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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2022

Brooklyn Center, MN, Agrees to $3.25M Settlement in Shooting Death

The settlement won't be finalized until there is an agreement on "substantial and meaningful non-monetary relief," which could include additional training for officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 15, 2022

Minneapolis May Raise Salary of Chief to Attract New Police Leader

Mayor Jacob Frey said he believes the raise will be crucial for attracting high-caliber candidates at a time when many cities across the country are searching for police chiefs.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 8, 2022

Veteran MN Officer Mentors Young Officer He Found Working at Arby's

Officer Brad Chin was 17 and working at a shift leader at Arby's when he met Officer Lou Ferraro. Ferraro became Chin's mentor.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 20, 2022

MN State Patrol Helicopter Hit by Duck, Co-Pilot Injured

Around 10:15 p.m., a state patrol flight was requested to assist local law enforcement in Wabasha County. While pilots were returning from the assist, the helicopter was hit by a duck.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2022

Former Officer Pleads Guilty in George Floyd’s Death, Will Serve 3 Years

“My client did not want to risk losing the murder case so he decided to plead guilty to manslaughter with a three year sentence, to be released in two years, and the murder case dismissed."

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 28, 2022

Chauvin Appeals Murder Conviction Over Floyd In-Custody Death

Chauvin asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals in a court filing Monday to reverse his conviction, reverse and remand for a new trial in a new venue, or order a resentencing.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 6, 2022

MN Officer Shot in Face, Suspect Killed in "Hour of Gunfire"

Police say the suspect fired approximately 100 rounds over a three-block crime scene.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 6, 2022

Minneapolis Officer Will Not Be Charged Over Fatal Shooting of Armed Man During Warrant Operation

"After a thorough review of all available evidence ... there is insufficient admissible evidence to file criminal charges in this case," Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2022

Minneapolis Wants to Pay Officers $7,000 in Incentive Pay

Minneapolis now has about 544 officers, about 300 fewer than before George Floyd's killing in 2020, according to one recent count. Many officers left after filing PTSD claims, while some left for other departments claiming to offer more stability or higher pay.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2022

3 Former Minneapolis Officers Convicted of Civil Rights Violations in Floyd Death

The convictions announced Thursday are separate from and in addition to any and all charges the State of Minnesota has brought against these former officers related to the death of Floyd.

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