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Your Help is Needed to Locate the Duluth Police Department's "Property Crimes Wanted Person of the Week"

Cathy Kates — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:48 +0000

Last week's property crimes person of the week was arrested shortly after the information and her picture was posted. Thank you for your help. This system has seemed to work well in locating the person or persons the Duluth Police Department are looking for. Here is who they are seeking this week, do you know this man?

UPDATED: Duluth's "Property Crime's Person of the Week" ARRESTED

Cathy Kates — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:56:28 +0000

The method of sharing information and pictures with the public has helped in many instances. The Duluth Police Department has another Property Crimes Person of the Week and is hoping you can help with her whereabouts. Have you seen this woman? Her name is Marie Ann Deschampe and was born August 1, 1985. She [...]

Four Overdose Incidents this Weekend Believed to be Linked to Illegal Use of Heroin in Duluth

Cathy Kates — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:16:31 +0000

Local authorities and first responders were busy this weekend with an unusual amount of drug overdoses. At the time I am writing this, none have died, but it does give us the increased sense of awareness that something must be done. The overdoses happened Friday and Saturday. The Duluth Police Department reported that they believe [...]

Shooting in Duluth, Police Asking for Public's Help in Active Investigation

Cathy Kates — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:33:03 +0000

Police are asking for your help in a shooting that occurred Saturday night in Duluth. Can you help? Here’s what we know so far. On Saturday, April 27th, 2013 at 3:13 AM Duluth Police were called to a residence in the2200 block of West 2nd Street on the report of a shooting. Officers arrived and [...]

Wanted "Person of the Week" by the Duluth Police Department, Do You Know This Man?

Cathy Kates — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:55:06 +0000

It’s a good feeling to know that information you’ve shared with the police may have helped apprehend a suspect. The Duluth Police Department has been sending out information on the “Property Crimes Person of the Week” and found that it has helped locate the individual in many cases and often lead to an arrest. Can you help this week?

Duluth Red Lobster Thief Arrested for Second Arrest of Stolen Crustacean

Cathy Kates — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:35:06 +0000

This story is unusual to begin with, but to have it happen twice REALLY makes it unique. Apparently, this gentleman has a love of lobsters, enough so that he would steal a lobster, not once, but twice, from the Red Lobster Restaurant in Duluth. How long can lobsters survive out of the water??? On Wednesday, [...]

Man Arrested After Breaking Into Restaurant, Eating 16 Slices of Pie and Falling Asleep

Joe Student — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:02:48 +0000

A man broke into a Baltimore fast-food restaurant last month and ate 16 slices of pie before falling asleep and being captured, police say. Baltimore police responded to a break-in at a Popeye's chicken restaurant on Feb. 19, whereupon they found a 62-year-old man asleep on the floor of the establishme

Authorities Need Your Help Finding Missing Minnesota Child Named Carlos Orozco [UPDATED - Child Found]

Nick Cooper — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:31:23 +0000

According to WCCO TV in Minneapolis, missing child Carlos Orozco has been found safe and a suspect is in custody. Around noon today, Orozco was reported missing from his home while his mother was in the shower. This led to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issuing an Amber Alert this afternoon. When she got out of the shower, [...]

Woman Loses Tooth In Burglar's Hand

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:30:42 +0000

Police in the Cayman Islands are on the look out for a local woman’s tooth. They may well find it still stuck in the hand of the man who “stole” it from her. What had happened is the woman awoke early Friday morning to find a burglar in her house. The thief tried to silence her screams [...]

Double Amputee Olympic Sprinter Charged in Girlfriend's Murder

Cathy Kates — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:43:01 +0000

We hailed him as a hero. Any Olympian is an inspiration based on their dedication to their sport, but to have to train to be the best of the best while also being a double amputee and overcoming that obstacle had people across the world in awe. Once again, for a reason on the entirely other end of the spectrum, Oscar Pistorius has the world in awe, this time...for the murder of his girlfriend.

Duluth Police Need Your Help Identifying Theft Suspect in a Vehicle Prowl Theft

Cathy Kates — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:02:23 +0000

Even though you fear this could happen to you, you're always shocked to hear when it happens at a place that you frequent, a grocery store, your neighborhood gas station or near your home. You try to remember to lock your car doors, but vehicle prowlers are clever. The Duluth Police Department are looking for your help to identify the suspect in vehicle prowl and theft this week. Does he look familiar to you?

How to Stop Identity Thieves From Stealing Your Tax Refund

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:52:54 +0000

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it had targeted about 400 identity thieves across the country. The thieves were using stolen Social Security numbers to file false tax returns and then claim the refunds.

Duluth Police Department's Property Crimes Person of the Week

Cathy Kates — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:54:11 +0000

The public has been very helpful in locating many of the Property Crimes Person(s) of the Week. It’s a good feeling to know that information you’ve shared with the police may have helped apprehend a criminal. Can you help this week? This week, they are looking for information on Ryan James Torkelson, born August 27, [...]

Duluth Police Need Your Help Identifying a Theft Suspect, Do You Recognize This Person

Cathy Kates — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:05:37 +0000

Do you recognize this woman? She is wanted for theft of a purse and the Duluth Police Department are asking for your help to find her. The image of the suspect was captured as she was getting off the DTA bus on Monday, December 24th, 2012. A purse was stolen from one of the passengers [...]

Duluth Police Department's Property Crimes Wanted Person of the Week

Cathy Kates — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:21:15 +0000

It’s a good feeling to know that information you’ve shared with the police may have helped apprehend a criminal. The Duluth Police Department has been sending out information on the “Property Crimes Person of the Week” and found that it has helped locate the individual in many cases and often lead to an arrest. Can you help this week?

Duluth Police Ask for Your Help Identifying Motor Vehicle Theft and Burglary Suspects

Cathy Kates — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:06:59 +0000

I’m sure you’ve read our blogs with information about the “Wanted Person of the Week” from the Duluth Police Department. They are now asking for your help again, this time to identify suspects that are involved with motor vehicle theft and burglary. Do you recognize these individuals? The images were captured by a surveillance [...]

Sandy Hook School Shooter Adam Lanza Wore EAR PLUGS During Massacre

Chris Allen — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:43 +0000

Investigators in the Sandy Hook shootings have revealed that Adam Lanza, the kid who entered the school and began his shooting spree was found with ear plugs in his ears. One can speculate but there are more questions than answers. Here is was is bothering authorities. If he was worried about his hearing, then why [...]

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is Investigating an Officer Impersonation-PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Cathy Kates — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:01:33 +0000

This happened to a friend's daughter in Esko a couple years back and it made me sick with worry for my own child. It's happened again, this time, on the Range. It's so sad that it has come to the public being wary of the people that are suppose to be protecting us, because some idiots are impersonating officers. Teach your children how to respond SAFELY, if they are pulled over by an officer of the law.

Beware: Counterfeit Bills are Being Passed in the Twin Ports

Cathy Kates — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:12:53 +0000

It seems to happen at the busiest times of the year. With the holidays upon us and money being exchanged for gifts, food and travel, those that are looking to pass fake bills are finding it easy. The best way to avoid an unfortunate situation is to be aware, here's what the details and what you're looking for:

Best Western Motel Downtown Duluth Robbed by Armed Suspect

Cathy Kates — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:54:47 +0000

A few weeks ago we were amazed at the crime that was happening in our area. Something that Northlanders are not use to hearing about. Then, things settled down. But, as we start to kick off our holiday season and cooler weather hits, so does another crime that leaves us baffled at the changes happening in our city.