GrimyTimes has documented 95 federal criminal cases in Minnesota. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93 | 97.9% |
| Drug Trafficking | 1 | 1.1% |
Recent Federal Cases in Minnesota
- Derrick John Thompson, Fentanyl and Firearm Trafficking, Minneapoli… (2026-03-21)
- Christian David Burch, Assault and Interference with Flight Crew, A… (2023-08-21)
- Minnesota 2023: Crime Rates Plateau Amid National Trends (2023-07-01)
- Minnesota 2022: Rising Violent Crime Rates Amid National Fears (2022-07-01)
- Minnesota 2021: Crime Trends in the North Star State (2021-07-01)
- Minnesota’s Crime Spike: 2020 FBI UCR Data Reveals Alarming Trends (2020-07-01)
- Minnesota Crime Stats 2019: A Year of Declining Violent Crime (2019-07-01)
- Minnesota’s Rising Violent Crime Rates in 2018 (2018-07-01)
- Minnesota 2017: Opioid Crisis Fuels Violent Crime Surge (2017-07-01)
- Minnesota Crime Spikes in 2016: A Year of Turmoil (2016-07-01)
- Minnesota Crime Rates Skyrocket in 2015 (2015-07-01)
- Minnesota Crime Trends in 2014: Violent Crime Rates Rise (2014-07-01)
- Minnesota Crime Trends in 2013 (2013-07-01)
- Minnesota Crime Plunges 5% in 2012, Lowest Rate in Decades (2012-07-01)
- Minnesota Crime Statistics 2011: Violent Crime on the Rise (2011-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in Minnesota
Federal criminal cases in Minnesota are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.