Minnesota man receives over 25 pounds of cocaine from Mexico: Charges
A Coon Rapids man faces felony drug charges after law enforcement seized over 25 pounds of cocaine and 109k during a drug bust.
'Can't wait to kill ya': Coon Rapids man pleads guilty to threatening U.S. senator
According to prosecutors, the Coon Rapids man accused the senator of turning him into a domestic terrorist, adding "I can't wait to kill ya." He faces up to five years in prison.
Ghost guns found in car at Coon Rapids homecoming game; 2 teens charged
The Coon Rapids Police Department arrested five people after four ghost guns were found in two separate vehicles. Police say one individual was interviewed and released, but two minors and two adults remain in custody, according to a press release.
Coon Rapids man accused of leaving U.S. Senator threatening voicemails
A federal grand jury indicted a Coon Rapids man Friday for allegedly threatening a U.S. Senator after he left several voicemails.
Theft suspect with 34 warrants flees wrong way on Hwy 10 before being caught
A man suspected of attempting to steal bags of merchandise from a business in Coon Rapids drove the wrong way down Highway 10 before being apprehended.
Ominous clouds spotted ahead of Thursday storms
Storms that dropped some rain and brought a little lightning to the Twin Cities on Thursday came with some ominous-looking shelf clouds.
Charges: Anoka County inmate escaped from custody after sneaking into employee car
An inmate managed to hide inside an Anoka County employee’s vehicle who drove away without realizing an inmate was with her,
2 men killed in exchange of gunfire at Coon Rapids apartment building
An exchange of gunfire inside an apartment complex in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on Monday evening left two men dead and a third injured, deputies say.
Former middle school paraprofessional charged in child ‘sextortion’ scheme
A former middle school special education paraprofessional has been charged with a sextortion scheme that targeted minors by offering them in-game perks, privileges and other gifts in exchange for sexual favors.
1 killed, 1 injured in Anoka crash after fleeing police Tuesday night
A driver died and his passenger was injured in a crash after he fled police Tuesday night, authorities said.
Tornado touched down in Coon Rapids, Minn. during Wednesday's storms
A tornado touched down in Coon Rapids, Minnesota Wednesday night, as strong storms hit the Twin Cities metro during the evening, survey crews confirmed on Thursday.
Community raising money for family of Minnesota couple killed in Mexico
A Coon Rapids couple visiting Mexico was murdered by gunmen on a highway near the popular tourist destination of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Now, the community is raising money to pay for their funerals and help their children stay in school.
Veteran’s uniform returned after car stolen
The Coon Rapids Police Department announced on Facebook it has returned the uniform of a National Guard Staff Sergeant after it had been stolen.
Birdhouse maker creates replicas of customers' homes
A Coon Rapids man started building birdhouses for friends and family about 10 years ago, but recently his passion has really begun to turn heads.
Warrant issued for Coon Rapids man fleeing murder charge in Nevada
A warrant has been issued to apprehend a man believed to be responsible in the death of his nearby neighbor in Coon Rapids.