AK-47, Cocaine Among Items Seized in Rochester Traffic StopAK-47, Cocaine Among Items Seized in Rochester Traffic StopA Rochester Police Officer on routine patrol stopped a vehicle with an inoperable brake light that failed to signal a turn.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
New Drug Charges for Man Charged in Large Rochester Meth BustNew Drug Charges for Man Charged in Large Rochester Meth BustHe had entered not guilty pleas to charges of first-degree drug sales and drug possession in a different case before the traffic stop. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester Woman Sentenced For Pair of Significant Drug BustsRochester Woman Sentenced For Pair of Significant Drug BustsOne of the investigations was started by a call from a detainee at the Olmsted County Jail.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Charges: Teen High on Delta 9 THC Caused Rochester Injury CrashCharges: Teen High on Delta 9 THC Caused Rochester Injury CrashHe told officers he did not see the southbound vehicle and that he had smoked cannabis before the crash. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Minnesota Sees Massive Increase of Seizures of Dangerous DrugMinnesota Sees Massive Increase of Seizures of Dangerous DrugFentanyl overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-45, the DEA says.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Search Warrant Leads to Major Rochester Meth, Cocaine BustSearch Warrant Leads to Major Rochester Meth, Cocaine BustIn addition to the massive haul of suspected drugs, law enforcement also seized a handgun, rifle and ammunition.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Life-Threatening Crash at Rochester Intersection Leads to ChargesLife-Threatening Crash at Rochester Intersection Leads to ChargesThe passenger suffered a life-threatening leg injury that severed his artery that was likely to result in the man having his leg amputated, the complaint says.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Stillwater Prison Inmate Admits Running Drug Distribution NetworkStillwater Prison Inmate Admits Running Drug Distribution NetworkHe was accused of luring a female guard into a romantic relationship and using her to smuggle meth into the high security prison.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Man Out on Bail Back Behind Bars After Rochester Fentanyl BustMan Out on Bail Back Behind Bars After Rochester Fentanyl BustHe was spotted driving with a revoked license. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester Traffic Stop Leads to Cocaine, MDMA and Gun BustRochester Traffic Stop Leads to Cocaine, MDMA and Gun BustThe officer made the traffic stop after seeing the vehicle roll through a stop sign. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester Felon Accused of Threatening Woman With GunRochester Felon Accused of Threatening Woman With GunHe's also facing charges in a separate fleeing case in which he's accused of leaving a gun behind in an abandoned vehicle. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
6 Charged in Minnesota Fentanyl Conspiracy Using Stuffed Animals6 Charged in Minnesota Fentanyl Conspiracy Using Stuffed AnimalsThe investigation led to the seizure of six packages containing 30,000 grams of fentanyl pills, which equates to about 300,000 pills.TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Rochester Teen found With Stolen Gun, Drugs During Traffic Stop Rochester Teen found With Stolen Gun, Drugs During Traffic Stop Police also found drugs in the vehicle. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz
Massive Rochester Area Meth Bust Sends Minnesota Woman to PrisonMassive Rochester Area Meth Bust Sends Minnesota Woman to PrisonAuthorities seized the meth during a traffic stop near Rochester. TJ LeverentzTJ Leverentz