray, 54, the father of Colt Gray, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation…

Eveleth Hells Angels Clubhouse Shooting: Suspect Charged

Suspect charged for shooting at Hells Angels clubhouse in Eveleth

DULUTH, Minn.– A woman is facing felony charges in connection to a shooting outside of the Hells Angels’ clubhouse in Eveleth, MN, according to court documents. Adrien Marie Gunderson, 39, of Forbes, MN is charged with ‘Drive by Shooting Toward Occupied Building’ and unlawful possession of a firearm. The charges stem from an early morning shooting on Labor Day, which…