Domestic Double Homicide 2015 (Click link on left for charge papers) The Hennepin County Attorney, Mike Freeman, has issued a Order of Detention charging Gonzalo Galvan with two counts of Murder – 1st Degree – Premeditated for the double homicide that occurred Friday evening on the 2200 block of 10th Avenue South. The charge papers are […]
Since the introduction of MPD 2.0, Chief Harteau has tasked officers with getting out of their squad cars and walking the beat. The goal is to get to know residents and talk with them in non-emergency situations when possible. On September 27th and 28th, the Chief walked the walk and talked to the talk, visiting […]
September 26, 2015 (MINNEAPOLIS) At 10:38 pm on Friday night there was a ShotSpotter notification of shots fired on the 1800 block of Newton Avenue North. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with a gunshot wound deceased out in front a residence. Officers dealing with a number of people in the area located another […]
UPDATE — 2 in Custody After Double Homicide September 25, 2015 (MINNEAPOLIS) Friday evening at 5:12 pm, Minneapolis Police responded to the 2200 block of South 10th Avenue on a report of a shooting that occurred in a residence. Officers arrived and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds who were deceased. Two other people […]
September 24, 2015 (MINNEAPOLIS) Thursday at 9:23 am, Minneapolis Police responded to a report of a two bus crash in the area of 36th Street East and 1st Avenue South. Arriving officers found that two buses had collided in the intersection and one bus was re-directed into the corner of a house. The roadway was […]
September 24, 2015 (MINNEAPOLIS) Jace Thompson has been located safe and well. Officers and family are with him at this time. The MPD would like to thank everyone, especially the media, who helped get the word out about this incident. #### MPD Asks for Public’s Help Locating Missing Child September 24, 2015 (MINNEAPOLIS) The Minneapolis […]
September 23, 2015 (MINNEAPOLIS) Wednesday Mayor Betsy Hodges announced that she is renominating Police Chief Janeé Harteau. “I had planned to announce my nominations of department heads later this fall, but due to speculation regarding Police Chief Janeé Harteau, I am announcing today that I will forward her name to the Executive Committee for renomination, and […]
We are looking to connect people with their stolen property. MPD recently arrested a man for probable cause theft. In his home we found hundreds of items, most stolen from vehicles in the parking garage beside the downtown Hyatt hotel (over the past couple of years). Do you think you are one of the victims? […]
What is it like to go to a hostage call where a man is threatening to kill his 3 year old daughter? Watch officers explain just that as they recount a SWAT incident that happened on September 3rd. After 4 hours of emotionally tolling work, the team was able to save the young girl and […]
It is with great sadness that the Minneapolis Police K-9 Unit announces that K-9 Dutch passed away this past weekend. K-9 Dutch was a 3 ½ year old Dutch Shepherd that was assigned to Officer Tom Fahey. During an exercise session this past weekend, K-9 Dutch accidentally swallowed a lacrosse ball and it became […]