Halloween night is Friday, and when the holiday falls on or around a weekend, police usually bulk up their operation to ensure Trick or Treaters and drivers can stay safe. And while we haven’t heard an official announcement yet from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, it’s safe to assume that police will have extra […]
Trauma’s Hidden Role in Criminal Behavior
No criminal is born a criminal. People pick shapes from their experience, molds of stress and wounds. The idea that someone’s dark path might come from unhealed pain is uncomfortable – but it’s worthy of our attention. In that light, we want to explore trauma’s hidden role in criminal behavior. We aim to show how […]
Former Viking Adrian Peterson Again Busted For DWI
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was once again arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Sugar Land, Texas. According to police reports, Peterson was taken into custody early Sunday morning by the Sugar Land Police Department after being found asleep at the wheel while parked at a gas station […]
$5,000 In Halloween Candy Stolen Off Minnesota Man’s Front Porch
A local man who always looks forward to giving out plenty of candy to Trick or Treaters ran into an issue earlier this month when his 100-pound, $5,000+ candy shipment was stolen off his front steps. For about the last five years, Mike Wade says he’s ordered enough candy to give out “five handfuls” to […]
Annual Crime Report Shows Highlights, Lowlights Across Minnesota
Late last week, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) released its annual report on crime titled the 2024 Uniform Crime Report. The crime report is a compilation of crime data submitted by local law enforcement agencies across the state. It helps us better understand the true extent of crime and […]
