Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24105653 Date/Time: 12/19/2024 07:45 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Northbound Highway 52 at Milepost 54, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Description: The Chevrolet Malibu was Northbound on Highway 52 when it lost control and came to a stop in… Continue reading Northbound Highway 52 at Milepost 54, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
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Civic Center Drive to Northbound Highway 52 ramp, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24105536 Date/Time: 12/12/2024 15:28 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Civic Center Drive to Northbound Highway 52 ramp, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Description: The Ford F150 was traveling Westbound on Highway 14. The Chrysler Pacifica was traveling Eastbound on… Continue reading Civic Center Drive to Northbound Highway 52 ramp, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
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Southbound Highway 52, Milepost 51, ROCHESTER TWP, Olmsted County Crash
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24104809 Date/Time: 10/28/2024 15:40 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Southbound Highway 52, Milepost 51, ROCHESTER TWP, Olmsted County Description: The Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling southbound on Highway 52 when the vehicle left the roadway and went… Continue reading Southbound Highway 52, Milepost 51, ROCHESTER TWP, Olmsted County
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U.S. Highway 63 at 48th St. SE, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2024-10-04 21:47:57
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24104451 Date/Time: 10/04/2024 18:19 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: U.S. Highway 63 at 48th St. SE, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Description: 2021 Nissan Versa was traveling westbound on 48th St. SE. The 2005 Nissan Murano was turning left… Continue reading U.S. Highway 63 at 48th St. SE, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-10-04 21:47:57
Rochester Man Dies by Suicide After Being Stopped in Connection with Sister’s Murder in Wisconsin
WINONA, MN – A Rochester man, Scott A. Jenkins, 59, suspected of fatally shooting his sister, Michelle Jenkins, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during a traffic stop on Friday night, September 6, in Winona, Minnesota. Authorities in Wisconsin discovered Michelle Jenkins’ body on August 29 during a welfare check… Continue reading Rochester Man Dies by Suicide After Being Stopped in Connection with Sister’s Murder in Wisconsin
Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Nine Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Olivia Flores
ROCHESTER — Shane Roper, a former Minnesota State Trooper, has been dismissed and is now facing nine criminal charges following a high-speed crash on May 18, 2024, that killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores and injured five others. Documents reveal that Roper violated multiple policies, including reckless driving and emergency vehicle operation. Roper’s squad car collided with… Continue reading Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper Faces Nine Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Olivia Flores
Former Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Fatal Rochester Crash Faces Nine Criminal Charges
ROCHESTER – Former Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper, who is facing multiple charges in connection with a fatal crash in Rochester, is no longer employed by the Minnesota State Patrol. Lt. Michael Lee confirmed on Friday, September 6, that Roper’s last day of employment was on Tuesday, September 3. However, it remains unclear whether Roper… Continue reading Former Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Fatal Rochester Crash Faces Nine Criminal Charges
Rochester Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Execution-Style Murder Over Car Dispute
MOORHEAD — Idris Abdullahi Haji-Mohamed, 29, from Rochester, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for an execution-style murder that took place in Moorhead. Clay County District Judge Jade Rosenfeldt delivered the sentence on Friday, September 13, following a plea deal recommended by both prosecutors and Haji-Mohamed’s defense attorneys. Haji-Mohamed had pleaded guilty… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Execution-Style Murder Over Car Dispute
Eastbound Highway 14 at 36th Avenue Southeast, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2024-09-05 00:25:59
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24104018 Date/Time: 09/04/2024 19:40 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Eastbound Highway 14 at 36th Avenue Southeast, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Description: The Honda Pilot was southbound 36th avenue southeast while the sports bike was eastbound highway 14. The… Continue reading Eastbound Highway 14 at 36th Avenue Southeast, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-09-05 00:25:59
