It’s tough to make sense of everything that has gone on over the last few days. On Monday, May 25th, George Floyd died while in police custody. During the encounter with police, Floyd repeatedly stated that he could not breathe, yet officer Derek Chauvin continued to press his knee into Floyd’s neck despite the fact […]
Appelman Law Firm Named A Top DUI Firm In Minneapolis
If you find yourself facing criminal charges, you want the best legal team by your side to ensure you get a fair shake in the criminal justice system. We love what we do and we believe we’re great at it, but it’s always nice when an impartial third party recognizes what we try to do […]
Hot Dog Solves Cold Case Murder In Minnesota
A 52-year-old Isanti man was charged with second-degree murder after a discarded hot dog napkin linked him to a 26-year-old murder investigation. Jerry Westrom was officially charged with second-degree murder in the death of Ann Childs, who was 35 at the time of her death. Childs was a sex worker who was found murdered in […]
Minneapolis Adding More Police Foot Patrols In 2017
If you’re out and about in Minneapolis this year, there’s a good chance you’ll see one or more police officers walking around on foot patrols. That’s because Minneapolis police chief Janee Harteau said the city plans to have more cops walking the beat this year to bring a more suburban feel to the city. The […]
Minneapolis Shootings Slowing Thanks To Increased Patrols
Addressing the media yesterday, Minneapolis police officials said they are making steady progress in combating the number of shootings throughout the city, and they note that Minneapolis has seen a drop off since the departments added extra patrols. Through the midweek, 245 individuals had been wounded in shootings across Minneapolis in 2016, with 170 coming on […]
