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(God only knows whats lurking behind that protected TikTok account with 2,070 followers.) The latest embodiment of this bromide is David Hutchinson, Hennepin County sheriff, first elected in 2018. ". The former sheriff said the office merely followed state law during bookings; Hutchinsons ideas for reforming the procedures, within the bounds of Minnesotas statutes, will be detailed soon, said Hutchinsons director of communication, Jeremy Zoss. Other meals were more extravagant. Subscribe. But there's a title the sheriff welcomes, that. The video and audio released Thursday shows what happened moments after Hutchinson crashed the vehicle assigned to him. He feels the current sheriff spends too much time in DC hobnobbing with the Trump administration and not enough time in the county. WCCO has learned that a state statute forced the department to give him that same job back once his term ended. Met Council sources say they are furious they had to rehire him. A report released last month following a vote by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners to censure Hutchinson also revealed the former sheriff harassed and bullied staff members in his department. This campaign is an example of overcoming odds, and I think a lot of people a few months ago had no clue wed be here, Hutchinson said at his swearing-in ceremony. A person familiar with the use of purchase cards by former Hennepin County Sheriffs Rich Stanek and Mike McGowen said Hutchinsons expenses are "extreme, and questionable on its face.". It's been a bloody month in the Twin Cities. He threatened to retaliate against senior staff who were reviewing timecards to show he was falsifying work hours. MinnPost photo by Jessica LeeHutchinson receives special keys to county facilities that house equipment and vehicles for patrol, water patrol, SWAT team and more, at the sheriffs Enforcement Services Division in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday.Colleagues of Hutchinson have said he brings an ability to connect with anyone, regardless of race or background, to his new position. Youll see selfies with his husband one moment, and Minneapolis-is-burning screengrabs punctuated by #NewWorldOrder hashtags the next. "There is no minimizing or defending the driving conduct and decisions involved in this situation. KSTP-TV, LLC Dinner at Big Bore Barbecue on April 13 to talk about "West Hennepin safety issues" came to $205. By early Tuesday morning, Hutchinson, coffee in hand, was ready to get to work. (credit: Douglas County Sheriff's Office), from Gov. Memo: Biden has document troubles, House GOP on the march with its agenda, A primer on the marijuana legalization proposal that could become law in Minnesota, My reflections on running for Congress to represent southern Minnesota. Hes running to make law enforcement more inclusive, respectful in his community in Minnesota, and would be the first LGBTQ sheriff in the Midwest. MinnPost photo by Jessica LeeHutchinson, center, undergoing shooting drills at the Maple Grove gun range, where deputies train.It was Hutchinsons first time shooting that type of gun he carried an MP 340 revolver as a sergeant for Metro Transit and he missed about 10 shots out of the couple dozen rounds he fired. The focus of the multi-faceted and collaborative investigation, which included the executed search warrants, set out to determine who was behind the wheel. The new sheriff previously worked as a sergeant for Metro Transit. Warrant details allege he told law enforcement that someone else was driving his county-owned SUV when he rolled it. Among the audio files, some of which have been redacted, are discussions with an apparent witness and an investigator talking with a lawyer representing Hutchinson. He wants staff to think differently about how they approach people who identify as transgender or non-binary, for example, since the jail is now essentially split by into male and female facilities. The stated purpose of the meeting was to discuss mental health and elderly safety. In what was his first speech as an elected official, Hutchinson who previously worked as a sergeant in Metro Transit Police Department reaffirmed a campaign promise to improve how the agency interacts with the public and treats its employees. Then the county began requesting refunds. Prior to that, he worked in Las Vegas. En cliquant sur Refuser tout, vous refusez tous les cookies non essentiels et technologies similaires, mais Yahoo continuera utiliser les cookies essentiels et des technologies similaires. Hennepin Co. Sheriff Dave Hutchinson gets previous police job back, with more pay. Lois Riess: Case of the 'Killer Grandma' who fatally shot her husband, David, then murdered Pamela Hutchinson to steal her identity. Disgraced Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson has been rehired to his old position due to a loophole in Minnesota statute allowing elected officials to return. Facebook . David Hutchinson. A source tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS an internal complaint was filed against Hutchinson and that hes on paid leave pending the result of a personnel investigation. