Although there aren’t as many new criminal laws going into effect this year as there were last January, there are still a handful of new laws that you’ll have to follow come January 1, 2015. Today, we explain the new laws. 1. Criminal Reform This new law will reform Minnesota’s current expungement laws in hopes of […]
Drunk Driving Arrests Down in Minnesota
Fewer Minnesotans are getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol, according to a report from the Minnesota State Patrol. The decline in DUI arrests has been rather stark as there have been 21 percent fewer arrests in 2014 than there was at this time last year. Police credit the drop in DUI arrests to more social […]
Are Hockey Fights Actually Cases of Criminal Assault?
The Minnesota Wild are set to open their 2014-15 season against the Colorado Avalanche tonight, and while many have high expectations for the team, anybody who watched other games around the league on Opening Night was reminded just how physical and violent the sport can be. Two fights occurred last night, one in the Bruins-Flyers […]
Farmington Police Unveil Body Cameras
Add the Farmington Police Department to the growing list of law enforcement agencies in Minnesota who have adopted police body cameras. Farmington is following in the footsteps of Burnsville and will likely be watched closely by Minneapolis, who just recently approved a pilot program to outfit a few officers with the video recording equipment. Unlike […]
2013 Minneapolis Crime Statistics
The city of Minneapolis recently released its final crime statistics for 2013, and although many of the numbers are encouraging, there is always room for improvement. Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau spoke about the findings at a recent press conference, commending the city and its precincts for being tough on crime. “The second precinct saw […]
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