An FBI informant in Minnesota claims that a man tried to buy grenades during an undercover investigation. The subject of the investigation was arrested and is now facing criminal charges. The same man is said to have fired a rifle several years ago, which reportedly...
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Minnesota shooting leads to 5 arrests
A 19-year-man was recently shot at a mall in Minnesota. Investigators said that an altercation escalated into a fistfight. At some point, a firearm was dislodged, and the teenager was hit. Following the incident, police arrested five people and stated that they are...
4 things to know when facing embezzlement charges
If Minnesota police have taken you into custody under suspicion of a crime, the next several months of your life may not only be stressful but may determine how you will spend your future. If you are facing charges for financial crimes, your freedom may be at stake,...
Minnesota police make sexual assault arrest
The principal of a Minnesota school is now on administrative leave. He has been employed in that position for seven years. Several people have reportedly accused the man of sexual offenses. However, the case is unique because the offenses allegedly took place when the...
Minnesota juvenile to be tried as an adult for murder
As in all states, Minnesota has specific laws that pertain to criminal charges involving juveniles. In this state, anyone under age 14 is considered legally incapable of criminal action. However, a teenager between ages 16 and 18 when an alleged crime took place may,...
Minnesota man denies shooting co-worker
A woman was found lying in a pool of blood outside a Minnesota business establishment on a recent Monday morning. She is said to have been employed at the company. One of her co-workers was arrested and charged with her murder, although he denies shooting the...
Hockey coach fired after sex offense allegations
A 31-year-old man in Minnesota coached a junior hockey team comprised of players ages 16 to 20 this past summer. He was recently fired from the position. The termination occurred after the coach was accused of sexual offenses, although these people were not associated...
Minnesota man facing attempted murder charges
Several recent incidents reportedly led to a major event where a Minnesota man became locked in a standoff with police. Prior to the standoff, police received reports that the man had brandished a gun toward his church pastor. He was also accused of assaulting his...
What if assault allegations are false?
Not every person accused of a crime in Minnesota is guilty. In fact, many cases never even make it to trial because they are dismissed. Others cases may be heard before a judge or jury, with the defendant being found not guilty. Sadly, it is also possible for an...
Differences between degrees of murder in Minnesota
If someone winds up facing criminal charges in connection with the loss of another person’s life, that person has a lot at stake, including his or her freedom. Facing a murder charge is serious no matter what the circumstances. In Minnesota there are first-, second-...