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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Friday, February 01, 2008
Internal Affairs Primer
Most of you at one time or another will be called into Internal Affairs at some point in your career. It can be a nerve racking experience so I've put together a little primer to make your trip to I.A. a little easier.
How does an Internal Affairs investigation begin?
There can be several reasons.
-A complaint from an inmate.
-A complaint from the public.
-A complaint from a co-worker or other employee.
-An investigation fueled by the Administration.
Rule #1 always bring a Union Steward!
This is your right under Weingarten. The Steward will make sure your rights are protected as well as add moral support by being with you.
You will be asked to sign a Garrity/Tenneson form.
What is Garrity?
Because the 5th Amendment applies to Public Employees:Public employees have certain constitutional rights that apply in their employment that may not apply to private employees. For example, in Garrity v. New Jersey, the Supreme Court held that statements obtained in the course of an investigatory interview under threat of termination from public employment couldn’t be used as evidence against the employee in subsequent criminal proceedings.
In short if they don't allow you to sign a Garrity then DON'T TALK! It is a criminal matter, call Team Legal !
What is the Tenneson Warning?
The Tenneson warning lets you know what information may become public.
Once you have signed the Garrity/Tenneson form you must cooperate with the investigation and you must be truthful. Lying in I.A. can get you fired.
That being said here's some advice.
If you wrote a report read it and refresh your memory. Many I.A. investigations happen months after the event.
Keep your answers short like in a deposition. One word answers are best. Yes, no or if you don't remember say, "I don't recall." While they don't like the "I don't recall" response remember this, you are most likely on video and audio and if you say something was said or done that conflicts with their video you have a whole new can of worms. Again, many investigations take place months after the event.
The longer your answers are the more fishing line you give them. You have to be truthful, but if they don't ask for something you do not have to volunteer it. Almost every I.A. ends with them asking, "Is there anything you'd like to add?" Unless you have something critical you think should be on the record your answer should be "no." Otherwise you'll open up a whole new line of questioning.
The interview will be recorded and you will be allowed to read over the transcript when it is done.
What will be the outcome?
The investigator determines whether the accusation is "sustained" or "unsustained" and passes their findings on to the Chief Deputy. If it is sustained the Chief Deputy and usually the jail Inspector will determine what discipline may be administered.
Things to keep in mind.
They can lie and will lie to you! That's right, they can legally say things like:
"Other people have said they saw you."
"That's not what the video shows."
"The last three people in here said something else. Why is that?"
You can only testify about things you know. Questions like, "What do you think he was thinking when he did that?" Can't be honestly answered. You can't know what someone else is thinking. Only testify about things you yourself have seen or heard. Simply say, "I can't know what he was thinking." Or they may ask, "Why do you think he did that?" Again, you can't know why someone did or didn't do something, only whether you saw them do it or not.
More I.A. Tricks.
Lately they've been trying to start the interview without having people sign the Garrity/Tenneson form. Why? This leaves them the option of also using your statement in a criminal case against you!
They may say things like, "You're not the focus" or "We only need to ask you one or two questions." Don't buy it. The focus can switch to you at anytime. Protect yourself.
They may play good cop and try to appear as your friend, "Yeah I worked in the jail. I know what it's like." Giving the impression you're sharing information with a friendly sympathetic co-worker. First off, none of them have any idea what the jail is like now. Secondly, they are not "friendly co-workers," they are investigating you, and often with an agenda from the Administration.
They may play bad cop and seem angry with you, "C'mon, I know what happened. Just come clean!" Do not be intimidated. Answer honestly even if they don't like the answer.
Finally:
Never, never talk without a Union Steward and without signing a Garrity/Tenneson form. An Internal Affairs investigation will always take place while you are on the clock in the I.A. office. Remember, under the Stanek Administration I.A. is staffed by Detectives. My fear is the temptation for them to blend an internal and criminal investigation. That's why now more then ever you need to bring a Union Steward with you.
How does an Internal Affairs investigation begin?
There can be several reasons.
-A complaint from an inmate.
-A complaint from the public.
-A complaint from a co-worker or other employee.
