Three fires in West Duluth this morning have Twin Ports authorities beginning to suspect a serial arsonist is hitting targets in Duluth and Superior. This morning's blazes add to a list of arson fires in the Twin Ports that has grown to nine since March.
May 3, 2012 Vanity was not in the mind of this robbery suspect when he fled Essentia Health in ONLY a hospital gown with an I.V. still in his arm.
A routine traffic stop lead to an arrest of Dennis Yeazle, 23, of Duluth. The series of events that happen after that sound like something from a movie script.
April 30, 2012 Duluth Police have identified the victim of Friday’s homicide as 28 year old Joshua Eric Defoe of Duluth. On Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 8:22AM Duluth Police were called to an apartment in the 100 block of East First Street.
April 28, 2012 It is the first homicide in Duluth since 2010.
On Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 8:22AM Duluth Police were called to an apartment in the 100 block of East First Street. A renter of the apartment called and said he found a male deceased inside.
April 19, 2012 A new program will go "live" in Duluth that is designed to help citizens, help fight crime. It's a free mobile application that will allow you to report crimes and suspicious activity. It's definitely a sign of the times, but one that is not only needed, but welcomed. Download the app!
April 5, 2012 I USE to know lots of people that never locked their door. Never! Day, night, home, not home, didn't matter. But, that trust we once had has been shattered by a crime that didn't even exist when I was young. Home Invasions. They happen way too often and this time, it was keys taken to their automobile. Please, please, use this as a reminder to lock your doors, always. It will help to keep you and your family safe.
March 27, 2012 They seem to be focusing on the East Hillside, but it's a great reminder to us all, to be on the look out for suspicious behavior and to be on our guard for the unexpected.
January 26, 2012 There are two recent incidences of purse snatching in the downtown Duluth area. Police are asking for your help to identify the suspects, but are also warning to use caution and be aware of your surroundings.
January 12, 2012 Keep your family safe, it really just takes common sense. Car break-ins and auto theft may have peaked over the holidays, local authorities are offering some sound advice on how you can avoid becoming a victim.
October 27, 2011 The Duluth Police Department has seen a recent increase in day time residential burglaries in the Duluth and Hermantown areas. Most of the homes burglarized had doors that were left unlocked. They say the items taken most often stolen were jewelry and electronics. Police say their investigation has resulted in some arrests, thankfully, and they are continuing to monitor the situation. They also provided some helpful tips to make your home and family safer.
A woman from Kissimmee, FL is facing both theft and child neglect charges for allegedly leaving two children in a car in the parking lot of a store where she was shoplifting.
October 24, 2011 Unfortunately, vehicle prowlers are taking advantage of Northland firearm hunters. They know that the upcoming Deer Hunting season will have people bringing their firearms in to be cleaned or transported to their hunting shack. Here's a warning from the Duluth Police Department.
