Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Arrested for Burglary

Burglary Incident

• 🚨 Bodycam footage captures officers responding to a burglary call in Detroit Lakes on April 22, 2024.
• 🏠 The suspect is identified as Nicole Mitchell, the homeowner's stepdaughter and a Democratic state senator.

Mitchell's Statement

• 💬 Mitchell states she was trying to retrieve some of her dad's things because he would no longer speak to her.
• 🚫 She denies stealing any documents, claiming she only had a flashlight.

Law Enforcement Actions

• 🚓 Officers confirm Mitchell's identity and date of birth (October 10, 1974).
• ⚖️ Mitchell is read her Miranda rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

Family Context

• 💔 Mitchell mentions her dad died last year and that her stepmom is now paranoid.
• 👟 She requests to retrieve her shoes before leaving with the officers.