-An investigation fueled by the Administration.
Rule #1 always bring a Union Steward!
This is your right under Weingarten. The Steward will make sure your rights are protected as well as add moral support by being with you.
You will be asked to sign a Garrity/Tenneson form.
What is Garrity?
Because the 5th Amendment applies to Public Employees:Public employees have certain constitutional rights that apply in their employment that may not apply to private employees. For example, in Garrity v. New Jersey, the Supreme Court held that statements obtained in the course of an investigatory interview under threat of termination from public employment couldn’t be used as evidence against the employee in subsequent criminal proceedings.
In short if they don't allow you to sign a Garrity then DON'T TALK! It is a criminal matter, call Team Legal !
What is the Tenneson Warning?
The Tenneson warning lets you know what information may become public.
Once you have signed the Garrity/Tenneson form you must cooperate with the investigation and you must be truthful. Lying in I.A. can get you fired.
That being said here's some advice.
If you wrote a report read it and refresh your memory. Many I.A. investigations happen months after the event.
Keep your answers short like in a deposition. One word answers are best. Yes, no or if you don't remember say, "I don't recall." While they don't like the "I don't recall" response remember this, you are most likely on video and audio and if you say something was said or done that conflicts with their video you have a whole new can of worms. Again, many investigations take place months after the event.
The longer your answers are the more fishing line you give them. You have to be truthful, but if they don't ask for something you do not have to volunteer it. Almost every I.A. ends with them asking, "Is there anything you'd like to add?" Unless you have something critical you think should be on the record your answer should be "no." Otherwise you'll open up a whole new line of questioning.
The interview will be recorded and you will be allowed to read over the transcript when it is done.
What will be the outcome?
The investigator determines whether the accusation is "sustained" or "unsustained" and passes their findings on to the Chief Deputy. If it is sustained the Chief Deputy and usually the jail Inspector will determine what discipline may be administered.
Things to keep in mind.
They can lie and will lie to you! That's right, they can legally say things like:
"Other people have said they saw you."
"That's not what the video shows."
"The last three people in here said something else. Why is that?"
You can only testify about things you know. Questions like, "What do you think he was thinking when he did that?" Can't be honestly answered. You can't know what someone else is thinking. Only testify about things you yourself have seen or heard. Simply say, "I can't know what he was thinking." Or they may ask, "Why do you think he did that?" Again, you can't know why someone did or didn't do something, only whether you saw them do it or not.
More I.A. Tricks.
Lately they've been trying to start the interview without having people sign the Garrity/Tenneson form. Why? This leaves them the option of also using your statement in a criminal case against you!
They may say things like, "You're not the focus" or "We only need to ask you one or two questions." Don't buy it. The focus can switch to you at anytime. Protect yourself.
They may play good cop and try to appear as your friend, "Yeah I worked in the jail. I know what it's like." Giving the impression you're sharing information with a friendly sympathetic co-worker. First off, none of them have any idea what the jail is like now. Secondly, they are not "friendly co-workers," they are investigating you, and often with an agenda from the Administration.
They may play bad cop and seem angry with you, "C'mon, I know what happened. Just come clean!" Do not be intimidated. Answer honestly even if they don't like the answer.
Finally:
Never, never talk without a Union Steward and without signing a Garrity/Tenneson form. An Internal Affairs investigation will always take place while you are on the clock in the I.A. office. Remember, under the Stanek Administration I.A. is staffed by Detectives. My fear is the temptation for them to blend an internal and criminal investigation. That's why now more then ever you need to bring a Union Steward with you.
We Are Not Alone! DNC Protest!
As we gear up for this summer's RNC protests in Saint Paul, see nornc.org. Denver can now prepare for their own protests! See DNC Disruption 08.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Black or Brown??
In an email response from Inspector Cooper on December 10th, 2007 he wrote:
"Sheriff's Administration, however, decided that those Detention Deputies who have been issued brown leather could stay in their brown leather."
Today after an unrelated meeting I asked why his memo ordering the switch to black leather by February 28th was still posted. He said that's because the licensed deputies will still be required to change by then, but that he will be sending out an email to everyone shortly.
