Hennepin County Sheriff | Audacy

Twin Cities immigrant rights activists want a stronger "sanctuary city" in Minneapolis They're also calling on city officials to enforce Minneapolis's sanctuary city policy more rigorously

August 5, 2025
Minnesota BCA investigating "traumatic incident" following Minneapolis traffic stop

July 23, 2025
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office gives the public a chance to see behind-the-scenes with a "Citizen's Academy" "People really enjoy this," says Community Outreach Sergeant Joel Svenby

July 1, 2025
A state spending boost looks to have an impact on Minnesota jails for individuals battling mental health issues Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says the funding comes at a crucial time for the state

June 17, 2025
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says they will seek first-degree murder charges against Vance Boelter

June 16, 2025
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt defends Minneapolis' decision to encrypt police scanners "It is about privacy. There's a lot of information that is provided on our radios," Witt tells WCCO

April 15, 2025
It happens more than you think and the Hennepin County Sheriff says it has to stop: Do not flee if you're pulled over "We had to chase and they surprisingly would say 'you're not supposed to chase us,'" says Sheriff Dawanna Witt

March 11, 2025
Activists call for termination of Hennepin County sheriff's deputies after video surfaces of them punching suspect

February 25, 2025
Sheriff Witt says ruling that says cars are "public places" doesn't mean they don't need "probable cause" "You can't just go eeny, meeny, miny, moe, I'm choosing you and searching your car"

February 21, 2025
Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement Report suggests state, local officials who stand in the way of immigration enforcement could be under scrutiny

January 22, 2025