When a child goes missing in Minnesota, the state’s Amber Alert system broadcasts the alert to Minnesotans across the state. A similar alert could soon be in place when police officers are killed or seriously wounded. A Minnesota House Panel is pushing for advanced legislation that would add officer-involved shootings to the statewide alert system. […]
Preliminary Hearing Scheduled in Slender Man Stabbing
Two Wisconsin teens accused of stabbing a classmate to appease a fictional horror character will find out this week if they’ll be tried on attempted homicide charges. The “Slender Man” case has garnered national attention for its absurdity and for the ages of those involved. Prosecutors allege that the two Waukesha girls planned to kill another […]
Both Sides Clash Over Minnesota Sex Offender Reform
After months of investigation and data collection, a trial to determine the legality of Minnesota’s current sex offender reform program has finally begun. Attorneys for both sides issued opening statements Monday in a trial that is expected to last several weeks. Dan Gustafson, the attorney representing more than 700 sex offenders in the civil commitment […]
Warm Spell May Be To Blame In Campus Crime Uptick
The University of Minnesota has seen a rash of violent crimes over the past week, and campus officials believe the warm winter weather may be contributing to spike in crime. University police issued three crime alerts last weekend for incidents that took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All three victims were robbed by a group […]
Minnesota Delves into Officer Involved Fatal Shootings
An analysis by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension revealed that state police officers have shot and killed at least 60 individuals since 2008. Not surprisingly, the vast majority of those killed by police officers were male, but considering recent events in Ferguson and New York, you may be surprised at the ethnic and demographic breakdown. […]
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