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crime11 days ago•2 min saved

Former Minnesota county attorney tied to online sex-trafficking ring

A former Anoka County assistant attorney, Andrea Leigh Sampson, faces 26 felony charges for allegedly running an online sex-trafficking ring in Hennepin County from 2020 to 2026, using shell companies to funnel profits and coordinating with three others including the alleged ringleader; investigators say properties were used to photograph victims for ads, Sampson was placed on leave and later fired, and bail was set at $1 million with future court appearances planned as more victims are sought.

via MPR News|

#anoka-county #crime #minnesota

health1 year ago•0 min saved

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Across Twin Cities Counties

Mosquitoes in Anoka and Carver counties in the Twin Cities have tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year, indicating that West Nile activity is beginning to increase in the area, with the timing aligning with historical patterns.

via Bring Me The News|

#anoka-county #carver-county #health

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Accidental 911 Calls Spike in Wisconsin Due to Android Phone Issues

An apparent Android phone operating system update has caused thousands of accidental 911 calls in Anoka County, with nearly twice as many 911 "hangups" received in recent weeks. Android's safety feature, which dials an emergency call if a phone's power button is pushed five times in a row, is believed to be the cause. Authorities are asking users to turn off the Emergency SOS feature if they don't need it and to not ignore accidental 911 calls, as they are treated as potential threatening situations.

via MPR News|

#911 #android #anoka-county