Crime, Law and Justice

Westerville police said in a statement that the shootings happened Saturday after officers responded to a 911 hang-up call. The officers were shot around noon after entering the residence.
Prosecutors: Former St. Kate's student accused of arson left her family multiple times
On two separate occasions in the last five months, Tnuza Hassan's family reported her missing to law enforcement, according to a memorandum in support of her detention filed Friday evening by federal prosecutors.
No. 3 Justice Department official Rachel Brand will step down
Brand's departure will leave a key vacancy in the succession of people who are tasked with overseeing the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Head of FBI for Minnesota, Dakotas to retire
Special Agent in Charge Rick Thornton plans to leave the FBI's Minneapolis division at the end of February.
A Minnesota man charged with attacking a priest in North Dakota accused the reverend during a bond hearing of raping a woman, an accusation that the Catholic Diocese of Fargo says has no merit.
Organizers of a Minnesota ice fishing tournament says an investigation into possible fraud has cleared three Ohio men who won prizes, including a pickup truck.
3M asks for delay in state trial
The Maplewood-based company said it needs time to respond to a report released this week by the Minnesota Department of Health.
The Apple Valley detective was investigating principal Chris Endicott for allegedly stalking several people and breaking into their homes and stealing personal information.