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St. Paul police release images of Pride flag vandalism suspect
Authorities have released images of a suspect they believe is responsible for vandalizing rainbow Pride flags in St. Paul last week and are asking the public's help in identifying the person. Police say there have now been 30 instances of vandalism of rainbow flags, including one case where there was damage to the new Minnesota flag, in the Highland Park and Macalester-Groveland neighborhoods last week. 'While we believe this person is responsible for a number of those incidents, we cannot definitively say they are responsible for 'all' of the cases at this time,' said Nikki Muehlhausen, a St. Paul police spokesperson. Neighbors have been rallying together, buying more flags and signs and planning to display them in their yards. Three of the cases have been on Jefferson Avenue, between the 1700 and 2000 blocks; another two were on the 1200 block of Palace Avenue and two more on the 1700 block of Bayard Avenue. There have also been reports of vandalized flags at Half Priced Books & JS Bean Factory and police are investigating whether those incidents are connected to the other ones. Investigators are urging people in the Highland Park and Macalester-Groveland neighborhoods to come forward if they have any surveillance footage that may show the suspect or related information. Tips can be called into the department's Western District at 651-266-5512 or by emailing Iranian national arrested in St. Paul as part of national ICE sweep Vance Boelter federal hearing pushed back because he's been on suicide watch Pardon applications are being carefully crafted with one man in mind: Donald Trump Anoka sex offender sentenced to prison for asking fellow inmate to drug accuser Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer mocks sex trafficking case in closing, calls charges 'badly exaggerated'
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Roseville mother recovering after she was shot seven times
Mother recovering after she was shot seven times Mother recovering after she was shot seven times Mother recovering after she was shot seven times A Roseville, Minnesota mother is recovering at home after she was shot seven times while picking up someone at a bar. On July 13, Tyra Rogers didn't need home health care. She was a thriving, healthy mother, but everything changed when she was giving her mom a ride home from a bar on the East side of St. Paul. Her daughter was also in the back seat. "The truck pulls up on the side of me and they start shooting," Rogers said. "I looked down and my sweater was smoking. My sweater was smoking, 'cause of how hot the bullet was." A bullet hole almost struck her daughter's car seat. "I asked, is my daughter okay, and the officer reached my arm back and I felt her, and I looked back. She was playing an officer in the ambulance with stickers," said Rogers. Rogers was shot seven times in her legs, back and gut. "My stomach got split open, I gotmaybe 20-something staples going down my whole stomach," Rogers says. She experiences soreness and aching pain, but Rogers says that's not what hurts most. She feels she is missing out on time with her daughter. "I like to bring her places and do stuff with her and now I can't 'cause I can't move around," she said. She's hoping now St. Paul police can close in on the case. Officers say they're still investigating. "I want the people who did this to know what they did, because it's really senseless," Rogers says. "There's too many shootings with women involved nowadays. They are hitting people who aren't their targets." Friends have set up an online fundraiser for Rogers since she can't work while she recovers. St. Paul police are asking anyone with information to give them a call. Anyone with information is encouraged to call investigators at 651-266-5858. Callers can remain anonymous.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- CBS News
Police cited 6,540 motorists for distracted driving in April, up by 1,000 compared to last year
Distracted driving remains a problem in Minnesota. Here's how law enforcement is addressing it. Distracted driving remains a problem in Minnesota. Here's how law enforcement is addressing it. Distracted driving remains a problem in Minnesota. Here's how law enforcement is addressing it. New numbers show the results of Minnesota law enforcement's latest crackdown on distracted driving. Police cited 6,450 drivers for using their cell phones during April's distracted driving enforcement campaign, a thousand more than last year's operation. "When our investigators have to do notifications to family members, it is heart wrenching, gut wrenching, to knock on that door and tell a family member that their loved one has passed and then to know it was preventable," said Commander Jeremy Ellison of St. Paul Police Department. Of the 241 agencies that participated in the coordinated effort to stop distracted driving in April, St. Paul police used a high-riding pickup truck equipped with cameras that point out the side windows to catch texting and driving. St. Paul police issued the most citations at 1,326. Minneapolis police issued none, as they are among the agencies that don't take part in the program. WCCO reached out to MPD to ask why they don't participate in distracted driving enforcement efforts but haven't received a response yet. Officers involved in the crackdown witnessed how hard it is for drivers to break the addiction of texting and driving. In one case, someone was cited twice in less than 10 minutes. "They were stopped at Seventh and Bates, received a citation and then they were stopped at Seventh and Payne and received another citation for the same offense within seven minutes of each other," explained Ellison. Last year, at least 29 traffic deaths and 137 serious injuries in Minnesota were linked to distracted driving. Memorial Day marks what's called the 100 deadliest days, which runs through Labor Day weekend. It's a period when there is an increase in the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. "For newer drivers, school is going to be done soon. Be aware. Do everything you can. Make sure your new drivers are safe and are educated in how to operate the vehicle, what the laws are, and where they're going to go," said Lieutenant Mike Lee of Minnesota State Patrol. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Click It or Ticket campaign is now underway. It runs through June 1. Law enforcement can stop and issue a fine of $140 for unbelted drivers and passengers.
