Chao Xiong

Reporter | Regional
Phone: 612-673-4391
Chao Xiong covers public safety news in St. Paul and Ramsey County for the Star Tribune.

Recent content from Chao Xiong

Good Samaritans help boy riding atop garbage truck in St. Paul

The 7-year-old boy apparently ran away from school and climbed onto a truck.

Updated: December 05, 2012, - 11:31 PM

Defense attorneys decry retested evidence from St. Paul crime lab

Because evidence in drug cases was first handled by maligned St. Paul police crime lab, they want to block its admissibility in court.

Updated: December 05, 2012, - 09:01 PM

Family, friends fell for drug kingpin

Prison-bound Jesse Mendoza was generous with his co-conspirators in a huge drug operation and remains well liked by many whose lives were upended by being associated with him.

Updated: December 04, 2012, - 06:06 AM

St. Paul cops won't face charges in arrest seen on YouTube

There is not enough evidence to prove unreasonable use of force, authorities said. Internal investigation continues; NAACP wants further scrutiny.

Updated: November 30, 2012, - 06:50 AM

American Crystal union reconsiders and plans fourth vote

Little has changed in American Crystal Sugar contract rejected by workers three times previously.

Updated: November 22, 2012, - 10:20 PM

St. Paul gang feud blamed in killing

Saying retaliation is likely, a prosecutor wants to keep grand jury witnesses' names secret to protect them from harm.

Updated: November 20, 2012, - 11:08 PM

Prosecutor says crime labs have similar procedures

He claims jury is likely to reject claims that St. Paul police lab contaminated evidence. Defense attorneys will respond next month.

Updated: November 19, 2012, - 09:09 PM

Rule broadened to tackle more problem houses in St. Paul

St. Paul can now charge owners after 3 calls in 6 months.

Updated: November 16, 2012, - 09:47 PM

Ex-St. Paul police chief lauded for diversity work

John Harrington, now Metro Transit police chief, helped found the Minnesota Asian Peace Officers Association.

Updated: November 15, 2012, - 08:07 PM

Thieves vandalize popular St. Paul rink

One of St. Paul's most popular outdoor ice rinks was vandalized by copper thieves over the weekend and will cost about $25,000 to repair.

Updated: November 07, 2012, - 12:53 AM

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