Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell is stuck in a problem as she faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.
On Tuesday, April 23, the Becker County Attorney’s Office charged 49-year-old Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, with first-degree burglary.
According to the corps, respective officers were called at about 4:45 a.m. on Monday to a residence off Granger DRoad and Long Avenue after the homeowner called 911 to report about a burglary in progress.
As per the police statement, Mitchell was tracked inside, arrested, and booked into Becker County Jail.
However, she denied the allegations in a statement that was posted on Tuesday to her state Senator’s social media handle.
While posting on the Facebook page, Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell denied her charges of stealing anything and said she entered the home out of concern for an ailing family member.
Further, she added that the incident has been a true tragedy for her family and says that she hopes it can return to being a private matter. Moreover, she thanked her colleagues and friends of both parties for their respective support.
Mitchell’s complete statement is written as follows.
Like so many families, mine is dealing with the pain of watching a loved one decline due to Alzheimer’s and associated paranoia.
Over the weekend, I learned of medical information, which caused me grave concern and prompted me to check on that family member. I entered a home I have come and gone from countless times in the past 20 years, where my son even once had his own space.
Unfortunately, I startled this close relative, exacerbating my paranoia, and I was accused of stealing, which I absolutely deny.
Thank you to all my friends for the kind words of support and for trusting my character even before I had a chance to respond. This has been a true tragedy for our family and my hope is it can return to being a private matter.
Further, on Tuesday, WCCO spoke with Mitchell’s attorney over the phone, and he advised her not to resign.
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