Minnesota state senator’s narrative shifts post first-degree burglary accusation
The summary discusses a Democratic Minnesota state senator whose story shifts after being arrested and charged with first-degree burglary. Senator Nicole Mitchell allegedly entered her stepmother’s residence unlawfully. To read more details about the incident, click on the “Read more…” button. The summary highlights the case of a Democratic Minnesota state senator, Nicole Mitchell, whose narrative changes following her arrest and charge for first-degree burglary. Mitchell reportedly entered her stepmother’s home unlawfully. For further details on the incident, readers can access additional information by clicking the “Read more…” button.
A Democratic Minnesota state senator’s story appears to have changed after being arrested and charged with first-degree burglary Monday.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell snuck into her stepmother’s house through a window dressed in all black, according to a police complaint. During the arrest, Mitchell allegedly admitted to her stepmother that she was “just trying to get a couple of my dad’s things.” Just two days later, she says she was just checking in on “a loved one” with dementia.
“Unfortunately, I startled this close relative, exacerbating paranoia, and I was accused of stealing, which I absolutely deny,” Mitchell said in a public statement.
However, according to investigators, she previously conceded, “Clearly, I’m not good at this. … I know I did something bad.” The police report states that the Minnesota Democrat was looking to take “pictures, a flannel shirt, ashes, and other items of sentimental value.”
Police responded to the scene at 4:45 a.m. Monday after a homeowner called the police to report a burglary in progress. The suspect ran into the basement when law enforcement arrived. She was in possession of a black backpack containing two laptops, a cellphone, and other items that identified her as Mitchell.
The lawmaker called the incident a “true tragedy” in her statement and expressed her desire for the matter to be kept private.
“Like so many families, mine is dealing with the pain of watching a loved one decline due to Alzheimer’s and associated paranoia,” she said.
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Mitchell’s prosecution is not a favorable look to Minnesota Senate Democrats, who hold a one-seat majority. Her absence could make it difficult to pass legislation without bipartisan support.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the Minnesota Senate for comment.
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