An 18-year-old summer camp employee is facing a felony privacy charge in Washington County District Court after authorities allege he secretly photographed a child inside a bathroom stall during a summer camp program in Forest Lake.

A 55-year-old man has been charged in Washington County after authorities allege he used another person’s identity to make two unauthorized cash withdrawals totaling $12,760 from the victim’s bank account.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of 2026 have been detected in Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. Health officials urge residents to use insect repellent, eliminate standing water, and take precautions as mosquito season ramps up following Minnesota's record-setting 2025 West Nile virus season.

A Woodbury man faces multiple felony charges following allegations that he surreptitiously used a recording or observation device targeting minors.

Two Chicago brothers are facing first-degree drug charges in Washington County after authorities allegedly discovered approximately two kilograms of fentanyl during a traffic stop in Lake Elmo.

An Oakdale couple is facing multiple felony charges in Washington County following an investigation that resulted in allegations of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor and the possession of child sexual abuse material.

A Woodbury man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities allegedly recovered nearly four pounds of methamphetamine and a firearm during the execution of a search warrant at his apartment, according to a criminal complaint filed in Washington County.