The Minnesota Judicial Branch has launched a new statewide initiative in an effort to help keep domestic violence victims safe. The overhaul is designed to make it easier for judicial departments to share information and enforce protective orders. Under the old system, Orders for Protection (OFP) were stored in an aging database that was not […]
Holiday DUI Enforcement Nets 2,500 Arrests in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety announced that the enhanced DUI enforcement at the end of the year netted more than 2,500 drunk driving arrests in Minnesota. The expanded patrol, which took place from November 25 through January 2, yielded an astounding 2,502 arrests across the state. The numbers suggest far […]
Hennepin and Ramsey To Offer Joint Teen Treatment Center
Hennepin and Ramsey counties are partnering up to offer a joint residential treatment center for teen criminal offenders. Although the new facility won’t open until 2019, the joint center will save both counties money, and it will allow both counties to expand the treatment services they offer. Ryan O’Connor, Ramsey county’s policy and planning director, said […]
Appeals Court: Drugs Found During Alcohol Searches Valid
The issue of blood tests during DUI stops has been a hot topic recently in Minnesota, and a new ruling by the Appeals Court adds another layer to the puzzle. According to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, a search warrant that allows police to test for alcohol in the blood of a suspected drunk driver also […]
Winter Weather Brings Uptick in Car Thefts
Nobody likes getting into a cold car early in the morning on their way to work, but leaving your car running and unattended in an attempt to warm it up makes your ride an easy target for thieves. The latest round of cold weather in Minnesota has been associated with an uptick in car thefts, according to […]
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