position: relative; Sources within Metro Transit Police tell FOX 9's Tom Lyden they "are furious we had to hire him." font-weight: bold; Public policy. Sheriff Witt is married with two adult daughters and two grandchildren. Hennepin County Sheriff's David Hutchinson has been charged with four offenses, including DWI, following a rollover crash on I-94 near Alexandria this week. He's also involved in harassing, and making racist remarks against his fellow co workers. margin-top: 1em; KMSP's Tom Lyden reports Hennepin County Commissioners will vote today to censure Sheriff Dave Hutchinson "after an. Thanks to Minnesota laws, David Hutchinson lives a truly charmed life in law enforcement, being allowed to return to his old job. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Hutchinson pleaded guilty in December to a misdemeanor charge of driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent. The report said Hutchinson and his attorney declined to participate in the investigation. Thursdays disclosure later led Gov. vertical-align: middle; Dawanna S. Witt was elected as the Hennepin County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. .widget-row { Former Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson reinstated at Metro Transit PD. Hutchinson didn't respond to multiple requests for comment Tuesday. } She is the first woman and person of color to hold the office. Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson (FOX 9). display: block; background-color: green; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { ", He concluded, "Anyone but a liberal in 2016. } His blood alcohol content was 0.13%, higher than. left: 0; Last fall, Hutchinson also agreed to a one-month suspension of his peace officers' license because of a December 2021 drunken-driving crash in which Hutchinson totaled his county-owned Ford Explorer after driving 125 mph on his way home to Bloomington from a conference in Alexandria. This is the latest. When he left Metro Transit as a sergeant in December 2018, shortly after his surprise election as county sheriff, he was paid $44.26 an hour, or $92,060 a year. I just HATE the liberal left and their stupidity on every single f---ing topic. .non_result_row th { Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. } } } U.S. Supreme Court to hear case of woman whose home was seized by Hennepin Co. Hutchinson, who took office as. display: block; 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elections in 2023 | Thanks to Minnesota laws, David Hutchinson lives a truly charmed life in law enforcement, being allowed to return to his old job. text-align: center; } FOX 9 reached out to Hutchinson about the 2015 Facebook posts, he declined to comment. top: 0px; padding-bottom: 8px; } Everyones human," he said. margin-bottom:0px; Hutchinson is in the final weeks of his tenure in the post he said earlier this year he wouldn't be running for re-election. display: inline; } The single car rollover crash took place around 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 8 five miles east of Alexandria on I-94. font-weight: bold; Last ten months Ive been sober," Hutchinson said. background-color: #f4f4f4; U.S. Congress | Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. jQuery(item).html("Scroll for more "); } } But all of that has been rigorously reported. "Ive admitted my mistakes. max-width: 75px; display: inline-block; He admitted to having a drinking problem and checked himself into treatment. Hutchinson was originally three additional charges, including driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 within two hours and carrying a pistol under the influence of alcohol. December 9, 2022 / 6:34 AM This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to publicly censure Sheriff David Hutchinson Thursday afternoon. His position was won by Major Dawanna Witt, who will become Hennepin Country's first black sheriff, and first female sheriff, too. Thanks to Minnesota laws, David Hutchinson lives a truly charmed life in law enforcement, being allowed to return to his old job. } Hutchinson was booked into the Ramsey County Detention Center on Dec. 21 as part of his DWI and had his mugshot taken there. Updated: 10:15 PM CDT May 19, 2022. } jQuery( ".votebox" ).each(function( index ) { He was sentenced to two years of probation. "He needs to be held accountable," Hough said. }. Hennepin County Administration has not decided whether it will be paying Hutchinson while he is suspended. Tom Lyden reports for FOX 9: " Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson is seeking permanent. Brannon has a large following on Twitter, where she primarily tweets about politics and protests. overflow: hidden; The Facebook page was deactivated minutes later. "Weve all have said in text some dumb things. During her career at Dakota County, she worked in a variety of roles, including bailiff, transport, school resource officer, detective, crisis negotiator, recruitment