Tuesday, November 13, 2012
A third man, who wasn't originally included in charging documents last year, is now believed to be the man who pulled the trigger.
A second man charged with the murder of 2004 Northfield High School graduate Shea Stremcha has pleaded guilty in Hennepin County District Court. Semaj Williams, 22, of Brooklyn Park, pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional murder last week just before a trial was set to begin, according to the Star Tribune. Williams faced a possible life sentence for first-degree murder and first-degree burglary stemming from the July 20, 2011, incident in which Stremcha was killed. Williams' sentencing is scheduled for March 26; he is expected to serve a 38-year prison sentence. Robert Emmanuel Shelby, 28, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder charge in April. With the plea, a burglary charged was dropped. He is expected to serve a …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Robert Emmanuel Shelby, 28, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder charge on April 25, according to Minnesota Court records. With the plea, a burglary charged was dropped.
A man charged with the murder of 2004 Northfield High School graduate Shea Stremcha has pleaded guilty in Hennepin County District Court. Robert Emmanuel Shelby, 28, of St. Paul, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder charge on April 25, according to Minnesota Court records, as first reported by the Northfield News. With the plea, a burglary charged was dropped. Shelby, along with Semaj Williams, 22, are charged with the July 2011 murder of Stremcha. Minneapolis Police say Shelby broke into Stremcha’s south Minneapolis home in the early hours of July 20, 2011, and then shot him in the chest once and fled, leaving Stremcha bleeding to death on his hallway floor. Williams was allegedly with Shelby during the incident, police said. …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Jury selection is expected to begin on Tuesday, May 15, with the trial itself likely beginning on Monday, May 21.
Editor's note: This is written by Jeff Stremcha, whose son, Shea Stremcha, a 2004 Northfield High School graduate, was killed last year in his Minneapolis home. A trial date has been set for Semaj Williams, one of two men charged with first-degree murder in the death of Shea Stremcha. Jury selection is expected to begin on Tuesday, May 15, with the trial itself likely beginning on Monday, May 21. Shea was killed during an invasion of his home located in an otherwise quiet residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis on July 20, 2011. Williams has pleaded not guilty of the crime. Shea's parents, Jeff and Leanne Stremcha are hoping that approximately 15-20 friends will attend each day of the actual trial as a show of support for Shea. …
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
We take a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2011.
Here's a look at the top stories of 2011 on Northfield Patch, both in terms of the number of people who read them and also for the effect they had on the community. Person of the year Nearly 3,000 voted for Northfield Patch's 2011 Person of the Year. Zach Pruitt, director of the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative, received the most votes. Craig Swenson, who helps out at the Northfield YMCA and Northfield Senior Center, came in a very close second. • Meet Zach Pruitt, Northfield Patch's Person of the Year • Zach Pruitt is Northfield Patch's Person of the Year • POLL: Vote for Northfield Patch's Person of the Year School levy Northfielders paid attention when Northfield Public Schools wanted to increase its per-pupil operating levy to …
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.
PEOPLE • Active for Life: Walshes Work, Play with Relish • Northfielders in Oslo Witnessing 'Peace and Unity' • The Most Recent Northfield Births • Northfield Parents Talk: Making Time For Yourself • Barefoot Running: Is Less More? • Beaumaster: Take Action Against Elderly Abuse • The Most Recent Northfield Deaths DOWNTOWN • PHOTOS: Northfield Historical Society Open House • Countdown to Defeat of Jesse James Days is On • PHOTOS: Fresh Goods at the Northfield Farmers Market • PHOTOS: Crazy Daze Takes Over Downtown Northfield • PHOTOS: Kicking Off the Laura Baker Capital Campaign GOVERNMENT • Woodard: Budget Agreement 'Not Perfect' • Councilors Narrow Down Northfield Safety Center Sites • Perkins Specialized Transportation Continues Its …
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Robert Emmanuel Shelby, 27, and Semaj Williams, 21, each face up to 60 years in prison for their alleged involvement in the murder of Northfield High School graduate Shea Stremcha.
Two men were charged Tuesday with the murder of 2004 Northfield High School graduate Shea Stremcha. Minneapolis Police say Robert Emmanuel Shelby, 27, broke into Stremcha’s south Minneapolis home in the early hours of July 20 and then shot him in the chest once and fled, leaving Stremcha bleeding to death on his hallway floor. Semaj Williams, 21, was allegedly with Shelby during the incident, police said. Shelby and Williams each face a maximum penalty of 60 years in prison and a $35,000 fine for a second-degree murder charge and first-degree burglary charge. They’re both being held in Hennepin County Jail without bail. According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court: Stremcha’s fiancée woke up shortly after 3 a.m…
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.
WEATHER • UPDATE: Hot, Humid Weather Setting Records in Twin Cities, Posing Danger • PHOTOS: Severe Thunderstorm Tears Through Northfield • VIDEO: Trees, Power Lines Down in Northfield • VIDEO: Northfield Streets Flood • PHOTOS: Oh, Hot Weather of Minnesota • Northfield Parents Talk: How do you Combat the Heat? PEOPLE • Northfield Man Fulfills Childhood Dream • Northfield Man Pursues Passion of Life Coaching • Northfield Graduate Killed in South Minneapolis • Two Arrested for the Murder of Shea Stremcha • Northfield Police Issue City's Second Social Host Ordinance Citation POLITICS • New Minnesota Laws Effective Aug. 1 • SHUTDOWN OVER: Dayton Signs Budget Bills • Rep. Kelby Woodard Talks About Budget Bills • NASA's Space Shuttle Program …
Friday, July 22, 2011
Shea Stremcha, 25, was killed in the early hours of Wednesday morning after someone broke into his home.
Two men have been charged with the murder of 2004 Northfield High School graduate Shea Stremcha. Minneapolis Police arrested the two men a day after officers say they allegedly broke into Stremcha’s south Minneapolis home and shot and killed him. Both men are being held without bail in Hennepin County Jail. Northfield Patch's policy is to not name suspects until they are formally charged, which could happen Friday, but not might happen until Monday, according to Chuck Laszewski, media coordinator for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. Stremcha, 25, who in the last year started a job with Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis and was engaged to be married, was killed in the early hours of Wednesday morning after someone broke into his …
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Shea Stremcha, who graduated from Northfield High School in 2004, was shot and killed Wednesday morning.
A 2004 Northfield High School graduate living in south Minneapolis was shot and killed in his home early Wednesday morning. Shea Stremcha, 25, who in the last year started a job with Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis and was engaged to be married, was killed after someone broke into his home shortly before 3 a.m., according to KSTP. A police dog followed a blood trail from the house through the backyard and into the alley. No one has been arrested, according to the Star Tribune. Stremcha and his wife-to-be had moved into the home within the past year, neighbors told the Star Tribune. Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
J gauss
11:13 am on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Life in prison without the possibility of parole! These pieces of crap may get out again someday! They get to still see their families, have dental and health care paid for by taxpayers. Our gun culture is the wrong culture! The US has failed as a free nation so far! more ›