Maplewood

A Maplewood woman has been charged with stabbing a police officer after an alleged shoplifting incident. She claimed she believed the officer was a robot.

A 48-year-old Maplewood woman, Jowharah Bilal, was charged with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault after stabbing a police officer during a shoplifting incident at a CVS store. The officer, Sgt. Anthony Gabriel, was injured but is recovering. Bilal's son intervened during the attack, which occurred after she was locked out of the store for stealing merchandise.

New Jersey's suburbs are experiencing a real estate bidding war with homes selling significantly above asking prices. For example, a Maplewood home sold for 27% over its $1,795,000 asking price, while a South Orange home closed at 33% above its $998,999 listing.

A woman was found dead in her Maplewood apartment, leading to the arrest of her teenage daughter, who has been charged with murder in connection to her death.

A 17-year-old girl was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after a 43-year-old woman, Georgina Lee Monk, was found beaten to death in Maplewood. The suspect admitted to using a hammer and expressing regret, and prosecutors plan to charge her as an adult.

Oakdale police investigated fights between juvenile groups during the Summerfest fireworks show at Walton Park, causing panic and reports of potential gun presence. No injuries were reported, and authorities are collaborating with event organizers and neighboring agencies to assess future security measures.

Westbound Interstate 94 from St. Paul to Maplewood will be closed from June 25 to June 29, with detours via I-694 and I-35E. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is repairing nine bridges and replacing the John Ireland Blvd bridge, with the project scheduled to finish in September.