Crime, Law and Justice

Dutoit out at 8 symphonies amid sexual assault accusations
The reaction to the graphic sexual assault accusations made by the four women has been swift in the classical music world, accompanied by assertions about Dutoit's decades-long reputation for inappropriate behavior.
Elderly couple stopped in Nebraska with 60 pounds of weed 'for Christmas presents'
During the traffic stop, deputies noticed a strong smell of raw marijuana. The York County Sheriff's Department estimated the street value of the pot at more than $300,000.
Teen gets 25 years in psychiatric hospital in Wis. 'Slender Man' stabbing
In 2014, Anissa Weier and classmate Morgan Geyser lured another classmate to the woods and stabbed her multiple times in an attempt to impress a fictional internet character.
Minnetonka police investigate armed kidnapping
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding two people involved in an alleged kidnapping in Minnetonka. Witnesses saw a man kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint at about 4 p.m. Thursday.
Tangled details of sheriff's residency at center of spat in Ramsey County
Former longtime sheriff Bob Fletcher claims Jack Serier didn't live in Ramsey County when he was appointed sheriff last January. Serier disputes that and offers up documents of evidence.
Ellison wants probe of abuse claims from Somali deportation flight
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison called news reports of alleged mistreatment of 92 Somalis on a recent deportation flight "profoundly disturbing" and is pressing federal immigration authorities for answers.
St. Paul man sentenced in drug overdose death
Garyegus Cooper, 39, admitted selling drugs to a man who overdosed in June 2016.