Crime, Law and Justice

Nonprofit: Let's get the guns out of the hands of domestic abusers
Getting guns out the hands of domestic abusers, by working with city and county leaders, is the next step of a St. Paul-based nonprofit aimed at reducing domestic violence, the group’s director said Thursday.
Water Gremlin, state meet in Ramsey County court over closure of the plant
The White Bear Township company makes car battery terminals and fishing weights out of lead. Lead can be difficult to control without a strict program that workers and management follow, industry experts say.
Records show Closs kidnapper fought New Mexico inmate
The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents got into a fight in a New Mexico prison with an inmate who asked about the case, showing how word of his crimes has spread and raising questions about whether moving him to an out-of-state lockup accomplished anything.
Vikings S Jayron Kearse faces gun, drunken driving charges
Vikings safety Jayron Kearse has been charged with multiple gun and alcohol counts after authorities say he was driving while impaired and had a loaded gun in his car.
The Wadena County Sheriff's Office says 34-year-old Ryan Paul Petro escaped while he was being transported to a court appearance Monday afternoon.
Federal judge blocks Alabama's tough abortion law
The law would have called for a sentence of 10 years to life in prison for the abortion provider with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Federal prosecutors say two brothers charged with conspiring to export drone parts and technology from the U.S. to Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon are "dangerous" and should remain in custody while they await trial, according to a court document filed Monday.
Vikings' Jayron Kearse apologizes for weekend arrest
Jayron Kearse returned to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday following his weekend arrest on suspicion of driving while impaired and with a loaded gun and apologized to the team and fans.