Case closed: Legal battle over after Dickinson woman drops claims of excessive force, pleads guilty
Chelsey Borden, an African-American DSU student who alleged police misconduct and excessive force in an arrest in 2019, changed her plea days before court was scheduled to begin. The case sparked controversy during the summer of protests. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
Chelsey Borden, an African-American DSU student who alleged police misconduct and excessive force in an arrest in 2019, changed her plea days before court was scheduled to begin. On Monday, March 22, Borden entered new pleas of guilty on misdemeanor charges including disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. The case sparked controversy during the summer of protests. (Dickinson Press File Photo)
Case closed: Legal battle over after woman drops claims of excessive force, pleads guilty
Chelsey Borden, an African-American DSU student who alleged police misconduct and excessive force in an arrest in 2019, changed her plea days before court was scheduled to begin. The case sparked controversy during the summer of protests. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
Chelsey Borden, an African-American DSU student who alleged police misconduct and excessive force in an arrest in 2019, changed her plea days before court was scheduled to begin. On Monday, March 22, Borden entered new pleas of guilty on misdemeanor charges including disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. The case sparked controversy during the summer of protests. (Dickinson Press File Photo)
City approves body cam purchase for Dickinson Police
After a request from Dickinson Police Chief Dustin Dassinger, the Dickinson City Commission approved the motion to move forward with the implementation of body cameras for the Dickinson Police Department. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
An Axon body camera is pictured. The Dickinson City Commission approved the purchase of 35 body cameras during its meeting Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (Dickinson Press File Photo)
After a request proposal presented by Dickinson Police Chief Dustin Dassinger, the Dickinson City Commission unanimously approved the purchase of 35 body cameras for the Dickinson Police Department Tuesday, April 6, during its regular scheduled meeting.
City passes tobacco ordinance amendment
The Dickinson City Commission discussed an ordinance pertaining to the sale of tobacco products, and the offenses that would be implemented if an employee sold to a minor. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
An individual holding a cigarette is pictured. The Dickinson City Commission passed a tobacco ordinance amendment Tuesday evening, which highlights offenses if an employee sells tobacco products to a minor. (Dickinson Press File Photo)
Selling tobacco to a minor leaves an employee and tobacco retail employer at fault, but should the offense be greater at the hand of the employee or the employer who received certified server training?