Minneapolis Police Commander Bruce Folkens of the Special Crimes Investigations Division and Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced today that a Minneapolis man, Kenyatta Buckles, has been charged in one rape and robbery, an attempted rape and robbery, and is a suspect in three others. “This comes to us through great police work,” said Freeman. “We […]
Sergeant Infante was humbled to be a special guest at the Excelsior Cub Scout Pack 3429 Den Meeting on Tuesday, March 19th. He spoke with the kids about his role in the MPD and how he works to keep our communities safe. Sergeant Infante also led and taught the youth the proper way to fold […]
March 22, 2019 (MINNEAPOLIS) Minneapolis Police are looking for the public’s help in identifying an Aggravated Robbery suspect who used a firearm to gain compliance from his victims. On Sunday, March 10th at 2:43 pm, three suspects walked into the T-Mobile located at 1710 New Brighton Blvd and pulled a gun on the employees, forced […]
On Tuesday, March 19th the Minneapolis Police Department and our partners at the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) were invited to present a public safety presentation at the 2019 Final Four Volunteer Orientation held at Williams Arena. The MPD and CELL will train more than 2,000 volunteers that will be at various locations in downtown Minneapolis […]
Ron Kjos, father of Assistant Chief Mike Kjos, collected 2.5 million pop can pull-tabs since 2006. On Monday, March 18th he donated them all to the Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis! MPD employees came to help assist him with the donation, then stayed to prepare lunch for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
On Saturday, March 16th Officer Ali from the MPD Community Engagement Team joined community members at the Neighbors Together in Solidarity event at Dar AI-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington. This event was coordinated by Minnesota Muslim religious leaders as an emergency meeting regarding the terrorist attacks in New Zealand. There was a tremendous turnout from all […]
March 18, 2019 (MINNEAPOLIS) On Wednesday, March 13, 2019 just before 1:00 am, Minneapolis Police Respond to the 3200 block of Sheridan Avenue North on a report of a report of an unwanted male who was down after a fall. Officers arrived and located a male in medical distress and provided aid until relieved by […]
The Minneapolis Police Department, under the direction of Chief Arradondo, have cultivated strong relationships with our religious leaders in each community in Minneapolis. It is at times like this we draw on those relationships to continue dialogue on concerns and fears surrounding the tragic incidents that happened in New Zealand. Public safety is the […]
Missing Juvenile Located Safe March 11, 2019 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis Police Department would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in locating the missing juvenile, Levoris Robinson. He has been located safe. # # # Minneapolis Police Ask for Public’s Help in Locating Missing Juvenile March 11, 2019 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis Police […]
All are welcome to join MPD for Building Bridges through Basketball at Hospitality House on Saturday, March 23rd! Minneapolis Police Officers will be playing in a basketball game with Hospitality House Youth, along with enjoying games and food. The event is free and takes place at 1220 Logan Ave N, Minneapolis.