Crime, Law and Justice

October 16, 2019 7:51 AM

Aitkin County investigators find body of missing woman

Authorities in Aitkin county say they’ve found the body of an Outing woman who went missing Thursday, Oct. 3.

by Tim Nelson

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October 15, 2019 6:25 PM

Survey: 1 in 4 undergrad women at U of M reported sexual violence on campus

The results come a few months after a report showing the number of sexual assault cases reported to Minnesota colleges and universities rose for the second straight year in 2017, but that fewer than half were investigated by schools.

by Tarkor Zehn

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October 15, 2019 4:11 PM

Going to court? There’s a text to help you remember

People involved in most court cases in Minnesota can now sign up for text or email reminders for upcoming court dates.

by Jon Collins

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October 15, 2019 3:45 PM

Hennepin County likely to require sheriff deputies to wear bodycam

Hennepin County sheriff's deputies may soon start wearing body cameras. On Tuesday, a county board committee approved a body camera proposal which will get a final vote next week.

by Brandt Williams

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October 15, 2019 3:16 PM

Drivers are hitting Minnesota State Patrol cars at record rate

The Minnesota State Patrol says that more than 30 of its squads have been hit this year — the most since the agency started keeping track. The crashes underscore the need for drivers to steer clear, the patrol says.

by Tim Nelson

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October 15, 2019 2:19 AM

Former Fort Worth officer charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman in her home

Aaron Dean fired through the window of Atatiana Jefferson's home after responding to a call from a neighbor.

by Karen Grigsby Bates

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October 14, 2019 1:38 PM

Fort Worth cop resigns after fatally shooting black woman

The Forth Worth police chief said an officer who shot and killed a black woman in her home acted inappropriately and has resigned. It comes after Atatiana Jefferson's surviving family called for the man to be fired and charged.

by The Associated Press

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October 14, 2019 11:59 AM

Jayme Closs: 'I feel stronger every day' 1 year after kidnapping

Through a statement issued Monday, Jayme Closs is thanking the public for their "kindness and concern" a day before the one-year anniversary of her abduction and the killing of her parents.

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October 13, 2019 1:40 PM

Fort Worth officer kills woman in her bedroom during welfare check

Atatiana Jefferson, 28, was shot early Saturday morning after police in Texas responded to a neighbor's nonemergency call upon seeing her front door open. Community activists are demanding answers.

by Bobby Allyn