St. Paul police
Coverage of St. Paul police in the Nexus archive.
- No deadline, no urgency: St. Paul mayor on decision to clear out encampments
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced citywide encampment clearances starting at Pig’s Eye Park due to safety and public health concerns, citing over 500 police calls, including violent crimes. The city plans to connect residents with shelter and housing alternatives, emphasizing systemic issues over bed availability.
- Charges: Video captured former New Horizon Academy teacher repeatedly striking ‘frightened’ child
A former New Horizon Academy teacher was charged with malicious punishment of a 4-year-old child after surveillance video showed him striking the child multiple times. The school stated the employee was fired immediately following the incident, which occurred at the Lower Afton Road location.
- St. Paul bicyclist dies from injuries after being hit by open car door
A bicyclist in St. Paul died from injuries sustained after being struck by an open car door on June 27. The incident occurred on Highland Parkway when the driver of a parked vehicle opened the door, hitting the cyclist, who later succumbed to a head injury. The woman in the parked car cooperated with authorities.
- St. Paul police investigating death on Robert Street
St. Paul police are investigating a death that occurred on Robert Street. The incident is currently under examination by local law enforcement.
- St. Paul police investigating death on Robert Street South
St. Paul police are investigating a death on the 100 block of Robert Street South. Authorities confirm there is no threat to the public, and further details are expected to be released later.
- St. Paul police searching for missing non-verbal teen Daymarieon Comer
St. Paul police are searching for Daymarieon Comer, a 15-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who was last seen on Friday afternoon.
- Barbara Mork-Woodford Remembered in Saint Paul Vigil
A St. Paul community held a vigil to remember Barbara Mork-Woodford, who died in a pedestrian crash on June 8 near Hamline Avenue North. Friends and neighbors called for safer streets and alleged distracted driving, though police have not confirmed this. The case is under investigation by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.
- St. Paul woman dies 2 weeks after being hit by car near Hamline Avenue
A 47-year-old St. Paul woman, Barbara Mork, died two weeks after being struck by a car near Hamline Avenue North and Midway Parkway. Authorities confirmed her death and sent the case to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for charging considerations. A fundraiser highlighted her role as a mother, grandmother, and pet owner.
- Man sentenced to nearly 16 years for assaults that left twin sons with dozens of fractures
A 20-year-old Ramsey County man was sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison for causing 60 fractures in his 3-month-old twin sons through assaults. The judge imposed consecutive terms for the injuries, and the grandmother reported hearing the man scream at the children. He is currently held in Ramsey County Jail and will transfer to St. Cloud Correctional Facility.