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Roseville Police News Release: Death Investigation

On November 5, 2025, at 1:57 PM, Roseville Police and Fire were dispatched to the 1600 block of County Road B2 after a customer reported seeing two people who appeared to be passed out in a vehicle.

When officers arrived, they located the vehicle and discovered a male and female inside who appeared to have been shot and were obviously deceased.  

A gun was recovered inside the vehicle. Based on the initial investigation, police do not believe...

Roseville Police receive $500,000 federal grant to hire more officers

The Roseville Police Department has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to help pay for four additional police officers to meet rising community demand for emergency services.

The Roseville City Council formally accepted the grant from the 2025 Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program.  The COPS Hiring Program is a highly competitive grant designed to help law enforcement agencie...

Roseville Police release new information in unsolved homicide, ask for public’s help

The Roseville Police Department is releasing new information in the 1987 unsolved killing of a 22-year-old Roseville woman, and they’re asking for the public’s help to solve the case.

Sue Capistrant was discovered deceased behind a Roseville grocery store around 7:30 a.m. on April 8, 1987. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner determined the manner of death was homicide. 

Capistrant was last seen at her parents’ Roseville home, wh...

Police leaders propose 5-year staffing & operations plan

Roseville police officers responded to nearly 45,000 incidents in 2024 – an all-time high for the department.

Citing the record-high volume and the increased complexity of incidents, Roseville Police Department leaders have proposed a five-year staffing and operations plan to keep pace with community demand. 

Roseville Police Chief Erika Scheider and Depu...

Roseville Police Undergoes Staffing, Operations Study in Response to Increased Calls

A group of outside law enforcement experts has completed an evaluation of the Roseville Police Department, examining staffing levels, resource allocation, and operational efficiency as the demand for police service continues to climb.

The Axtell Group completed “Roseville Police Department Evaluation of Police Resources and Operational Efficiency” this spring. The comprehensive 96-page report laid out the department’s strengths and ongoing challenges. It also included eight recommendat...

Roseville man charged after police, fire respond to suspicious house fire

A Roseville man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after allegedly trapping his parents in the basement of the family home and starting the dwelling on fire.

On June 4, 2025, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office charged Andrew Michael Alvarez, 29, with two counts of second-degree attempted murder and one count of first-degree arson. 

Roseville police officers and firefighters responded to a 911 call reg...

Granite Foundation Donates $50,000 for Armored Rescue Vehicle

A generous $50,000 donation will help the Roseville Police Department purchase an armored van capable of rescuing civilians and first responders stranded in dangerous areas during critical incidents.

The Roseville City Council accepted the donation from the Granite Foundation at its Monday meeting. The Granite Foundation is a local family foundation that has been a longtime supporter of Roseville public safety. Roseville resident and Granite Foundatio...

Roseville Police Makes 29 Arrests in Retail Blitz

Roseville Police Department conducted a retail blitz on Wednesday as part of a metro-wide initiative to address rising retail theft, resulting in 29 arrests.

Roseville Police’s new Retail Unit, detectives and additional officers partnered with nearly two dozen area retailers and their loss prevention teams to catch suspects and their accomplices in the act.  

• In total, 29 individuals were arr...

Roseville Police hosts Free Drive Thru Safety Event

A burnt-out headlight can be a pesky and costly fix. Having a police officer stop your vehicle to inform you of the issue can add to that stress.

Now, Roseville Police Department is teaming up with the Maplewood Public Safety Department, Target, and Lights On! to provide vouchers for free vehicle light bulb replacements.

Drivers are invited to stop by for a FREE vehicle light check from 3:30-5:30 p....

Community Notification Meeting - Level 3 Predatory Offender

The Roseville Police Department will hold a community notification meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11 to share information about a Level 3 predatory offender.

Nathan William Charles Jones, a Level 3 predatory offender, has registered to live in the 3100 block of Old Highway 8 in Roseville. 

This meeting will include presentations from the Minnesota Department of Corrections Community Notification Unit a...

Multicultural Advisory Committee helps Officers to Better Understand the Community’s Perspective

Community members drive the conversations on Roseville Police Department’s Multicultural Advisory Committee.

Police leaders intentionally take a backseat, explains Roseville Police Chief Erika Scheider.

Community members speak frankly about their perception of police officers and law enforcement policies. They ask questions. They share their personal experiences with officers - both good and bad – and, at times, challenge the police perspective...

A Look Inside Roseville Police Department's Community Action Team (CAT)

The public often sees police officers as crimefighters and protectors of the public.

The reality is Roseville police officers respond to hundreds of calls each year that don’t fall neatly into those categories. Officers are dispatched to assist a person in crisis, check on a homeless family sleeping out of their vehicle, or conduct a welf...

Roseville Police Institutes Innovative Ticket Program

Roseville police officers observed more than 1,500 vehicles with burnt-out headlights, expired tabs, and other equipment violations already this year.

Rather than initiate traffic stops, the Roseville Police Department mailed letters to the vehicle owners as part of a new pilot program designed to bolster both public safety and community trust.

Since the program launched in January, the city has mailed o...

Living with Coyotes

The Roseville Police Department expects to receive its annual surge of calls related to coyote sightings.

“Most of the calls we receive related to coyotes are in the spring,” said Kirk Lindahl, Roseville Police Department’s Lead Community Service Officer. “This is when their pups are born and the adults travel further from their dens to find food.”  ...

Roseville Police Chief Erika Scheider Strives to Innovate

March is Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories. The City of Roseville is recognizing influential women who are doing exceptional work and bringing positive change to the community.

Roseville Police Chief Erika Scheider originally thought she’d pursue a career in social work.  

She was finishing up her degree in psychology and communications at Augsburg University when a police ride-along changed her mind.

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Roseville Police respond to shooting near Lake Owasso

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, Roseville Police officers responded to a call involving multiple shots being fired.

Upon arrival, the suspect continued to shoot at officers and neighboring homes, striking an officer. The suspect was taken into custody. The officer and suspect were transferred for medical treatment. This incident is being investigated by the Bureau of C...

Pathways to Policing Program Diversifies RPD

For many years, the Roseville Police Department has intentionally worked toward building a department that reflects the community it serves. The Pathways to Policing program is one of several proactive talent recruitment measures.

In August of 2021, and again in November, RPD promoted two of the first Pathways to Policing participants to licensed Minnesota Peace Officers - Officer Liz Peterson and Officer Abdi Warsame. The Pathways to Policing program is funded through a grant with...

RAHS Hosts Breaking Down Barriers Event

In partnership with Roseville High School’s Black Student Union, on February 25th Roseville PD hosted its first Cops and Kids Event of the year. This event was part of the Breaking Barriers Initiative.

Breaking Barriers is a partnership between Roseville Area High School and The Roseville Police Department. 

The primary objective is to build positive relationships through team building activities and break down negative perceptions of police off...

Looking Back: Roseville Police Department’s First “Policewoman”

In 1961, female police officers represented roughly 2% of all police officers nationwide. This is the year that Roseville Police Officer Audrey Trudeau Sutherland was promoted to the position of “Policewoman.”

Officer Sutherland started her career as a Police Clerk in 1957. At this time, the Roseville Police Department consisted of 8 part-time officers and the headquarters was located in a Roseville basement. Sadly, retired Officer Trudeau passed in 2021 at the...