He also told me the return of uniform inspections will be coming very soon.
"Sheriff's Administration, however, decided that those Detention Deputies who have been issued brown leather could stay in their brown leather."
Today after an unrelated meeting I asked why his memo ordering the switch to black leather by February 28th was still posted. He said that's because the licensed deputies will still be required to change by then, but that he will be sending out an email to everyone shortly.
He also told me the return of uniform inspections will be coming very soon.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Excerpts from the Strib
A jury failed to reach a verdict Wednesday in the case of a Hennepin County jail deputy accused of criminal sexual conduct with a former inmate...
Defense lawyer Trevor Oliver said he hoped the prosecutor would reconsider pursuing another trial, but he didn't expect to agree to a plea bargain. He also didn't expect a second trial to be better for either side. "Both sides laid everything out as far as they could," Oliver said.
Source: Star Tribune click for full story
Defense lawyer Trevor Oliver said he hoped the prosecutor would reconsider pursuing another trial, but he didn't expect to agree to a plea bargain. He also didn't expect a second trial to be better for either side. "Both sides laid everything out as far as they could," Oliver said.
Source: Star Tribune click for full story
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Thinking Out Loud
Thinking over the Dave R ordeal makes several thoughts go through my mind.
Why was such a serious allegation handled by the HCSO rather then the BCA or another county as is usually the case?
The conflicts of interest are numerous:
-The employee was investigated by the employer's detectives.
-Evidence gathered by the employer's crime lab.
-The accused and accuser were both incarcerated by the employer.
-The employer used the same county attorney's office they have a regular working relationship with.
-The case tried in the same courts they have a regular working relationship with.
I could go on and on but in my mind there is no way in hell this could be impartial.
How did the HCSO handle this? After Dave was out for four months cooperating 100% with a very embarrassing investigation including seizing things from his apartment, his truck and taking his DNA they decide to arrest him, bring him in to be booked on his own shift and by his own squad. They could have just given him his charge papers and told him to appear in court the next day, but no, they wanted a dog and pony show. For the record none of his DNA matched anything or was found on anything and none of the things taken in their search warrant were used in the trial. Nothing.
Ask yourself: Would this have happened in any other law enforcement agency? Would this have happened to a cop?
Now this case appears headed for a retrial. Why? The prosecution couldn't even prove their case the first time. How much more tax payer money must be spent on a 4th degree CSC investigation? An accusation of mutual sexual contact made by a felon 8 or 9 months after the alleged incident with no witnesses or physical proof whatsoever! Just the word of a felon who told 4 different versions of the story. So far they've paid Dave for 14 months not to be at work, spent more taxpayer money on a losing trial and are willing to spend more to do it all again.
How would I like to have seen this done? Let's look across the river. When a Ramsey County jailer was caught red handed in a child solicitation sting Sheriff Fletcher had him booked at the Dakota County jail and the investigation was handled by others. He didn't want one of their own booked into the jail that employed him. Even Sheriff McGowan had the good sense to have the BCA handle Jenkins accusations.
I don't believe for one minute Dave did the things they have accused him of and I'm fucking mad at the way the entire matter was and is being handled. I think things would have been handled totally different if he were licensed and if they didn't think he was gay.
One last thing to keep in mind. Dave has not been found guilty of anything. Dave has the full backing of Teamsters Local 320, the full backing of Team Legal and my full backing until they can prove, prove in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt that he is guilty.
Why was such a serious allegation handled by the HCSO rather then the BCA or another county as is usually the case?
The conflicts of interest are numerous:
-The employee was investigated by the employer's detectives.
-Evidence gathered by the employer's crime lab.
-The accused and accuser were both incarcerated by the employer.
-The employer used the same county attorney's office they have a regular working relationship with.
-The case tried in the same courts they have a regular working relationship with.
I could go on and on but in my mind there is no way in hell this could be impartial.
How did the HCSO handle this? After Dave was out for four months cooperating 100% with a very embarrassing investigation including seizing things from his apartment, his truck and taking his DNA they decide to arrest him, bring him in to be booked on his own shift and by his own squad. They could have just given him his charge papers and told him to appear in court the next day, but no, they wanted a dog and pony show. For the record none of his DNA matched anything or was found on anything and none of the things taken in their search warrant were used in the trial. Nothing.