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to censure Democratic Sheriff Dave Hutchinson Thursday and made public the results of a human resources investigation into his behavior. Concealed and Carry (USCC) course at Riverside Sporting Gear in Elk River that would allow Hutchinson to become a conceal and carry instructor. He highlighted growing demands on that section of the department, specifically within the division that helps mental-health patients accused of crimes. Hutchinson is also Minnesota's first openly gay sheriff, and his husband, Justin, serves the Bloomington Fire Department. The 19-year-old suspect turned himself in Monday evening. Disgraced former Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson, who was convicted of drunkenly crashing a county vehicle in 2021 and had his peace officer license suspended last year, has his old. Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives Creative Commons license. Hutchinson receives special keys to county facilities that house equipment and vehicles for patrol, water patrol, SWAT team and more, at the sheriffs Enforcement Services Division in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Community engagement. Rocks & Cows Staff. Other races in Hennepin County during the most recent election such as Angela Conleys challenge to and victory over incumbent Peter McLaughlin for a seat on the county board felt that political energy, too. The program helps encourage students to look to law enforcement as a viable option after high school and gives officers and kids a chance to interact and get to know one another. Peggy Flanagan. He assumed office in 2019. ja.m43/TikTok via ABC7 "I was just trying to stay out of the way," she reportedly said. When Hutchinson applied out of college, the field of applicants was bigger, with hundreds applying for 20 or so positions. In an incident report from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, a deputy wrote Hutchinson said he had "no idea" who was driving. On the way, a passerby offered a hey, sheriff, before congratulating him on his election. It was Hutchinsons first time shooting that type of gun he carried an MP 340 revolver as a sergeant for Metro Transit and he missed about 10 shots out of the couple dozen rounds he fired. Two people ordered the special for $42. An investigation by FOX 9's Tom Lyden alleges the sheriff created a hostile work environmentandusedtaxpayer dollars for expensive dinners and trips following the high-speeddrunk driving crashin December, which led to him announcing he would not stand for re-election this November. As the first openly gay sheriff in the Midwest, Hutchinson cites his narrow win over Stanek as part of a push by the countys progressive voters, particularly young voters and people of color, who want to shake up county leadership. The sheriff totaled the vehicle. / CBS Minnesota. There is, infamously, the 2021 DUI crash that saw Hutch total a police vehicle while driving 126.2 mph from a Brassholes show/law enforcement conference; the wreckage was littered with banana bread, menthol smokes, weed gummy packaging, vape cartridges, and chocolate milk. There was also a $250 refund from Glock Inc. for a course on how to maintain and service Glock pistols. The first stop on the sheriffs agenda for the day: the North Metro Range, in Maple Grove, where deputies train and complete yearly certifications for using firearms. We are glad the injuries he sustained were not more severe and that no one else was injured. The group then walked through a portion of the 330-bed facility as inmates in orange jumpsuits watched. Though Hutchinson had used the investigative center as a sergeant, he didnt know how expansive it was its among the biggest units of its kind in the country until recently. Hutchinson was charged with four misdemeanors. Watch your six . Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson was not only drunk, but driving at more than 126 miles per hour without his seat belt on last month when he crashed his official SUV on Interstate 94 near . November 6, 2018 Contact. Hutchinson won by more than 2,300 votes but Stanek has so far refused to concede, releasing this statement : "On behalf of Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek, we thank everyone who voted in. Tom Lyden reports for FOX 9: " Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson is seeking permanent disability for PTSD even. Donations made by check can be made out to MinnPost and mailed to us at PO Box 18438, Minneapolis, MN 55418. But post he does. It is unknown if he attended the courses. I was informed that in December 2021, Sheriff Hutchinson got in a serious, single-car accident while he was intoxicated and driving