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Chao Xiong

Reporter | Regional

Phone: 612-673-4391

Email: cxiong@startribune.com

Chao Xiong covers public safety news in St. Paul and Ramsey County for the Star Tribune.
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Feb. 27: Kira's family: We weren’t told she was missing

Authorities said Jeffery Trevino could be charged today in the disappearance of his wife, Kira.

Updated: February 28, 2013, - 11:31 AM

Feb. 26: Jeffrey Trevino arrested

Following a seven-hour search of the couple’s home, police say there’s evidence of a crime in Kira and Jeffrey Trevino’s house.

Updated: February 27, 2013, - 12:49 AM

Unusual fire rescue on St. Paul's East Side earns praise

Rescuers saved the life of a 17-year-old girl who was found unresponsive inside a burning house on St. Paul’s East...

Updated: February 26, 2013, - 09:53 PM

Maplewood officer gets top national honor

A Maplewood police officer has been given the highest national award a civilian public safety officer can receive. Officer Julie Olson...

Updated: February 23, 2013, - 04:12 PM

Court will review audits of St. Paul police lab in May

The audits document problems with procedures and instruments.

Updated: February 22, 2013, - 09:58 PM

Counties to review St. Paul crime lab results

Three county attorneys who relied on the troubled St. Paul police crime lab for drug tests will review cases dating...

Updated: February 21, 2013, - 09:29 PM

Bill would help police, fire pay for military leaves

The state would reimburse departments for the cost of replacing its personnel on active duty.

Updated: February 19, 2013, - 10:53 PM

St. Paul man faces first-degree murder charge in his wife's death, dismemberment

A Ramsey County grand jury indicted Steven R. Johnson Tuesday with premeditated first-degree murder and second-degree intentional murder in the fatal shooting of his wife.

Updated: February 19, 2013, - 09:37 PM

St. Paul first responders change rescue plans for crises

By the end of the week, 380 St. Paul police officers and 220 firefighters will have completed training that teaches them how to enter “warm zones,” crime scenes that are not 100 percent safe.

Updated: February 19, 2013, - 08:38 AM