Crime

Bloomington Man Charged with Fatally Stabbing Wife

Fifty-six-year-old John Lawler is facing a second-degree murder charge and is expected in court Wednesday.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) _ A Bloomington man is charged with fatally stabbing his wife. Fifty-six-year-old John Lawler is facing a second-degree murder charge and is expected in court Wednesday. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says prosecutors are seeking bail of $1 million. A criminal complaint says Lawler and his 47-year-old wife, Darla King, returned to their townhome about 6 p.m….

Closs family home demolished in Barron, Wis.

  BARRON, Wis. (FOX 9) – The Barron, Wisconsin home from which Jayme Closs was abducted has been demolished, the Barron County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday. Jayme Closs was abducted from the home on October 15, 2018, after her parents, Denise and James Closs, were murdered. After 88 days, Jayme escaped her abductor and made it to safety. Jake Patterson pleaded…

Murder, Arson Suspect Blames Media for “Printing Lies” as Judge Sets Bail

44-year-old Sheldon Davis' next scheduled court appearance is for his preliminary hearing on September 5

FARGO, N.D. — 44-year-old Sheldon Davis is charged in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson, his on and off girlfriend. He’s also charged with then setting a North Fargo apartment on fire. Davis is being held on a one-million-dollar bond. According to court documents, Davis previously told a friend he thought about killing Anderson. They also say he went to…

Bail Set At $1 Million Dollars in Arson/Murder Case

FARGO, ND — The Fargo man accused of killing his girlfriend and setting his apartment on fire appeared in court this morning on three felony counts, including murder. Bail was set at $1 million dollars, cash only for Sheldon Davis. Davis claims he’s innocent in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Authorities say she died of traumatic injuries before the…

Murder Victim’s Son Says He Confronted Her Alleged Killer, Told Him to “Stay Away”

44-year-old Sheldon Davis is accused of murdering 52-year-old Denise Anderson, then setting the apartment on fire

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo man accused of killing his girlfriend and setting fire to his apartment is set to appear in court Tuesday morning on three felony counts including murder, arson and endangering by fire. Sheldon Davis claims he’s innocent in the death of 52–year–old Denise Anderson. Authorities say she died of traumatic injuries before the fire Thursday. Davis…

Moorhead Police help save man locked underneath bridge

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Officers in Moorhead were on alert Monday morning after they say a man locked himself underneath a bridge armed with a knife and ready to jump. Police say this all went down around 9:30 between 21st and 14th Streets on Center Avenue. That’s right by Moorhead High School. Officers say the man said he was suicidal. They…

R. Kelly charged with sexual misconduct in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced charges Monday against R&B singer R. Kelly for sexual misconduct involving an underage fan from Minnesota. The case dates back to 2001. According to prosecutors, the alleged victim was paid $200 to get naked and have sexual relations with the musician at his Minneapolis hotel. The tip came through a Chicago…

Man Arrested on Murder, Arson Charges Speaks Out

He says he was at a friend's house when the fire happened

FARGO, N.D. — 44–year–old Sheldon Davis was arrested on charges of murder and arson the day the body of 52–year–old Denise Anderson was found in an apartment on 12th Street North. Police say there were traumatic injuries on her that weren’t from the fire. “The only thing I can say is I wasn’t there,” Davis said. When asked if he knew…

Neighbors React to North Fargo Murder and Arson Case

One neighbor moved onto the street the day of the fire

FARGO, N.D. — Police identify the woman who was murdered in a North Fargo apartment that was on fire Thursday morning as 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Neighbor Tom Nygren moved onto the street the day of the fire. “I just came off break at work yesterday and first night there and the whole street’s blocked off, had no clue what was…

911 Callers Can Soon Stream Video to Dispatch in Pennington County, MN

Pennington County, Minnesota is about to be the first in the state to let callers stream live video and audio to 911 dispatchers. Sheriff Ray Kuznia says the technology will be implemented later in August. He says it will better help in responding to emergency calls such as car crashes and domestic incidents. A caller will dial 911 on a…