Hennepin County Board rejects resolution condemning use of chemical weapons and less-lethal projectiles Commissioners also discussed the use of the Government Center s public plaza for protests.
By David Chanen, Star Tribune April 27, 2021 5:56pm Text size Copy shortlink:
The Hennepin County Board narrowly defeated a resolution Tuesday to condemn the use of chemical weapons and less-lethal projectiles by law enforcement officers against demonstrators.
Those who voted against it said it was only a symbolic gesture since the County Board has no authority over the County Sheriff s office. The resolution, offered by Commissioners Irene Fernando and Marion Greene, didn t leave room for board members to lay it over for further conversations with law enforcement and community groups.
Carjacking has become a big problem in Minneapolis and law enforcement has had enough.
The Minneapolis Police Department teamed up with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota State Patrol for a 3-day operation from January 26th - 28th to go after individuals responsible for a string of violent robberies and carjackings in areas of South Minneapolis.
Law enforcement used helicopters provided by the Minnesota State Patrol to circle the problem areas to track down suspects and gather intel. In total, 46 arrests were made, including 69 felony charges. Law enforcement also seized 15 firearms and 12 stolen vehicles, 6 of which that were occupied when officers recovered them, presumably by the people who stole them.