June 19, 2018
OUR MISSION
We serve justice and public safety through our commitment to ethical prosecution, crime prevention, and through innovative and reasoned client representation.
One in 10 older Americans are victims of abuse,
neglect or exploitation. And for every case that is reported, many more go
undetected. That's why our office works to raise awareness of this issue around World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which was June 15.
We prosecute cases
involving the abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of individuals who prey
on seniors and vulnerable adults. We also assist Adult Protective Services from
Hennepin County in their work to provide protective planning for seniors and
families who are dealing with abuse, neglect, or self-neglect by seniors or
vulnerable adults.
If you are concerned that a family
member, friend or neighbor is being abused or exploited, or can no longer take
care of themselves, you can call the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center at 844-880-1574.
Or, you can fill out a simple, online form via their web site and your report
will automatically be sent to the appropriate agencies who can provide the
necessary follow up care and support.
For a free brochure about financial exploitation and elder abuse, email citizeninfo@hennepin.us
Members of our Complex Crimes Team also provide presentations to senior
groups and organizations on telephone scams and frauds. Call Diane Krenz at 612-384-6919 for more information about scheduling one.
 We love National Night Out! Last year, 275 staff members from our office visited more than 400
block parties and community gatherings throughout Hennepin County. We
enjoy having the chance to talk with folks and answer your
questions about the justice system and provide crime prevention tips.
If you plan to host your own block party this year, or are
organizing a community event in Hennepin County, and would like someone
from the County Attorney's Office to visit, please complete this form or, email jean.heyer@hennepin.us.
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Hennepin County District Court Judge Shereen Askalani sentenced
Chance Adams, 27, to more than 38 years in prison for murdering
18-year-old George Pineda who was walking through a Minneapolis park,
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Thursday.
Adams was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after serving
30 years as a result of the jury’s guilty verdict on the first-degree
murder charge. In the Wednesday hearing, Adams was also sentenced to 98
months for the aggravated robbery, which is to be served consecutively.
Additionally, Judge Askalani sentenced him to 84 months, which is an
upward departure, for being a felon in possession of a handgun. This
sentence is to be served concurrently.
The result is Adams will have to serve 38 years and two months in prison before he can even ask to be considered for parole.
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CONTACT INFO
Michael O. Freeman
Hennepin County Attorney
300 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis, MN 55487
612-348-5550 - citizeninfo@hennepin.us
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