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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announces felony assault charges against an ICE agent who allegedly pointed his service weapon at two people during a highway confrontation during a news conference on April 16, 2026. Moriarty said she believes the case is the first of its kind in the country. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer)

First ICE officer charged with assault for threatening people with a gun in Minnesota

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Thursday filed criminal charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer for allegedly brandishing his service weapon at two people during ...

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Michigan state Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix), who was arrested in Lansing last Thursday after allegedly chasing a stripper with a firearm, released a statement claiming that he was detained because of “false accusations.”

Crime Michigan bills aim to protect animals, one proposing tougher penalties for abusers By CHRYSTAL BLAIR Michigan News Connection – 6/25/24

Animal lovers and activists in Michigan are celebrating proposed legislation to protect animals and save taxpayers money. Senate Bill 657 and Senate Bill 658 aim to provide resources for animal ...

Crime Missouri GOP state Senate candidate reportedly punched a woman after a dispute over a clogged toilet By Richard Eberwein – 6/21/24

Missouri Republican state Senate candidate David Martin is being charged with assault after he allegedly punched county vice chair Teresa McBride in the back after an argument about an overflowing toilet.

Crime Michigan GOP state Rep. Neil Friske arrested after alleged altercation with a stripper involving a firearm By Richard Eberwein – 6/20/24

Michigan state Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) was arrested early Thursday morning after he reportedly chased a stripper with a gun after a disagreement the two had.

Crime Minnesota GOP Senate candidate Royce White mistakenly tweets map of drinking fountains as ‘crime in Minneapolis’ By Clare Olson – 6/13/24

On Tuesday, Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Royce White inaccurately posted to X a map of drinking fountains in the city of Minneapolis’ parks, falsely saying it was a crime map.

Crime OPINION: Your summer reading list: The Trump indictments, convictions, jury forms and judicial orders By Edwin Eisendrath – 6/10/24

Edwin Eisendrath writes, "A quick look at the court record, and a longer dive into the facts and the evidence prove two things: we still have a hard-working justice system and Donald Trump is not only a felon, but he is also as big a loser as he is a liar."

Crime Report sheds light on service gap for boys who are sexually exploited By MIKE MOEN Minnesota News Connection – 5/29/24

Experts in the fight against the sexual exploitation of minors said there is a gap in highlighting how young men are targeted and new research said many Minnesota survivors are not getting the help ...

Crime Kansas state representative charged with DUI and possessing a firearm while under the influence By Richard Eberwein – 5/22/24

Kansas state Rep. Carl Maughan (R-Colwich) has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and a misdemeanor firearm charge stemming from an arrest on March 4.

Crime New Ohio law closes spousal rape loophole By NADIA RAMLAGAN Ohio News Connection – 5/20/24

Advocates say victims of rape by a spouse can now seek justice – under a new law closing a loophole that did not punish rape and sexual battery cases, when the victim is married to the alleged ...

Chicago [UPDATED] ShotSpotter CEO evokes Guantánamo Bay debate in defense of product By Austin Linfante – 5/06/24

In an interview published Monday, SoundThinking CEO Ralph Clark positively compared his company’s product ShotSpotter to the controversial military prison at Guantánamo Bay, saying both are misunderstood and necessary for security.

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