A Minnesota state lawmaker denied a burglary charge she received after being arrested in Detroit Lakes and posted about it on Facebook. got She was arrested on Monday in Detroit Lakes. In a Facebook post, she said she 'absolutely' denies the burglary accusation.
Nicole Mitchell, a Democratic senator, stated on Facebook that her family is going through the difficult experience of dealing with a loved one's Alzheimer's-related decline and paranoia. said She explained in a Facebook post on Tuesday that she had entered a familiar home to check on a family member after learning concerning medical information. She denied stealing anything and expressed gratitude for the support she has received.
She continued to deny the accusations, expressing gratitude for the support she has received and hoping the matter can become private again.
The police chief of Detroit Lakes confirmed that Mitchell was arrested at a residence after police responded to a call early Monday morning. She was formally charged with first-degree burglary.
According to a complaint, police found Mitchell dressed in black clothes and a black hat in the basement of a residence where a break-in had been reported.
The complaint also mentioned that Mitchell claimed the victim was her stepmother, who had cut contact with her and her family following the death of Mitchell’s father.
She exclaimed during her arrest that she was simply trying to retrieve some of her late father's belongings since her stepmother would not communicate with her.
Following her Miranda rights being read to her, Mitchell acknowledged that she had 'done something bad,' according to the complaint.
