MN man faces federal child sex crime charges [RAW]
Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges provided an update on the case of Michael Gillis, who was arrested from a previous Bloomington sting operation and arrested again in Florida and Eden Prairie. He is now facing federal charges of coercion and enticement of a minor and production of child pornography.
Bloomington PD operation 'I Can't Help Myself' [RAW]
Bloomington police chief Booker Hodges held a press conference Monday regarding the minor prostitution sting, called operation "I Can't Help Myself," that led to the arrest and charges of nine people, including former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn.
Children playing with matches caused brush fire in Shoreview
Fire officials say two children playing with matches sparked a 20-acre brush fire in Shoreview over the weekend.
Viral Georgia sorority girl with glamor mug shot arrested again
For the second time in just a matter of weeks, a University of Georgia sophomore has a new mug shot.
‘7th Heaven’ star Stephen Collins’ accuser reveals 'worst part’ of hearing sexual misconduct confession
April Price, an Oklahoma woman who claimed Stephen Collins exposed himself to her three times, is speaking out in a new Investigation Discovery (ID) series.
3 Harris County teens accused of trying to kill mother because she turned off the wifi
Three teen siblings were arrested in Harris County after allegedly trying to kill their mother because she turned off the Wi-Fi, the sheriff says.
How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Minneapolis robbery spree: Search for suspects continues
Minneapolis had five reported aggravated robberies at gunpoint within 15 minutes across the northeast and southeast parts of the city. Police say each robbery involved three to four suspects, but none of them were located. Items that were stolen range from credit cards and wallets to keys and a backpack.
Ex-Sen. Eichorn arrest: Prosecutors seek new hearing
After former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn allegedly tried to have an associate retrieve his laptop from an apartment in St. Paul, prosecutors are now seeking a new detention hearing to keep him in jail until his trial.
MN senator arrested: Prosecutors seek new detention hearing after new incident
Federal prosecutors are asking a court to reconsider the release of now-former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn after they say he tried to prevent authorities from examining a laptop.
Minneapolis armed robbery spree: 5 robberies within 15 minutes
Across northeast and southeast Minneapolis, five robberies at gunpoint took place within 15 minutes early Sunday morning.
Sauce Walka shot: Houston rapper reportedly among 2 wounded in Memphis
Houston rapper Sauce Walka was injured and another man was killed in a shooting in Downtown Memphis on Saturday, TMZ reports.
Jessica Aber, former US attorney, found dead at home in Virginia
Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, was described by DOJ colleagues as “irreplaceable as a human being."
Woman charged in Chisago County crash that killed 4-year-old
A Mora woman has been charged after allegedly causing a head-on crash that killed a 4-year-old boy in Chisago County.
Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, officials say
Disney leaders said a fire broke out backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no one was injured in the fire, and it has now been extinguished.
Grandfather shot dead inside McDonald's while getting Happy Meals for grandkids
Jorge Arbaiza was shot and killed at a Houston McDonald's as his wife and grandkids were reportedly waiting in the car.
Former MN GOP lawmaker Eichorn among 9 charged in Bloomington minor prostitution stings
While former GOP lawmaker Justin Eichorn is the most high-profile arrest, criminal charges have been filed against eight other men who are accused of attempting to solicit a minor for commercial sex after being arrested during a sting operation in Bloomington.
New Mexico mass shooting: 3 killed, 15 injured
Police in New Mexico said gunfire erupted during an unsanctioned car show at a park Friday night, killing three people and hurting 15 others.
California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband
Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.
Partners in crime steal $25K from retail stores across Minnesota
A Minneapolis man is charged in an alleged shoplifting scheme that adds up to more than $25,000 from all over Minnesota during a scheme that investigators say goes back months.