A driver was arrested on suspicion of impairment after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash and hiding in a wooded area, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities in Washington County have filed a criminal complaint charging Ernest Richard Bergdahl, a Newport resident, with seven felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

A Wisconsin man has been charged in Washington County after prosecutors allege he “brake-checked” another driver on Highway 61, triggering a chain-reaction crash that injured multiple people, including a child.

A man has been charged with felony second-degree drug possession after authorities allegedly recovered more than 30 grams of suspected methamphetamine while responding to a domestic complaint at a Newport motel.

Oakdale Man Charged with Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Washington County

A carjacking suspect was arrested after leading police on a pursuit from St. Paul into western Wisconsin. The chase involved multiple law enforcement agencies and ended with a foot pursuit and arrest near Hudson.

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper and the driver of a Lexus suffered serious injuries after a crash on Interstate 35 near 220th Street in Forest Lake on Sunday afternoon. The Forest Lake Police Department is investigating.

A large police response to reports of possible shots fired in Newport, Minnesota, ended after deputies found no evidence of a shooting or injuries during an extensive search.

An Andover resident is facing a felony charge in Washington County District Court following an investigation into alleged criminal sexual conduct involving a minor.

The Minnesota State Patrol has identified a 28-year-old Hastings motorcyclist who died in a crash involving an SUV at the Highway 61 and Highway 95 interchange in Cottage Grove.

A Minneapolis man is facing felony charges after authorities allege he intentionally drove a vehicle toward two campground workers at Saint Croix Bluffs Regional Park in Washington County before fleeing from deputies on foot.

Residents are encouraged to show their support for veterans and wounded service members as the Wounded Warrior Project bike ride travels through Woodbury on Saturday, July 25.

A Saint Paul man is facing a felony charge in Washington County after prosecutors alleged he used coercion to engage in sexual contact with a minor in Lake Elmo last week.

A Stillwater woman is facing a felony criminal vehicular operation charge after prosecutors allege she caused a crash while impaired by alcohol that left another driver with a fractured spine.

A 15-year-old girl and her 44-year-old mother were arrested after a post-fireworks altercation in Cottage Grove on July 5. Police say a reported firearm was never verified, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Heavy rain and strong thunderstorms brought up to several inches of rain across the Twin Cities on July 3-4, triggering flash flood warnings and forcing fireworks cancellations and delays in Eagan, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Apple Valley, and Hastings.

A person was found dead Sunday afternoon after firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire at a residence in Forest Lake, according to the Forest Lake Fire Department.

The Oakdale Police Department says multiple fights and the actions of a large group of unruly juveniles caused panic during Oakdale's Summerfest fireworks celebration Saturday night, prompting officers to request assistance from neighboring law enforcement agencies.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve was temporarily closed on Friday after an abandoned vehicle linked to a Dakota County pursuit was found. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat.

Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms dropped 1 to 2 inches of rain across much of the Twin Cities metro on June 23, with isolated totals nearing 2 inches. Lightning strikes, downed tree limbs, and power line incidents were reported.