Ask yourself: Would this have happened in any other law enforcement agency? Would this have happened to a cop?
Now this case appears headed for a retrial. Why? The prosecution couldn't even prove their case the first time. How much more tax payer money must be spent on a 4th degree CSC investigation? An accusation of mutual sexual contact made by a felon 8 or 9 months after the alleged incident with no witnesses or physical proof whatsoever! Just the word of a felon who told 4 different versions of the story. So far they've paid Dave for 14 months not to be at work, spent more taxpayer money on a losing trial and are willing to spend more to do it all again.
How would I like to have seen this done? Let's look across the river. When a Ramsey County jailer was caught red handed in a child solicitation sting Sheriff Fletcher had him booked at the Dakota County jail and the investigation was handled by others. He didn't want one of their own booked into the jail that employed him. Even Sheriff McGowan had the good sense to have the BCA handle Jenkins accusations.
I don't believe for one minute Dave did the things they have accused him of and I'm fucking mad at the way the entire matter was and is being handled. I think things would have been handled totally different if he were licensed and if they didn't think he was gay.
One last thing to keep in mind. Dave has not been found guilty of anything. Dave has the full backing of Teamsters Local 320, the full backing of Team Legal and my full backing until they can prove, prove in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt that he is guilty.
Hung Jury
Dave's jury hung! The burden of proof in our system is that the prosecutor must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. They failed to convince even 12 people a crime had been committed. I'll keep you posted about future developments.
Media Pressure
As you know Dave. R's jury is still out. Anyone on our egroup knows his side of the story. Unfortunately anyone accused of a crime knows the first thing advised by your attorney is to be quiet. So right now his side can't be published here or in the newspapers. Unfortunately this doesn't prevent the press from smearing your name or the KQ morning show from making a mockery of you, or even the Star Tribune from kicking you one more time when the jury is out.
One thing to remember is this, under our system a person is innocent until proven guilty. The standard of conviction is beyond reasonable doubt. There are three possible outcomes at this point:
1. Conviction
2. Acquittal
3. Hung Jury
Only in a conviction will the prosecution have proven it's case. Acquittal or even a hung jury means the prosecution couldn't even convince 12 people that a crime was committed.
So far Team Legal has spent over $20,000 on his defense. This is a real benefit to being a dues paying union member.
Watch this blog for an update when the verdict is in.
One thing to remember is this, under our system a person is innocent until proven guilty. The standard of conviction is beyond reasonable doubt. There are three possible outcomes at this point:
1. Conviction
2. Acquittal
3. Hung Jury
Only in a conviction will the prosecution have proven it's case. Acquittal or even a hung jury means the prosecution couldn't even convince 12 people that a crime was committed.
So far Team Legal has spent over $20,000 on his defense. This is a real benefit to being a dues paying union member.
Watch this blog for an update when the verdict is in.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Steward Nominations
A nomination sheet will be posted for anyone interested in being a Teamsters Local 320 Union Steward. You must be a full dues paying member to be eligible- no fair share.
The sheet will be posted February 15th through the 29th at 1430. All interested members must put their own name on the sheet.
Ballots will be mailed to members on March 7th and counted on March 24th.
What does a steward do?
Stewards are on the front line every day, working directly with members to make sure contracts are enforced, workers' rights are not being violated, and the workplace is a safe place to be. You are the face of the union, and your role as communicator is critical to solidarity and membership participation. (Teamsters IBT)
The sheet will be posted February 15th through the 29th at 1430. All interested members must put their own name on the sheet.
Ballots will be mailed to members on March 7th and counted on March 24th.
What does a steward do?
Stewards are on the front line every day, working directly with members to make sure contracts are enforced, workers' rights are not being violated, and the workplace is a safe place to be. You are the face of the union, and your role as communicator is critical to solidarity and membership participation. (Teamsters IBT)
Friday, December 28, 2007
A Dangerous Job
The news is always filled with stories of police officers who are injured or killed. Yet statistically a corrections officer has a higher rate of assault and injury.
