Plymouth Police: Boy, 7, Fatally Shot

The city’s public safety department said the shooting happened just after 3 p.m. Wednesday on the 6000 block of Shenandoah Lane.

Complaints Lead Suburb To Explain How Yellow Lights Work

Police in Plymouth say they are hearing complaints about drivers who take risks at flashing yellow arrows or honk at those in front of them.

Alcohol Involved In Fatal Highway 169 Crash: MSP

The vehicle was traveling on Highway 169 at high rates of speed when it hit the shoulder and rolled multiple times, authorities say.

Twin Cities Man Forced Mother to Make Bank Withdrawal Just Before Her Death

A Plymouth man pleaded guilty to wheeling his mother into a local bank in order to obtain more than $35,000 hours before she died.

Plymouth Man Stole More Than $755,000 from Employees: Feds

Charges say he used the money for country club membership dues, sports tickets, clothes, and his daughter's tuition payments.

Twin Cities Teen May Face Charges After Clown Stunt, Police Say

A teenage girl may face charges after police say she created a Facebook page titled “Kroacky Klown” and threatened local communities.

Plymouth Police: Be Wary of These Scams

Plymouth Police are educating residents about two scams that have recently become common throughout the state.

$5,000 Reward Offered In Plymouth Creek Park Arson

A fire Aug. 15 destroyed new playground equipment valued at $81,000.

Hennepin County Heroin Town Hall Being Held in Plymouth

A town hall meeting on heroin in Hennepin County will be held at the Plymouth Creek Community Center, 14800 34th Avenue North Plymouth.

Three Shot Outside Liquor Store: Police, Court and Fire Roundup

The top police, fire and court stories from our Twin Cities Patch sites include a woman who died after a crash on an icy road.

Woman Punches, Knees Pregnant Woman’s Stomach, Police Say: Crime Roundup

The top police, fire and court stories from our Twin Cities Patch sites include a business license suspension after employee takes cash from officer for “massage.”

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Firefighters Battle Garage Blaze in Extremely Cold Temperatures: Fire Roundup

The fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a grocery store that had to discard food contaminated by smoke.

College Coach Accused Of Having Sex With Teenager: Police and Court Roundup

The top police and court stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a car plunging off an overpass and onto a frozen pond.

Hennepin Co. Attorney: 'Be Smart When Using Smart Phones, Electronics'

Recently there have been a string of robberies of electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets and computers in the Metro Area.

Man Dies in Rollover Crash, But Passenger Not Injured: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a woman who slashed another woman’s face with a butcher knife.

Cause of Vicksburg Village Fire Declared to Be ‘Undetermined’

There were multiple possibilities, but investigators couldn’t determine the primary source of the fire.

19 of the Strangest Minnesota Crimes of 2013

With sex toys, racing pigeons, naked burglaries and more, the past year had some crazy moments.

Coach Cleared and Police Search for Naked Intruder: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a Level III sex offender moving to a Twin Cities suburb.

Hennepin County Has Tips for Avoiding Target Fiasco, I.D. Theft

A security breach at Target has impacted literally millions of credit card users. What can consumers do to protect themselves?

Catholic Defense League: MPR is ‘Hypocritical,’ Withholding Sex Abuse Details

With the church under fire, the league fired back that MPR is delaying the release of information in order to benefit its editorial schedule.

Abandoned Box Shuts Down MSP Airport’s Terminal 2

The box was not a bomb, but operations came to a halt for two hours.

Man Gets Life Without Parole for Killing Wife, Unborn Child: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man found dead in a car pulled from a burning garage, priest misconduct and a stabbing threat.

Plymouth DWI Victim Honored During Warrant Crackdown

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Deputy Jon Niemann’s death.

‘Catholic Church is a Total Mess’: Residents Angry Over Latest Accusations

While some are waiting to see how the investigations play out, others are frustrated with a church embroiled in controversy over clergy sex abuse accusations.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Deputies Say Woman Accused Her Mother of Being Satan, Choked Her: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a woman shot in an apartment, a couple who left a baby in a car and a kidnapping.

Small Number of Accused Priests Have Far-Flung Influence

Only 30 clerics were on last week’s list of accused priests, but an animated Patch map and interactive timeline illustrate the scope of their time in the ministry.

Lakeville North Student Killed in Crash: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include more information on a fatal crash into a pond, a stabbing and a prisoner escape.

Sheriff: Plan A Sober Ride this Holiday Weekend

Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are ramping up DWI enforcement this holiday season.

Police Seek Armed Robbers, Laptop Thieves and Serial Burglar: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a police chief possibly moving to another city.

Teacher Charged With Having Sex With Students In His Home: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include more info about shooting of doctor and an update on a stowaway.

Priest Sexual Abuse Allegations Reported in Suburbs: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man charged for the third time with indecent exposure.

Sheriff Stanek: Beware of Thin Ice

The ice is not yet thick enough to walk on.

‘Cruella de Vil’ Arrested on Halloween and Woman Convicted of Animal Cruelty: Police and Fire Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a pedestrian who died after being hit by an SUV and a former deputy convicted of stealing prescription drugs.

A ‘Declaration of Love’: Plymouth Man Carves Names Into Lewis and Clark Stone

Cole Randall said his wife’s cancer scare caused him to scratch their names into a sandstone column that also bears the signature of William Clark.

Father Pleads Guilty in Daughter’s Drowning and Missing Girl Found 5 Miles from Home: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man charged with swindling $137,000 from a company.

At Knollwood Mall, Man Breaks Girlfriend’s Phone, Punches His Way Into Her Car, Police Say

The Plymouth man is accused of felony domestic assault. He has been twice convicted of domestic assault.

Officer-Involved Shooting and Man Indicted for Ex-Girlfriend’s Death

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a driver charged for texted right before car crash.

Stowaway In New Home and Burger King Bandit: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a cheerleader sentenced for prostituting her teammate.