Duluth Police

Duluth Police Press Release: Altercation at Park
At approximately 3:30 p.m., Monday, June 9, Duluth Police responded to Klang Park for a report of a person with a weapon. Upon arrival, Officers located a juvenile male who stated he was on a swing set when juveniles approached him and threatened him with a knife. The

Missing person, last seen in Downtown Duluth
The Duluth Police Department is attempting to locate 41-year-old David Storbakken, who was last seen on Monday, May 5 in Downtown Duluth. He is described as a Native American male, 6 foot, 160 pounds, with a faded eagle tattoo on the back of his left hand. If anyone has any

Breaking News & Sports, Thursday
"McGiffert brings a wealth of experience and community connections to the position, which will help as we create energy and enthusiasm around Marshall’s athletic programs and build the pipeline of incoming athletes.” -- Marshall Head of School Anthony Pisapia.

DPD, HPD and LSVOTF arrest suspected drug dealer
At approximately 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, members of the Duluth Police Department, Hermantown Police Department, and Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force executed a search warrant on 63-year-old Michael Vann and his residence in the 700 block of North 7th Avenue East. Vann was detained during a

Duluth Police attempts to locate individual missing since March 19
The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Tarah Fichtner. She was last seen on Wednesday, March 19 in Downtown Duluth at around 4:40 p.m. Tarah is described as a white female, 5’4”, 115 pounds last seen wearing a black jacket, black

Breaking News: Two individuals located deceased in vehicle at Duluth Airport (Updated with names)
Duluth Police responded to an attempt to locate a male who was having suicidal ideations. Officers located the male’s vehicle on the top floor of the parking ramp at the Duluth International Airport (4701 Grinden Drive) with the male and a female, deceased in a vehicle. The two parties

Duluth Police identifies five dead, including two youth, in murder-suicide in West Duluth
The Duluth Police Department is releasing the names of the individuals involved in the tragic event that shook our community. 6000 block of Tacony Street 47-year-old Duluth resident Erin Abramson and 15-year-old Duluth resident Jacob Nephew were located deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. 4400 block of West 6th Street 45-year-old

Duluth Police Report: Death Investigation Update
Initial investigation shows that a 47-year-old female and a juvenile were located deceased inside a residence in the 6000 block of Tacony Street with what appears to be multiple gunshot wounds. A suspect was identified and officers set up a perimeter at his residence in the 4400 block of West

Duluth Police respond to student hit by vehicle
The driver, a 69-year-old woman, received a citation for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

M30 pills seized in search warrant
During the search warrant, a total of 1,741 M30 pills were seized. 1,434 were on the person of 29-year-old Khadijah Preston and 307 were in her residence.

Duluth Police respond to person with a weapon call
At approximately 6 p.m., Sunday, September 15, Duluth Police responded to the area of Lake Avenue and Sutphin Street for a report of a person with a weapon. Officers quickly arrived and located a 52-year-old male who appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis. The male was
Overnight shooting in Downtown Duluth
Early Saturday, Duluth Police were called to a shooting on the 100 block of East 3rd Street. At the disordered scene, two victims were discovered. A 56-year-old man, one of the victims, suffered a chest gunshot wound and was transported to a nearby hospital by Mayo Ambulance. He remains hospitalized.
Breaking News: Priley Circle encampment residents ordered to vacate
The Duluth Police Department has issued an update regarding the encampments at Priley Circle, stating that the City of Duluth’s Life Safety team has addressed the situation. Residents of the encampments have been instructed to vacate the area.
Duluth Police report graffiti incident
Today, officers from the Duluth Police Department were called to address an incident of graffiti at the 4700 block of East Superior Street. They discovered graffiti with a derogatory anti-Palestinian message on a door frame. The initial investigation suggests the act took place between 3 p.m. on Thursday and