Here's an excerpt from a story in the Dallas News covering the increase in assaults on Texas CO's:
A snapshot of a typical month in Texas prisons – last March, for example – provides a look at the dangers inherent in the job:
•The Telford Unit in New Boston, Texas, went on lockdown in March after 62 inmates – some using broken brooms, socks filled with dominoes and commissary hair gel and dented trash cans as weapons – were found fighting in a dayroom at the facility. Corrections officers used blast dispersion and rubber ball grenades to quell the fight. Four inmates were injured.
•Two weeks later, at the Beto Unit in Tennessee Colony, Texas, 17 inmates fought near their cells, resulting in two guard injuries. Nearly six ounces of Top Cop, a type of pepper spray foam, was used.
•And in March at the Beto facility, a 19-year-old female guard was punched in the face by an inmate who had a nail hidden in his fist.
The guard suffered a gash on the left side of her face. The inmate – 49-year-old T.J. Jones, who is serving a five-year sentence for burglary – was transferred to another unit.
The all-male prison, which houses more than 3,300 inmates, has nearly 500 security guards, only a fraction of what the unit says it needs.
*Thanks to AFSCME's Dean Enge for bringing this article to my attention.
Here's an excerpt from a story in the Dallas News covering the increase in assaults on Texas CO's:
A snapshot of a typical month in Texas prisons – last March, for example – provides a look at the dangers inherent in the job:
•The Telford Unit in New Boston, Texas, went on lockdown in March after 62 inmates – some using broken brooms, socks filled with dominoes and commissary hair gel and dented trash cans as weapons – were found fighting in a dayroom at the facility. Corrections officers used blast dispersion and rubber ball grenades to quell the fight. Four inmates were injured.
•Two weeks later, at the Beto Unit in Tennessee Colony, Texas, 17 inmates fought near their cells, resulting in two guard injuries. Nearly six ounces of Top Cop, a type of pepper spray foam, was used.
•And in March at the Beto facility, a 19-year-old female guard was punched in the face by an inmate who had a nail hidden in his fist.
The guard suffered a gash on the left side of her face. The inmate – 49-year-old T.J. Jones, who is serving a five-year sentence for burglary – was transferred to another unit.
The all-male prison, which houses more than 3,300 inmates, has nearly 500 security guards, only a fraction of what the unit says it needs.
*Thanks to AFSCME's Dean Enge for bringing this article to my attention.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Tentative Agreement
A tentative agreement has been reached with Hennepin County for our 2008-2009 Agreement.
The negotiating committee strongly recommends the membership accepting this when the ballots come out. Here's the highlights:
-Shift differential to increase $.05 in 2008 & 2009.
-Weekend differential to increase $.05 in 2008 & 2009.
-FTO pay to increase from $1.00/hour to $2.00/hour.
-Vacations: You will be able to cash out up to 40 hours of vacation a year.
-Sick Leave: Add to definition of immediate family the following language, "a person residing in the employees immediate household."
SALARY RATES:
Detention Tech: 2.25% steps in range, 3.4% at max rate in 2008 & 2009.
Radio: 2.25% steps in range, 3.9% max 2008
2.25% steps in range, 3.4% max 2009
Detention Deputies: 2.25% steps in range, 4.4% max 2008
2.25% steps in range, 3.4% max 2008 **
**This would be the largest increase we've ever received and puts our top pay at about $27.24 in January 2009! It also places us back in our historical #2 place behind Ramsey County.
HEALTH INSURANCE RATES:
Employee Only Single: $15 a month - raising to $25 in December 2009
Employee Plus Spouse: $337.18/mo
Employee Plus Child(ren): $258.27
Family: $375.39/mo
HOLIDAYS: The letter of understanding dictating us being able to bank 24 hours of Deferred Holiday will now be added to the Agreement so we don't have to renegotiate this every time.
The negotiating committee strongly recommends the membership accepting this when the ballots come out.
The negotiating committee strongly recommends the membership accepting this when the ballots come out. Here's the highlights:
-Shift differential to increase $.05 in 2008 & 2009.
