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Charges: Rochester Man Snuck into Teen Girl's Room to Rape Her
The alleged sexual assaults happened from June through December of last year.
Arrest Made in Minnesota's Baby Angel 2011 Infant Death Case
“Baby Angel” was discovered floating in the Mississippi River about seven miles south of Winona by boaters in September of 2011.
Feds: Minnesota Sex Offender Distributed Child Pornography Videos
The federal indictment is the result of an investigation conducted by the Chaska Police Department, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and FBI.
Minor Solicitation Investigation Leads to Arrest of Byron Man
Rochester police and the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office worked together over the course of the investigation.
Murder & Manslaughter Charges Filed in Austin Drug Death
Investigators identified the suspect when he called the victim’s phone after she was found dead.
Authorities Identify Teen Girl Killed During Minnesota Pursuit
Officials have identified the driver of the fleeing vehicle and have revealed how she got it.
Byron Teen Charged With Injury Hit & Run in Downtown Rochester
The victim was on an electric scooter and suffered likely fractures on one of his legs.
$184K Restitution For Theft From Rochester Memory Care Resident
Court documents say the funds were drained from the victim's account over a five-year period.
Rochester Man Admits to Possessing and Disseminating Child Porn
Police reported finding thousands of videos and images stored on his cell phone and other electronic devices.
Guilty Plea Reached in Rochester Bar Burglary
Newly-filed court documents indicate the burglary was one of 44 conducted by eight members of an alleged organized Minneota burglary operation.