The National Football League has decided to implement stronger penalties for domestic violence offenders in the wake of public outcry over the two-game suspension handed down to Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. In a memo to all 32 teams, commissioner Roger Goodell stated that he “didn’t get it right” in reference to the decision […]
Warm Weather Brings Uptick in Violence
Researchers analyzing crime trends in the United States found that violent crimes such as assault, domestic violence and rape occur at a much higher rate when the weather is warm. In their report titled “Seasonal Patterns in Criminal Victimization Trends,” researchers examined patterns in violent and property crime over the course of 18 years. They […]
Minnesota Extends Fourth Amendment Rights to Civil Cases
The Minnesota Supreme Court has expanded search and seizure protections in civil cases after authorities went beyond their legal rights while collecting evidence to create their case. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of the citizen in two separate cases that limit when a cop can legally search seized property. In the first case, […]
Crime at the Minnesota State Fair
The state fair opens today, and although the weather isn’t the greatest you can bet thousands of Minnesotans will head off to the Great Minnesota Get-Together after work. A state fair isn’t typically a place for criminal activity, but incidents certainly do occur. Two years ago, two men were stabbed during a fight that broke […]
Pedestrian Awareness Week Comes to St. Paul
In an effort to combat crosswalk collisions, the city of St. Paul has declared this week Pedestrian Awareness Week. According to city statistics, 302 people have been hit struck by vehicles at intersections in St. Paul over the last two years. That’s far too many, said St. Paul police department spokesman Sgt. Paul Paulos. “Today […]
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