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“These types of home invasion crimes don’t happen very often but the victim and community impact statements made it very clear how painful this murder is to family, friends and neighbors,” said Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman.
The family of Shea Stremcha spoke at three separate sentencings for the men guilty of breaking in to his house and shooting him.
Semaj Williams, 23, was sentenced to 460 months in prison with credit for 615 days served. Robert Shelby, 29, was sentenced to 426 months in prison with credit for 616 days served and the last one sentenced by Hennepin County District Court Judge Marilyn Kaman was Xavier Walker, 25. He received the longest sentence of 480 months with credit for 457 days served.
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The Fourth Precinct Court Watch is hosting a three-part series to discuss the criminal justice process. These events will focus on North Minneapolis and feature key players who work in that community. However, the information is applicable to residents across Minneapolis, and in some cases will be relevant wherever you live in Minnesota.
 We invite you attend as a guest and learn more about the criminal justice process.The first meeting is Tuesday, April 9th at Folwell Park at 6:30 pm.
It features a panel discussion with speakers from:
- Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center
- Minneapolis Police Department
- Hennepin County Attorney’s Office
- Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office
- Public Defender’s Office
Kashaun Damon Pierce, 34, of Richfield, was sentenced to 262 months by Judge David Duffy for his role in the murder of Delwin Cooper in South Minneapolis. Pierce pleaded guilty on Monday, March 11, 2013 to aiding and abetting murder in the second degree.
Responding to concerns from community groups, Court Watch participants and residents, Mike Freeman designated an official community prosecutor for the Fourth Precinct. This attorney focuses on burglaries, drug crimes and felons illegally in possession of a firearm. The result is better sentences and more opportunities for community members to engage in the criminal justice process.
There have been reports of a Publisher's Clearinghouse scam. The scammers claim prize-winners will receive their prize after providing a processing fee.
Free prizes or foreign lottery winnings that require you to send money in advance or provide financial information are usually scams. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.
If you need to report a crime, call the police. If you have concerns, you can also contact our Citizen Information line at 612-348-5550 or citizeninfo@co.hennepin.mn.us. |
