Hennepin county sheriff officer David Hutchinson gets job back with a pay raise of $115k after crashing state cruiser while driving drunk. letter-spacing: 0.03em; 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. } Price gains and declines in sales were more pronounced in the Twin Cities metro. font-weight: 200; font-size: 1.2em; display: block; padding-top: 3px; 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. MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO/WCCO) Former Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson, who was officially censured last month by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, has been reinstated in his old job with the Metro Transit Police Department. } } 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. width: 100%; Fargo, ND, USA / The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO. "Did I say that? } ", When asked for further comment, Commissioner Chris LaTondresse said that the "action speaks for itself.". Last ten months Ive been sober," Hutchinson said. Hutchinson took leave from As new Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson took a tour of county facilities from a gun range in Maple Grove to the county jail he continued to preach a message of reform. Federal courts | width: 100%; Kathryn Olson, head of data practices for the council, said Hutchinson's higher salary is a result of union wage increases for the job. height: 100%; She was sworn in and took office on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. clear: both; Cities | Watch the latest local news from the Twin Cities in ourYouTube playlist: Example video title will go here for this video. } View Angel Walker's email address: axxxxxw@hennepinsheriff.org & phone: +1-520-xxx-xx93's profile as Adult Detention at Hennepin County Sheriff, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The county had been investigating allegations made against Hutchinson for violating the county's "non-discrimination and respectful workplace" policies. } According to court documents, Hutchinson received a 90-day stayed sentence to Douglas County Jail, a $610 fine and two years of probation. color: #fff; Elections 2018 See also: Municipal elections in Hennepin County, Minnesota (2018) General election She did not elaborate on the nature of the complaint. Hutch's $188,775 salary was docked $500 per month to repay the county for his destroyed '21 Ford Explorer, which cost taxpayers $67,665.13. The controversial former Henn. January 11, 2023, 4:34 PM. In September, the state's Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training took the unusual move of suspending Hutchinson's peace officer license. background-color: #ccc; } } width: 57%; background-color: #f4f4f4; padding-left: 0; And yet, here we are. .results_table { Despite the swirling controversy, Hutchinson served out the remainder of his term on medical leave but didn't run for re-election. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from THU 12:00 AM CST until THU 6:00 PM CST, Chippewa County, from WED 9:00 PM CST until THU 3:00 PM CST, Rice County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 12:00 PM CST, Martin County, Watonwan County, from WED 9:00 PM CST until THU 6:00 PM CST, Dodge County, Goodhue County, Olmsted County, Wabasha County, Winona County, Dunn County, Eau Claire County, Buffalo County, Pepin County, Pierce County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 9:00 AM CST, Cottonwood County, Fillmore County, Houston County, Jackson County, Mower County, Nobles County, Rock County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 3:00 PM CST, Blue Earth County, Faribault County, Freeborn County, Steele County, Waseca County, drunk driving arrest that uncovered other alleged misconduct, uncovered Hutchinson was accused of creating a hostile work environment, uspended by the state POST board for 30 days, Landlord reaches agreement with Minneapolis to clean up run-down properties, Baby of Amazon center shooting victim dies in hospital, family confirms, Hamline professor who lost job after showing paintings of Muhammad suing university, Ottertail angler hooked on catching all 63 fish native to Minnesota; 9 left to go. At the time of the crash, Hutchinson was the only person in the vehicle, which was owned by Hennepin County. } Born in Chicago and raised in Minneapolis, Sheriff Witt became a mother at 15 but nevertheless excelled at school. left: 0px; That. Photos shared on Twitter on Thursday show Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson's wrecked squad vehicle after he crashed it while drunk behind the wheel. She also works as an adjunct professor at Inver Hills Community College, teaching Juvenile Justice and American Corrections. Hennepin Co. Sheriff Dave Hutchinson gets previous police job back, with more pay. The unanimous vote came after an investigation showed the outgoing Hennepin County sheriff violated county policies.

} Dave Hutchinson, the disgraced former sheriff of Minnesota's most-populous county, has his old job back with Metro Transit Police - along with a sizable pay raise. During her time as a school resource officer, working with children with mental health and behavioral difficulties, the school experienced a noticeable drop in kids entering the juvenile justice system. Board Chair Marion Greene would only say the investigation showed that Hutchinson violated the respectful workplace policy. } "He needs to be held accountable," Hough said. margin-right: 10px; width: 100%; 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. background-color: #6db24f; font-weight: bold; } Under state law, Hutchinson had the opportunity to get his old job back with Metro Transit. Dawanna Witt was sworn in as sheriff on January 2. Read more on minnpost.com. top: -5px; text-align: center; background-color: #003388; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. } He admitted to drinking prior to the crash, and . } border: 1px solid #999; letter-spacing: .03em; , Star Tribune Under state law, Hutchinson had the opportunity to get his old job back with Metro Transit. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Dave Hutchinson, the disgraced former sheriff of Minnesota's most-populous county, has his old job back with Metro Transit Police - along with a sizable pay raise. .race_header { font-weight: bold; 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. According to the board's action request, this comes after an investigation revealed that Hutchinson engaged in a pattern of harassment and workplace bullying in violation of Hennepin County's non-discrimination and respectful workplace policy. The investigation was conducted after the Hennepin County Administration received a report that Hutchinson had been behaving hostile towards Sheriff's Office personnel. An attorney for Derek Chauvin is planning to ask an appeals court Wednesday to throw out the former Minneapolis police officer's convictions in the murder of George Floyd, arguing that numerous legal and procedural errors deprived him of a fair trial. if (window.jQuery) { font-weight: 300; Last month, Hutchinson was censured by the Hennepin County Board after the county's outside investigator detailed the difficult, threatening work environment that Hutchinson created among his command staff. That investigator interviewed 10 senior staff members and provided a 10-page report that became public after the County Board voted to censure Hutchinson. Thanks to Minnesota laws, David Hutchinson lives a truly charmed life in law enforcement, being allowed to return to his old job. font-size: .9em; Home | Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Featured topics Jail information Community programs Warrants Most wanted list Permit to carry a handgun Bureaus WISE: Water and ice safety education Learn water and ice safety tips while on lakes and rivers. font-weight: bold; Former Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson reinstated at Metro Transit PD. