Anoka County Sheriff’s Office

1 Dead, 1 Hurt After Head-On Crash In Ramsey

Authorities say one person is dead and another was hospitalized after a head-on crash in the north metro overnight.

2012/08/24

Cedar Man Dies After Hitting Dog With Motorcycle

A 53-year-old man from Cedar died last Thursday after hitting a dog with his motorcycle back on Aug. 10, according to police.

2012/08/20

Man Hit, Killed By Train In Fridley

Police in Fridley are investigating after a man was hit and killed by a train Monday night.

2012/07/24

Police: Pickup Slams Into Andover Duplex; 2 Injured

A pickup truck lost control Tuesday night in Andover, crossing a median before slamming into a car and then a house, authorities said.

2012/07/10

Man Dragged 50 Feet In Coon Rapids Hit-And-Run

A 26-year-old Coon Rapids man was struck by a car and dragged about 50 feet, police say. According to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, at about 5:17 a.m. Saturday, the man was hit on the 11400 Block of Xavis Street NW.

2012/06/30

Police: Truck Impounded In Coon Rapids Hit-And-Run

Authorities have impounded a truck in connection with the hit-and-run that left a 9-year-old boy in critical condition.

2012/06/15

Boy, 9, In Critical Condition After Coon Rapids Hit-And-Run

A 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after a pickup truck struck him and drove off Wednesday night in Coon Rapids, authorities said.

2012/06/13

Blaine Man Killed In Crash On Highway 65

An 80-year-old man from Blaine was killed Monday morning after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 65, according to police.

2012/06/04

Champlin Man, 20, Dead After Car Broadsided In Anoka County

A 20-year-old Champlin man was killed and two others were injured in a broadside crash in Anoka County Friday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

2012/05/04

Police: Vikings Player Arrested After Birthday Party Beating

A Minnesota Vikings running back is in jail after he allegedly beat up a 22-year-old man early Saturday morning at a birthday party in Oak Grove.

2012/04/28

Community Mourns Boy Killed In Dirt Bike Accident

Anoka County Lt. Paul Lenzmeier identified the victim as Nicholas Engler. Authorities say his father, Robert Engler, is the Oak Grove Assistant Fire Chief.

2012/04/21

North Metro Homeowners Warn Of Driveway Repair Scam

OAK GROVE, Minn. (WCCO) — Homeowners across the north metro are being urged to stay alert for contractors promising a quick fix for your driveway. Several cases have popped up in recent weeks of blacktop […]

2012/04/11

Anoka Co. Corrections Officer Accused Of Groping Inmate

A 57-year-old man who was a correctional officer at the Anoka County Jail is accused of touching an inmate inappropriately, according to charges filed Thursday in Anoka County Court.

2012/03/15