a County-owned vehicle. Hennepin County Sheriff, David P. "Hutch" Hutchinson, November 2, 2021 DAVID P. David Hutchinson was elected Hennepin County Sheriff in November of 2018. David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, previously working at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Deputies were called to a home in the 6500 block of Casar Road in Casar at about 11:30 p.m. about a domestic situation between husband and wife, David and Clarice Owens. Asa Hutchinson has been arrested on charges of DWI and illegal possession of drugs and firearms, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. A member of his command staff said the sheriff was afraid people in the office could overhear his phone calls. Outgoing Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson harassed and bullied staff members inside his department, according to a newly-released report. There are no itemized receipts but there are several receipts that are followed the next day by similar charges. Community advisory board . The sheriff, who was recently convicted of drunk-driving, is set to stand down later this year. Dozens of supporters packed an area on the 24th floor of the government center for Hutchinsons oath of office Monday afternoon. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The state statute that led to his rehiring reads: "On the completion of the final day of the term to which the official was elected, the officer or employee shall be reinstated in the public position held at the time of entry into the legislature or taking city, county, or tribal council office.". Peggy Flanagan. This is not a one-person show. In addition, community mental health and the mental health of officers are also important to Hutchinson. Hennepin County hired an outside investigator to examine the hostile workplace allegations. According to reports, Hutchinson was driving impaired at more than 120 mph, and he was not wearing a seatbelt. Want this space for your brand? CLEVELAND CO., N.C. (WBTV) - A Casar husband and wife are dead after a domestic dispute led to a shooting, deputies with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office said. Eight visits to Perkins totaled $282. Hutchinsons meals at restaurants and coffee shops totaled $2,904. The sheriff's suspension will begin on Nov. 22. When he says he wants all people to feel safe to approach the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office, he 100 percent means it.. I will stay [in the county] to keep the streets safe and reduce crime, he said. Snow will move into southern Minnesota later Wednesday. He touted the agencys work on treating people in mental crisis and investigating safety issues, while emphasizing the need to grow certain parts of the department to match community demands. After his drunk driving crash in December, Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson went on a spending spree, eating and traveling at taxpayer expense, despite rarely being seen in the office.. Hutchinson is up for reelection in 2022 and announced his campaign last week. He and others surrendered their guns in a security safe before entering the facilitys holding and processing area. Hutchinson's career imploded in December 2021 when he was involved in a drunk-driving accident in his county-issued vehicle. Traffic cameras captured the chain-reaction crash. Expense reports show Hutchinson was almost always dining with someone and ostensibly discussing law enforcement issues or county business. He went on a spending spree at taxpayers' expense, an apparent attempt at "payback" because he had to reimburse the county for the squad car he totaled in his DWI crash. To republish, copy the HTML at right, which includes our tracking pixel, all paragraph styles and hyperlinks, the author byline and credit to MinnPost. He said, 'I don't know, it's not my car.'". For armchair psychologists and/or Hennepin County taxpayers, its truly a sight to behold. Now, armed with new ideas and a progressive outlook, Hutchinson is running against incumbent Hennepin County Sheriff Richard Stanek with a clear, simple message: Treat people with respect. They also discussed Aprils NCAA Final Four at U.S. Bank stadium, the biggest security event coming up in the county, and how planning for the event is well under way. A Lunch at Bunnys Bar and Grill on Feb. 28 to plan a "water safety event" was $106. Hutchinson who has lived in Minnesota since childhood and currently lives in Hennepin County with his husband, Justin. Email address Update your subscriber preferences. That . His account is a bizarre funhouse where Jungian quotes exist next to low-rent inspirational content youd typically see from a #VanLife influencer. Allowing officers to confidentially unload and release stress to peers in a way that doesnt cause them to lose their jobs. "At the crash scene, Mr. Hutchinson claimed he was not the driver. 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