coordinator, diversity and inclusion coordinator, and more. .widget-row.value-only { Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Hutchinson took a medical leave of absence and opted to not seek re-election. She also dealt successfully with the pandemic in Minnesotas largest jail, leading the development of new protocols to help limit institutional and community spread of COVID-19. margin: auto; .election_results_text { The charge is connected with a rollover crash Hutchinson got into near. .race_header.libertarian { She earned several scholarships to college, including the Justice Alan Page Scholarship. } @media (max-width:600px) { display: block; ", When asked for further comment, Commissioner Chris LaTondresse said that the "action speaks for itself.". In the months after the crash, command staff members expressed concern for Hutchinson's health to county administrators, saying he was angry, paranoid and rarely showed up in the office, according to the outside investigator's report. } Documents reported his blood alcohol level at 0.13 percent three hours after the crash. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} .results_row { .votebox-scroll-container { } } Dec 10, 2021. At the time of the crash, Hutchinson was the only person in the vehicle, which was owned by Hennepin County. } text-align: center; font-style: italic; top: -1px; left: 0px; setTimeout(function() { defer() }, 500); } width: 57%; The investigation was conducted after the Hennepin County Administration received a report that Hutchinson had been behaving hostile towards Sheriff's Office personnel. Alexandria In her role as a major, she oversaw court security for two of the most high-profile trials in modern history. float: left; .widget-key { .widget-row.Green { } .widget-row.value-only.black { The position pays $185,775 a year. text-align: center; padding-left: 8px; FOX 9 is told Hutchinson has returned to his old job at Metro Transit Police Department as a sergeant, where he served before becoming sheriff. background-color: #dac113; ", Just hours before the Idaho murders, another grisly scene unfolded outside Bryan Kohberger's window, Polar bear kills woman, boy in remote Alaska village, Hawaii fisherman overboard, missing after hooking large ahi, Reality TV star Julie Chrisley reassigned from Florida prison to federal medical center, The rich and powerful flocked to Davos via private jet to discuss climate change, study finds, Metro to reduce service on Blue, Orange, and Silver lines from every 15 minutes to every 25 minutes, Former governor's son arrested on drug charges in Benton County, Metro approves $300,000 for human trafficking and abuse survivor services, Up to 12 inches of snow possible across parts of Denver metro, eastern Colorado, Summit County Metro RTA shifting to network aimed at more frequent service for most riders. Sheriff Hutchinson pled guilty to a fourth-degree DWI last week after getting into a rollover crash earlier this month. margin-top: 1px; height: 56px; background-color: white; By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. width: 250px; background-color: #ccc; "Ive been out of the media light on purpose," he said. Dresen added that since Hutchinson's "reinstatement, a formal complaint has been filed. At the scene of the crash on Interstate 94, Hutchinson initially told state troopers he wasn't the driver. } .votebox-results-cell--check { On Jan. 2, newly elected Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt was sworn in and Hutchinson went back to Metro Transit. font-weight: bold; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { .inner_percentage.Green { She was sworn in and took office on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. 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.contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} .electionsectionheading { MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After a controversial final year in office sparked by a drunk driving arrest that uncovered other alleged misconduct, former Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson is already back at his old job with Metro Transit. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { .widget-row.Libertarian { font-size: 16px; Probably," Hutchinson demurred. Hennepin county sheriff officer David Hutchinson gets job back with a pay raise of $115k after crashing state cruiser while driving drunk. A committee of the Hennepin County Board voted Thursday to recommend the censure of outgoing Sheriff David Hutchinson, an unusual step prompted by his violations of workplace discrimination and bullying policies. padding-bottom: 8px; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Working as a detention deputy opened her eyes to the people and possibilities in law enforcement. .results_table { She did not elaborate on the nature of the complaint. David Chanenis a reporter covering Hennepin County government and Prince's estate dealings. font-size: 12px; vertical-align: