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Reporter | Regional

Phone: 612-673-4391

Chao Xiong covers public safety news in St. Paul and Ramsey County for the Star Tribune.
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Gang member sentenced to 8 years in rape of 14-year-old

A Ramsey County District judge sentenced Shaileng Shong Lor to eight years in prison Tuesday for his role in the 2011 gang rape of a teenage girl in St. Paul.

Updated: September 11, 2012, - 11:03 AM

Defense expert says crime lab had faulty venting

Scientist said drugs could have been spewed into the air and called evidence "suspect and unreliable."

Updated: September 07, 2012, - 09:49 PM

St. Paul is paying $140,800 to evaluate, revamp crime lab

St. Paul is paying outside agencies about $140,000 to evaluate, revamp and train the police crime lab's drug chemistry, latent print and crime scene units in the wake of courtroom testimony that has cast doubt on the lab's credibility.

Updated: September 06, 2012, - 09:55 PM

FBI reviewing case of St. Paul cop shown on video kicking suspect

The FBI is looking at the case to determine if there were any civil rights violations.

Updated: September 05, 2012, - 02:24 PM

E-mails: St. Paul crime lab worries didn't register with police

Department leaders' discussions detailed in 4,700 pages.

Updated: August 30, 2012, - 11:01 PM

Aug. 30: Video shows St. Paul cop kicking man

A bystander's recording shows suspect was lying on sidewalk when a St. Paul officer dealt first blow.

Updated: August 30, 2012, - 08:17 AM

State Fair stabbing was an aberration, police say

For the 225 officers on patrol, a typical day tends to be filled with lost children or medical calls.

Updated: August 28, 2012, - 02:51 PM

Fair stabbing victims identified; no suspects in custody

Two men stabbed at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday did not stab each other, but were not cooperating with investigators in identifying their attacker, police said Monday.

Updated: August 27, 2012, - 05:58 PM