MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- Violent crime is on the rise in Hennepin County, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Sheriff's office. Officials say the number of violent crimes in January ...

In fact, violent crimes in Hennepin County have decreased by 26 percent since the end of 2006. "Fighting violent crime in Hennepin ... To read Hennepin County's full report click here.

MINNEAPOLIS — Although immigrants make up 13% of Hennepin County's residents, County Attorney Mary Moriarty says they are much less likely to report a crime — especially noncitizens.

Concerned that immigrants who aren’t citizens often are afraid to report ... Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. The County Attorney’s Office now will certify victims of any qualifying crime ...

which stated the Hennepin County crime lab would report to county administration, rather than to the Sheriff’s Office. The amendment also contained a proposal to include the processing of ...

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is proposing a new plan to battle crime. Freeman said he’s asked local city leaders, law enforcement, business and faith leaders to join a public-private ...

The Hennepin County Board plans to bring leaders from all 45 cities in the county together in May to explore new ways to combat rising crime. Last week, commissioners unanimously supported ...

Both proposed the amendment in which, based on previous studies, the Hennepin County crime lab would report to County Administration, rather than the Sheriff's Office. Proponents said the move ...