-Weekend differential to increase $.05 in 2008 & 2009.
-FTO pay to increase from $1.00/hour to $2.00/hour.
-Vacations: You will be able to cash out up to 40 hours of vacation a year.
-Sick Leave: Add to definition of immediate family the following language, "a person residing in the employees immediate household."
SALARY RATES:
Detention Tech: 2.25% steps in range, 3.4% at max rate in 2008 & 2009.
Radio: 2.25% steps in range, 3.9% max 2008
2.25% steps in range, 3.4% max 2009
Detention Deputies: 2.25% steps in range, 4.4% max 2008
2.25% steps in range, 3.4% max 2008 **
**This would be the largest increase we've ever received and puts our top pay at about $27.24 in January 2009! It also places us back in our historical #2 place behind Ramsey County.
HEALTH INSURANCE RATES:
Employee Only Single: $15 a month - raising to $25 in December 2009
Employee Plus Spouse: $337.18/mo
Employee Plus Child(ren): $258.27
Family: $375.39/mo
HOLIDAYS: The letter of understanding dictating us being able to bank 24 hours of Deferred Holiday will now be added to the Agreement so we don't have to renegotiate this every time.
The negotiating committee strongly recommends the membership accepting this when the ballots come out.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Sword Stolen
A good friend of mine's house was burglarized in Minneapolis and this sword was stolen. It is handmade and one of a kind. The blade is black steel with silver Rune symbols on it, the handle is wood. Should you run across anyone with this sword. Contact the Minneapolis Police Department (612 673-5714) and notify me. MPD case #07-391781.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Funeral for Helen Ann Omodt
Helen Ann Omodt, wife of former Sheriff Don Omodt and mother of Lt. Chris Omodt has passed away.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 26, at 11 a.m.
The funeral will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church and also 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home, Edina Chapel, West 50th Street and Highway 100. The phone number to the funeral home is 952-920-3996. There will be a private internment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Our thoughts are with the Omodt family during this time.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 26, at 11 a.m.
The funeral will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church and also 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home, Edina Chapel, West 50th Street and Highway 100. The phone number to the funeral home is 952-920-3996. There will be a private internment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Our thoughts are with the Omodt family during this time.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Also don't forget our Local 320 Holiday Party and Membership Meeting
Teamster Building - 3001 University Avenue Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Door Prizes Awarded! - A Gift for Everyone!Food and refreshments: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Membership meeting: 7:00 pm
Also don't forget our Local 320 Holiday Party and Membership Meeting
Teamster Building - 3001 University Avenue Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Door Prizes Awarded! - A Gift for Everyone!Food and refreshments: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Membership meeting: 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Workhouse inmate dies of drug overdose
The Star Tribune is reporting that inmate Jefferey Berg died in solitary confinement at the workhouse.
John Berg said initial toxicology reports showed Valium, cocaine and Oxycontin in his son's system. Berg said he received that information Wednesday evening from an investigator with the Hennepin County medical examiner's office.
"Is it possible that he could have gotten contraband?" Fine (Corrections Administrator) said. "It's possible. We're not hermetically sealed. ... We try to do everything we can to make sure that contraband doesn't get in, but occasionally it does."
John Berg said initial toxicology reports showed Valium, cocaine and Oxycontin in his son's system. Berg said he received that information Wednesday evening from an investigator with the Hennepin County medical examiner's office.
"Is it possible that he could have gotten contraband?" Fine (Corrections Administrator) said. "It's possible. We're not hermetically sealed. ... We try to do everything we can to make sure that contraband doesn't get in, but occasionally it does."
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Wisconsin prison hostage freed safely
AP- WAUPUN, Wisconsin: A prison dental technician was taken hostage by an inmate early Wednesday but was released unharmed, shortly before the inmate surrendered, authorities said.
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Mike Opat Carjacked
Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat got robbed of his Jeep, wallet and Blackberry last Tuesday. I first saw this on Fox 9 News last night and the Star Tribune has the story this morning. The Fox 9 video is available here.
Monday, November 05, 2007
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