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Crime, Law and Justice

Rochester Police seek help identifying vandals behind racist graffiti at state representative’s home

Rochester Police seek help identifying vandals behind racist graffiti at state representative’s home

The Rochester Police Department said it needs help identifying vandals who spray-painted State Rep. Kim Hicks’ home with racist graffiti earlier this month. The police department shared suspect photos on Facebook, which Hicks confirmed were captured on her security camera. 
by Cari Spencer

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Metro Transit police chief placed on paid leave

Metro Transit police chief placed on paid leave

The Metropolitan Council said that Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III went on leave on Friday. Metro Transit has not provided further information on what prompted that move.
by MPR News Staff

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When police say ‘stand back,’ these states say how far

When police say ‘stand back,’ these states say how far

Some states have passed minimum distance rules for when first responders warn the public to stay back. Journalism organizations say it’s really about discouraging bystander video.
by Martin Kaste

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Charges filed against DFL Minnesota House candidate in alleged sign-stealing case in Alexandria

Charges filed against DFL Minnesota House candidate in alleged sign-stealing case in Alexandria

Judd Hoff was charged with receiving stolen property and abetting felony theft. His wife, Wendy Hoff was charged with felony theft after police found hundreds of stolen signs on the couple’s property in Alexandria.
by Ellie Roth

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‘I don’t want to die,’ Uvalde student told 911 dispatcher during mass shooting

‘I don’t want to die,’ Uvalde student told 911 dispatcher during mass shooting

As a gunman shot and killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, terrified pupils and staff members made frantic calls to 911. One student told an operator there were “a lot” of bodies as she begged for help, saying, “Please, I don’t want to die.”
by The Associated Press

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Man who attacked police at the U.S. Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences

Man who attacked police at the U.S. Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences

A California man with a history of political violence was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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