A local man's assault charges were dropped due to his mental state. The decision was made by a judge who considered the man's understanding of his actions. The incident occurred in a Hopkins apartment where the man lived with his mother.

The mother was found with severe injuries, including fractures and a brain bleed. Further details about the case are available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, including the events that led to the incident and the investigation that followed.