Rochester

High-Speed Chase in Rochester Ends in Conviction for Twin Cities Woman

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Rochester, MN — A woman from the Twin Cities area has been convicted on a felony charge after leading police on a high-speed chase in Rochester nearly two years ago. The incident, which endangered local residents, culminated in a guilty verdict for 31-year-old Mickela Joy Vrendenburg. The police pursuit began in September 2022, when Rochester officers, intending to serve Vrendenburg a felony arrest warrant, noticed her leaving a known address in a vehicle with a malfunctioning taillight. Despite attempts by an officer to stop her, Vrendenburg accelerated her vehicle to about 50 mph through a … Read more

Rochester Murder Trial Commences: Man Faces Charges in Fatal Chick-fil-A Lot Shooting

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Rochester, MN — The trial of a Rochester man charged with the fatal shooting of another man in a Chick-fil-A parking lot commenced this Monday, marking a poignant chapter in the city’s ongoing discussions on public safety and gun violence. The defendant, whose trial is expected to draw significant local attention, faces allegations of second-degree murder. Authorities identify the victim as a 35-year-old man from Rochester, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene. This tragic incident, which occurred last June, reportedly escalated from a verbal altercation, shedding light on spontaneous acts of violence in … Read more

Family Sues After Rochester EMTs Allegedly Refuse Care, Leading to Man’s Death

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Rochester, NY — A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Rochester and two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) following the death of a man who reportedly did not receive timely medical care when he needed it most. The lawsuit, filed by the family of the deceased, claims that the EMTs refused to provide the necessary medical assistance, which allegedly led to his untimely death. According to court documents, the incident occurred on May 21, when police responded to a call at the man’s home. Upon arrival, officers found the Rochester resident in a distressed … Read more

Decades-Long Sexual Abuse Case Finally Settled: Rochester School District to Pay $1.6 Million

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Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester City School District has agreed to pay $1.6 million to a woman who alleges she was raped more than 100 times by a music teacher during her time as a student at East High School in the 1970s. In order to protect her identity, the woman has been referred to as Betty Doe in court documents. Attorney John Bansbach, who represents the woman and eight other women who claim they were sexually abused by the same music teacher, Edwin Fleming, explained the details of the case. According to Bansbach, the … Read more