top; Contact our sales team. font-weight: 300; Cab companies called by investigators said they received a call from Hutchinson's number earlier asking them to take him to a bar, but the company explained that the bar would be closed by then and the conversation ended. background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 350px; 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Through it all, she focused on reaching out to young people and communities that have historically had poor relationships with the police. ", In a post from July 21, 2015, Hutchinson writes, "I get st for being a conservative etc..", "The reality is Im pretty moderate, Im pro-choice, all for equality (as long as not equality for special groups and not everyone). Hennepin County Board censures Sheriff David Hutchinson The unanimous vote came after an investigation showed the outgoing Hennepin County sheriff violated county policies. ", In a post from August 23, 2015, Hutchinson wrote, "If you support Hilary (sic) or anyone affiliated with this f---ing criminal Obama you need to take your ass outa this country. .votebox-scroll-container { color: #fff; Hennepin county sheriff officer David Hutchinson gets job back with a pay raise of $115k after crashing state cruiser while driving drunk. The county is continuing to investigate the allegations against the sheriff. Minneapolis, Minn The Hennepin County Board has unanimously decided to publicly censure sheriff David Hutchinson. .votebox-results-cell--number { The decision came after an investigation showed the sheriff. As part of his probation, Hutchinson must complete a chemical assessment, have no driver license or alcohol violations and must abstain from alcohol and controlled substance use, with the exception of prescribed medications. Esme Murphy explains how a . In a series of Facebook posts in 2015, not previously reported, Hutchinson posted offensive memes about Democrats, compared Hillary Clinton to Hitler, and posted a parody campaign sign that read, "Hillary for Prison 2016. font-weight: bold; Hutchinson ran for election for Hennepin County Sheriff in Minnesota. display: inline-block; U.S. Supreme Court to hear case of woman whose home was seized by Hennepin Co. .indicate_scroll { background-color: #f9d334; A newly released Minnesota State Patrol report says Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson was driving drunk at high speeds in a county-owned vehicle before he rolled it over on Interstate 94 last month near Alexandria. The report documented dozens of incidents where the former sheriff used racist, misogynistic and homophobic language. height: 50px; Earlier this month he got his old job with the Metro Transit Police Department back, for which he'll be paid $115,000 per year. background-color: #003388; Hutchinson said it was his first interview since his drunk driving crash Dec. 8, when he did "a couple of interviews that went awful. Former Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson, who went on paid medical leave from his elected position last May and was censured by the county for creating a hostile work environment, has. Hutchinson, who was elected in 2018 in an upset over former Sheriff Rich Stanek, has been on medical leave since May. Redirecting to https://m.startribune.com/hennepin-county-releases-report-critical-of-sheriff-david-hutchinsons-behavior/600236493/13c38aab-f8e0-4bca-9f2a-0cf6cbca50bf/. .votebox { Born in Chicago and raised in Minneapolis, Sheriff Witt became a mother at 15 but nevertheless excelled at school. overflow-y: hidden; } Find contacts: direct phone number, email address, work experience. Elections 2018 See also: Municipal elections in Hennepin County, Minnesota (2018) General election color: white; U.S. President | .votebox_bp_logo { .race_header.democratic { His peace officer license was suspended following this incident. Hutchinson filed paperwork before he left Metro Transit that allowed him to return. Even though he wasn't on the job for the past eight months, his final year in office was tumultuous. ", "This is the first step in the road toward recovery and regaining the trust of the people I work with and the residents of Hennepin County whom I serve," the statement went on to say. Hutchinson, who was elected in 2018 with support from Democrats, pleaded guilty to driving drunk after leaving a state sheriff's conference on Dec. 8. function indicateScroll (){ In a statement to the Star Tribune last month, Hutchinson denied the allegations and said he was targeted because he's gay. In college, Sheriff Witt studied chemical dependency and family therapy and her first jobs were in the nonprofit field. David Hutchinson is the Hennepin County Sheriff in Minnesota. } Dresen said the Met Council was required by law to rehire Hutchinson. Republican Sen. Warren Limmer says he'll seek to unwind the state law that required @MetroTransitMN to hire back former Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson this . .