A recent three-month investigation in Washington County revealed that sex trafficking is a major issue, and the extent of the problem across the state is probably greater than we realize. To get a better idea of the extent of certain crimes in Washington County, the major crimes unit tracked a variety of crimes from January 1, 2016 […]
Tips For Avoiding A DUI on Cinco De Mayo
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Many people believe that Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican version of the Fourth of July here in America, but that’s not actually the case. Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexico gaining its independence, it’s actually a celebration of the anniversary of the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over […]
Minnesota Among Lowest in Nation in DUI Risk
Everyone knows that drunk driving is a risky choice that can have life altering consequences, and it’s no surprise that DUIs are more problematic in some areas than in others. To get a better idea of where you’re most likely to run into a drunk driver or in which state you’re more likely to pay out […]
Minnesota Revamps Drug Sentencing Guidelines
After weeks of debating and compromising, law enforcement members, defense attorneys and lawmakers have reached an agreement to revamp drug laws and sentencing guidelines for the first time in 27 years. There was much debate about revamping the drug sentencing laws from both sides. Many people felt that first-time offenders were treated like hardened criminals […]
Nearly 1,000 Cited During Distracted Driving Crackdown
Despite warnings that extra enforcement would be on the road, nearly 1,000 Minnesotans were cited during the recent statewide distracted driving crackdown, which ran from April 11-17. Like always, there were more than a few interesting citation stories. Here’s a look at some of the more bizarre traffic stops that occurred during the week-long crackdown: […]
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