Minneapolis 55407 Crime Watch

Minneapolis residents packed City Hall to oppose the police drone program, with nearly 50 signing up to speak.

• Privacy fears dominated testimony,...

Upcoming Police Hearings

• ⚡ Drone Proposal Input: Minneapolis City Council’s Public Health, Safety and Equity committee will hold a public...

Coaching emerged as the top response to misconduct allegations against Minneapolis police, handling roughly 45% of cases where violations were...

Minneapolis residents can weigh in on a proposed police drone program for 911 calls at a public hearing this Wednesday.

• The City Council’s Public...

Six months after a federal immigration agent fatally shot Renee Good in south Minneapolis, her memorial on Portland Avenue remains vibrant with...

• 2025 totals show 310 gunshot victims citywide with 255 survivors, majority Black men and 17% juveniles.
• New FAST unit, active since March, has...

Drug Market Crackdown Reactions

• Addict Perspectives: People facing fentanyl addiction on Blaisdell Avenue near Lake Street described the area as...

• City Plan: Officials will target spots like Blaisdell Ave near Lake Street as open-air markets for stepped-up enforcement, paired with expanded...

Minneapolis police repeatedly ignored a Black couple's calls about racial harassment in their 55407 home, only arresting the white neighbor after he shot Davis Moturi in the neck. The chief later admitted the department "failed this victim".

• Minneapolis officer Klimmek was terminated in February for liking a Facebook comment urging "Get a [r]ope and find a tree" in response to a Black...

Drug Market Enforcement

• 🔥 Multi-Agency Operation: Minneapolis authorities announced increased targeted enforcement of open-air drug markets with...

Federal indictments and local enforcement are converging on open-air drug markets in south Minneapolis.

• Federal charges: 25 alleged members of...

• ACLU report finds issues like needless mental health escalations and improper taser use may persist after federal oversight ended
• Specific...

Minneapolis is implementing a zero tolerance approach to ensure a safe Fourth of July weekend. 55407 residents should prepare for heightened enforcement citywide during the holiday.

Police Accountability

• 🔥 Judge's Staffing Order: A judge ordered Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to meet the required police staffing level of 731...

A Hennepin County judge ordered Mayor Jacob Frey to reach 731 police officers by January 4, 2027, or face trial. The city has operated roughly 100 officers below the required level for years.

A 24-year-old Minneapolis man was charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide after fatally striking a bicyclist on Hiawatha Avenue in...

Gun thefts from vehicles near downtown are increasing and could affect 55407 residents.

• Pick up free gun locks at the Lake Street Safety Center
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Drug activity has escalated near Baby’s Space Child Care Center, with use now occurring at the facility entrance and forcing staff to intervene while...

Minneapolis Police Leadership Changes

• 🔥 Command Shakeup: Interim Chief Bill Peterson reassigned multiple deputy and assistant chiefs and...