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { November 1, 2022 - 3:12 PM Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday to direct the county administrator to "take. Hutchinson was attending the Minnesota Sheriff's Association 2021 winter conference at the Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria on Dec. 8. The investigative documents say Hutchinson claimed that he'd called a cab and a cab driver had been driving his SUV at the time of the crash. }); top: -5px; That is because of a union agreement and state law requires him to return "at the same salary, which would have been received if the leave had not been taken.". } Hutchinson, a former Metro Transit Police sergeant, was the DFL-endorsed candidate in 2018 when he ran against incumbent Rich Stanek. font-size: .9em; She also works as an adjunct professor at Inver Hills Community College, teaching Juvenile Justice and American Corrections. MINNEAPOLIS A Metropolitan Council spokesperson said former Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson has been reinstated as a sergeant at Metro Transit Police, background-color: #db0000; padding-left: 0; Rochelle Olson is a reporter on the politics and government team. font-size: 1.25em; letter-spacing: .03em; He's also involved in harassing, and making racist remarks against his fellow co workers. The county retained a neutral, external investigator, who conducted interviews with the sheriff's staff. David "Hutch" Hutchinson, a 15-year veteran with the Minneapolis Metro Transit Police (MTPD), figures he was first introduced to policing at 5 or 6 years old when his dad Jerry, a K-9 . .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { The investigator contacted Hutchinson and his lawyer to participate in the inquiry, but they refused to cooperate, according to the county. Hutchinson released a statement after pleading guilty to one count of operating a vehicle under the influence, saying in part that he is enrolled in an outpatient treatment program to address his "issues with alcohol" and his "overall health. border:1px solid #FFB81F; In the summary, the investigator wrote that Hutchinson's "behavior resulted in a hostile work environment in which members of the command staff were fearful of the sheriff" and concerned about his "mental state and stability.". color: black; margin-bottom: .75em; padding-bottom: 3px; Thanks to Minnesota laws, David Hutchinson lives a truly charmed life in law enforcement, being allowed to return to his old job. .results_table_container { In early February, Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson announced he would not seek re-election in November, presumably due to the fallout from his DWI conviction last December. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? He previously covered crime, courts and spent two sessions at the Legislature. The position pays $185,775 a year. Hutchinson took leave from Esme Murphy explains how a state statute made this possible. The sheriff did not respond to a request for comment. padding-left: 10px; Dave "Hutch" Hutchinson on Wednesday appeared to have narrowly defeated three-term incumbent Sheriff Rich Stanek in Hennepin County, Minnesota, all but guaranteeing his title as the first openly gay sheriff in the Midwest. Born in Chicago and raised in Minneapolis, Sheriff Witt became a mother at 15 but nevertheless excelled at school. border-radius: 50%; .votebox { 350 South 5th Street, Room 6. border: 1px solid #999; } Under state law, Hutchinson had the . } Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson was driving drunk at extremely high speeds in a county-owned vehicle, topping 126 mph before rolling it over on Interstate 94 last month near. Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson had a blood-alcohol level of 0.13 when he rolled a county-owned SUV early Wednesday in western Minnesota, according to prosecutors in Douglas County,. text-align: left; Suspect wanted in Mall of America shooting arrested in Georgia, Large fire burns through school bus garage in Isanti County, Family of slain North High quarterback demands criminal probe into principal's actions, BCA investigating inmate death at Olmsted County Jail, Teenager arrested in Wright County shooting, City of St. Paul to replow residential streets, Monday rain puts a slight damper on winter activities in Minnesota, City of St. Paul agrees to $1.3M settlement with family of man killed by police 8 years ago, Wolves enjoy some time in the snow in northern Minnesota, Man seriously hurt in crash during snowmobile race near Nisswa, 'It will happen this year': DFL to move ahead with paid leave, new tax, Walz proposes more family tax credits: Here's how much you'd get, St. Thomas announces plans for hockey, basketball arena starting in 2025, Bill to restore voting rights to felons who served time in Minnesota passes first committee. } } background-color: #db0000; Sheriff Dawanna Witt.
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