The St. Paul Police Department announced that an outside agency will investigate any future officer-involved shootings. The department said it has been mulling the change since May when a presidential task force issued a report stating that external, independent criminal investigations should be conducted in the wake of an officer-involved shooting or death. The department […]
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 […]
Bail Bonds in Minnesota Face New Restrictions
In an effort to eliminate shady practices and clean up the industry, the Minnesota Commerce Department has issued new regulations for bail bond companies across the state. As we explained in a previous blog, if a person doesn’t want to pay their full bond amount to get out of jail before trial, they can hire […]
Minnesota Man Earns DUI on Snowplow
A Bloomington man earned an odd DUI last weekend when he was arrested for drunkenly snowplowing. According to police reports, an unnamed 31-year-old man was stopped by authorities after a witness phoned in a tip that a man might be operating a snowplow under the influence of alcohol. Case details don’t detail exactly what type […]
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 […]
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