minnesota bureau of criminal apprehension Archives

Southern Minnesota officer shoots and kills armed individual

July 5, 2021

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS – An officer in Olivia, Minnesota shot and killed a person the police department said was armed during an “altercation” in an alley early Sunday morning. According to the department, the “armed individual” confronted the officer. The person was taken to a nearby hospital but died there. The department did not identify the officer or the person who was…

Officer-Involved Shooting Sunday South of Minneapolis in Burnsville

April 18, 2021

TJ Nelson,

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — (FOX 9) Investigators say a carjacking suspect, who fired shots at officers, was shot and killed by police on Sunday during an incident on Highway 13. According to police, the man in his 20s, who has not yet been identified, was reportedly driving a vehicle with stolen plates when he was involved in a crash. Shortly after,…

Fatal shooting investigation in Moorhead, no danger to public

March 22, 2021

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – Moorhead Police and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating a fatal shooting incident. Officers responded to a reported gunshot injury in the 400 block of Sunrise Circle at about 7:45 p.m. Sunday and found the victim dead. Police say there is no threat to the public. No suspects are being sought and no one…

Deputy shot, two suspects dead in Wadena County shootout

"A short time later, at least one of the motorists began shooting at the officers. One of the officers returned fire. All four were struck by gunfire."

February 28, 2021

George Gonzales,

WADENA COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are dead after an attempted traffic stop late Saturday evening in Wadena County. Around 8:48 Saturday night a Wadena County deputy attempted to stop a car for a traffic offence when the driver fled the scene. “We were driving home from Bemidji and we saw cars stopped on the road and we thought…

Detroit Lakes man awaiting charges in child pornography investigation

The ICAC Task Force investigation is ongoing.

August 20, 2020

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn.–A Detroit Lakes man is awaiting charges after being arrested for suspicion of possessing child pornography. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension arrested 31-year-old Alexander John Coyne on Wednesday as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation. The Task Force reportedly received several tips related to child pornography. Formal charges against Coyne are expected to…

Thief River Falls man indicted on child pornography charges

August 10, 2020

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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.–A Thief River Falls man made his first court appearance on Monday after being charged with production, distribution and possession of child pornography. According to the indictment, between February 12, 2020 and February 20, 2020 38-year-old Benjamin Joseph Roggenbuck attempted to use two children to produce sexually explicit content. Roggenbuck also knowingly distributed child pornography and was…

Officer Involved Shooting in rural Clay County

July 22, 2020

Site Staff,

CLAY COUNTY, MN – The Clay County sheriff reports there’s been an officer-involved shooting overnight. Shortly before 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, a Glyndon police officer tried to stop a vehicle for an equipment violation but the driver failed to pull over and there was a pursuit. During the chase, the officer fired his gun at the vehicle. No one was injured….

Missing Wheaton Man’s Death Ruled a Homicide

68-year-old Terry McCoy's body was found in Traverse County on Monday

July 9, 2020

TJ Nelson,

TRAVERSE CO., Minn. — A Wheaton man’s death is ruled a homicide by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner. 68-year-old Terry McCoy’s body was found in Traverse County on Monday. He was reported missing on June 18 after he was last seen around 5:30 p.m. on June 17. The Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide along with the Minnesota…

Two injured in Moorhead assault, BCA called to investigate

June 4, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Two people were transported to a local hospital Thursday morning after a reported assault. The Moorhead Police Department says officers responded to 1615 20 Street S at approximately 1 a.m. When officers arrived they discovered two people needing medial attention. One of the individuals, a man, was severely injured. Moorhead Police say the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has…

Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force Investigating Overdoses Linked to Blue Pills

The pills are reported to be extremely potent and potentially fatal.

May 1, 2020

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BELTRAMI COUNTY, N.D.–The Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force is warning the public about a fatal drug linked to multiple overdoses in the region. The Task Force says small blue pills being sold as 30mg Percocet or “Perc 30s” may contain Fentanyl. The pills come in various shades of blue and have a “30” and “M” on the side. The pills…