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. We take you beyond the headlines to the world we share in Minnesota. } Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson announced Wednesday that he won't . The report said Hutchinson and his attorney declined to participate in the investigation. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from THU 12:00 AM CST until THU 6:00 PM CST, Chippewa County, from WED 9:00 PM CST until THU 3:00 PM CST, Rice County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 12:00 PM CST, Martin County, Watonwan County, from WED 9:00 PM CST until THU 6:00 PM CST, Dodge County, Goodhue County, Olmsted County, Wabasha County, Winona County, Dunn County, Eau Claire County, Buffalo County, Pepin County, Pierce County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 9:00 AM CST, Cottonwood County, Fillmore County, Houston County, Jackson County, Mower County, Nobles County, Rock County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 3:00 PM CST, Blue Earth County, Faribault County, Freeborn County, Steele County, Waseca County, Landlord reaches agreement with Minneapolis to clean up run-down properties, Baby of Amazon center shooting victim dies in hospital, family confirms, Hamline professor who lost job after showing paintings of Muhammad suing university, Ottertail angler hooked on catching all 63 fish native to Minnesota; 9 left to go. margin: 0; .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} During the interview, Hutchinson confirmed reporting from the FOX 9 Investigators that he has been diagnosed with PTSD. let item = jQuery('.votebox .indicate_scroll').get(index); Sources within Metro Transit Police tell FOX 9's Tom Lyden they "are furious we had to hire him.". Former Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson reinstated at Metro Transit PD. } EXCLUSIVE: @HennepinSheriff Dave Hutchinson's wrecked squad car from his DUI crash.Thread 1/3 pic.twitter.com/MESvkzF6Ii. padding-bottom: 7px; According to the Metropolitan Council, Hutchinson was reinstated Jan. 2 as a sergeant at $55.09 per hour, or $114,587 annually. ", 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). .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { By. .indicate_scroll { background-color: #db0000; But his views would have shocked political allies if they had checked his personal Facebook page, David P. Hutchinson, which had been inactive since 2016. He assumed office in 2019. Thanks to Minnesota laws, David Hutchinson lives a truly charmed life in law enforcement, being allowed to return to his old job. .widget-row.value-only { The charge is connected with a rollover crash Hutchinson got into near Alexandria on Dec. 8. "Ive been out of the media light on purpose," he said. He has since returned to work and said hes participating in outpatient treatment. But Hutchinson did not leave the Hennepin County sheriff's department on good terms. Sheriff Dawanna Witt. @media (max-width:600px) { In a Thursday afternoon statement, he said: "This morning, I pled guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge stemming from my recent accident near Alexandria.. Hennepin County Board censures Sheriff David Hutchinson The unanimous vote came after an investigation showed the outgoing Hennepin County sheriff violated county policies. 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Hutchinson said at the time he had been drinking before the wreck. font-style: italic; Sources within Metro Transit Police tell FOX 9's Tom Lyden they "are furious we had to hire him. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to publicly censure Sheriff David Hutchinson Thursday afternoon. He was even endorsed by former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Hutchinson took leave from FOX 9 is told that if. text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9; } .votebox-results-cell--check { In December, County Administrator David Hough told a county board committee that the investigation confirmed allegations that Hutchinson had behaved in a racist, sexist, and otherwise inappropriate and offensive manner as sheriff. Sheriff Witt is married with two adult daughters and two grandchildren. He assumed office in 2019. The decision came after an investigation showed the sheriff. MINNEAPOLIS Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson has been sentenced afterpleading guilty to a fourth-degree DWI. The Douglas County Attorney's Office confirmed that Hutchinson, of Bloomington, is facing four misdemeanor charges after he drank alcohol . 0 points 0 comments Vote 0 Minneapolis Hennepin County Minnesota United States of America North America Place Hutchinson can stay in the elected office unless he decides to resign, doesn't run again, loses the next election or is recalled by voters. He did not ask anyone to drive his SUV. .results_row.winner { overflow: hidden; ", Commenting on an assault case in Milwaukee on August 29, 2015, Hutchinson wrote, "If this was a black person being beaten up by whites and they said wrong hood the country would be in looting and riot mode! max-width: 75px; Dec 10, 2021. } He's also involved in harassing, and making racist remarks against his fellow co workers. Dawanna S. Witt was elected as the Hennepin County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { 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. David Hutchinson is the Hennepin County Sheriff in Minnesota. The county is continuing to investigate the allegations against the sheriff. .widget-value { background-color: #f9d334; In December, County Administrator David Hough told a county board committee that the investigation confirmed allegations that Hutchinson had behaved in a racist, sexist, and otherwise inappropriate and offensive manner as sheriff. Brannon has a large following on Twitter, where she primarily tweets about politics and protests. indicateScroll(); margin-bottom: 0px; David Chanenis a reporter covering Hennepin County government and Prince's estate dealings. January 11, 2023 - 1:39PM. width: 250px; width: 350px; "Weve all have said in text some dumb things. Tom Lyden reports for FOX 9: " Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson is seeking permanent. .percentage_number { ", 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. position: absolute; Im sick of being treated so bad, I need to quit my job and have Obama pay my bills.". Under state law, Hutchinson had the opportunity to get his old job back with Metro Transit. position: relative; 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. } overflow-x: auto; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail {

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