SB 52 HWY MP51, ROCHESTER TWP, Olmsted County Crash 2024-08-12 02:09:01
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24103596 Date/Time: 08/11/2024 21:24 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: SB 52 HWY MP51, ROCHESTER TWP, Olmsted County Description: Kia was traveling SB on HWY 52. Ford was traveling NB on HWY 52 veh collided. Road… Continue reading SB 52 HWY MP51, ROCHESTER TWP, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-08-12 02:09:01
Southbound Highway 52 / 16th Street SW, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2024-08-08 14:20:06
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24103528 Date/Time: 08/08/2024 11:37 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Southbound Highway 52 / 16th Street SW, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Description: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was traveling southbound on Highway 52 when the vehicle left the roadway and… Continue reading Southbound Highway 52 / 16th Street SW, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
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Former Grand Forks Mayor, Pat Owens, Passes Away at 83 in Rochester, Minnesota
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens passed away today at the age of 83 in Rochester, Minnesota. Owens, remembered for her leadership during the devastating flood of 1997, was a beloved figure in her community. A Legacy of Leadership Pat Owens served as the mayor of Grand Forks, North Dakota, during… Continue reading Former Grand Forks Mayor, Pat Owens, Passes Away at 83 in Rochester, Minnesota
Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem announced on Tuesday, July 9, that criminal charges were filed against Shane Roper, a Minnesota state trooper involved in a crash that resulted in five people being injured and the death of 18-year-old Olivia Flores. According to an Olmsted County Attorney news release, Roper is charged… Continue reading Minnesota State Trooper Faces Charges in Fatal Crash Near Rochester
Mother and Son Found Dead in Rochester Apartment in Apparent Murder-Suicide
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Rochester Police Department discovered the bodies of a mother and her son with gunshot wounds during a welfare check on Thursday night, June 27. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Sandbar Court Northeast and found the 30-year-old son and his 54-year-old mother inside the son’s apartment. According to… Continue reading Mother and Son Found Dead in Rochester Apartment in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Rochester, Minnesota, man, Daniel Herman Henke, 28, was sentenced on Friday, June 14, to serve two years in prison for luring a minor by an electronic device, a Class C felony. Henke pleaded guilty to the crime in February. The case began in July of the previous year when… Continue reading Rochester Man Sentenced to Two Years for Luring Minor
Rochester, Minnesota Daycare: Toddler Assaulted
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A toddler suffered cuts, after being attacked with a pizza cutter at a Rochester, Minnesota daycare …
North Bound Highway 63 at 40th Street Rochester, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2024-06-13 22:33:29
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24102650 Date/Time: 06/13/2024 14:31 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: North Bound Highway 63 at 40th Street Rochester, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Description: Kia Optima traveling north bound Highway 63. Toyota Rav 4 traveling onto highway 63 from 40th… Continue reading North Bound Highway 63 at 40th Street Rochester, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-06-13 22:33:29
🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Idris Haji-Mohamed, 29, of Rochester, was sentenced to 25½ years in prison for the 2022 murder of Jeremy Ellis near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Hennepin County Judge Paul Scoggin handed down the 305-month sentence on Friday, May 24, as court documents revealed on Tuesday. A jury convicted Haji-Mohamed of two… Continue reading 🚨 Rochester Man Sentenced for Minneapolis Murder, Faces Another Trial for Moorhead Killing
Southbound Highway 52 MP 60, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Crash 2024-05-29 05:44:56
Incident Incident type: Injury ICR: 24102399 Date/Time: 05/29/2024 04:27 District: 2100 Rochester Case Information Contact: 507-923-2040 Media Contact: Sgt. Troy Christianson (507) 923-2050 Location: Southbound Highway 52 MP 60, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County Description: Chevy was southbound on Highway 52 near milepost 60 when vehicle struck a deer. Road Condition: Dry… Continue reading Southbound Highway 52 MP 60, ROCHESTER, Olmsted County
Crash 2024-05-29 05:44:56
Rochester, Minnesota Crash leaves 7 Injured in 3-Vehicle Accident
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Seven people were injured in a 3-vehicle crash in Rochester, Minnesota Saturday evening.
Young man fatally hit by train in Rochester, Minnesota
ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A young man was struck and killed by a train in Rochester, Minnesota Saturday night.