Democratic Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell was arrested Monday morning in Detroit Lakes, Minn., for alleged burglary. The jail roster with the Becker County Sheriff’s Office indicates that Mitchell has been arrested for a first-degree burglary offense.
According to an official with the Detroit Lakes Police Department, a homeowner in the city called 911 at 4:45 a.m. Monday morning after discovering a person in their residence. Responding officers found the alleged burglar, made an arrest, and transported that person to the Becker County Sheriff’s Office.
Local news outlets in the Detroit Lakes area were the first to break the news Monday afternoon.
A first-term state senator, Mitchell won her Woodbury seat in the Minnesota Senate by over 17 points. Prior to her service in the state legislature, Mitchell worked as a meteorologist in the Minneapolis metro area. Additionally, Mitchell’s campaign website indicates the Woodbury legislator currently holds the rank of lieutenant colonel in the National Guard.
Alpha News reached out to the Senate DFL caucus for comment. However, a caucus spokesperson did not immediately respond. This story will be updated should the DFL caucus issue a statement.
Democrats in the Minnesota Senate currently have a 34-33 majority.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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