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Crime, Law and Justice

St. Paul mosque vandalism is 5th attack in Minnesota this year

St. Paul mosque vandalism is 5th attack in Minnesota this year

Surveillance video shows a person carrying a blue umbrella walking up to Masjid As-Sunnah Islamic Center near Ruth St. and Interstate 94 just after 7 a.m. on Friday. The person drops the umbrella, then repeatedly heaves a rock or chunk of concrete at the glass door.
by Matt Sepic

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Ramsey Co. Attorney on his office's progress 'reimagining juvenile justice'

Ramsey Co. Attorney on his office's progress 'reimagining juvenile justice'

Preliminary findings from a new program in Ramsey County that’s meant to divert youth out of the criminal justice system is showing some positive results. But it’s too early to tell whether it’s keeping youth from committing new crimes.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Public concerned over rowdiness in Dinkytown, but officials say crime rates are down

Public concerned over rowdiness in Dinkytown, but officials say crime rates are down

People are worried about University of Minnesota campus safety after reports of several incidents over the weekend. Police are investigating and increasing their presence in the area.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Funeral, procession honors slain St. Croix County sheriff's deputy

Funeral, procession honors slain St. Croix County sheriff's deputy

Funeral services and a law enforcement procession will take place Friday in Hudson, Wis., for a St. Croix County sheriff’s deputy fatally shot in the line of duty last weekend.
by MPR News Staff and Mark Zdechlik

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Former MPD officer admits using unnecessary force in 2020 beating of man in custody

Former MPD officer admits using unnecessary force in 2020 beating of man in custody

Justin Stetson pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony and gross misdemeanor charges after punching and kicking Jaleel Stallings during an arrest in 2020. However, the felony will be dropped if he abides by the terms of the plea agreement.
by Matt Sepic

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As St. Paul preps new gun security law, mayor’s father's story a cautionary tale

As St. Paul preps new gun security law, mayor’s father's story a cautionary tale

With the St. Paul City Council set to vote next week on a new firearms security ordinance backed by Mayor Melvin Carter, the story of his father’s stolen weapon shows the lingering peril of stolen firearms. 
by Tim Nelson

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St. Croix deputy's funeral set for Friday in Hudson

St. Croix deputy's funeral set for Friday in Hudson

The funeral for a St. Croix County Sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot over the weekend is set for this Friday at Hudson High School. Kaitie Leising, 29, was the fourth law enforcement officer in the region to be killed in the line of duty since April 1.
by Matt Sepic

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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House.
by The Associated Press

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