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Crime Fighters Gone Rogue
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Crime fighters gone rogue
The Gang Strike Force racked up many victories; then stardom turned to ashes. Updated Mar. 23, 2011
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In 2009, the Metro Gang Strike Force was shut down amid state and federal investigations. It was Minnesota's worst law enforcement meltdown in decades. The Star Tribune broke the first stories about the unit's troubles and the newspaper's dogged reporting ultimately showed what led to its demise.
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Sheriff tried to dissuade Gang Strike Force audit
Article By: PAUL McENROE ,Star Tribune Publish May 24, 2009 2:00 AM / Update March 23, 2011 2:11 PMBob Fletcher says he changed his mind after cash and vehicles could not be found.
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April 5: Several officials criticize Gang Strike Force's publicly funded Hawaii trip
Article By: RANDY FURST , Star Tribune Publish April 5, 2009 2:00 AM / Update April 5, 2009 12:34 AMThe new strike force leader called the tab "ridiculous," but his predecessor labeled critics "nitwits."
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Metro Gang Strike Force had illegal meeting, experts say
Article By: RANDY FURST , Star Tribune Publish April 18, 2009 2:00 AM / Update April 17, 2009 11:21 PMBoard members e-mailed each other to get agreement on a statement to preempt an editorial on Hawaii trip.
Dagoberto Rodriguez Cardona and his family
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Suit alleges Gang Strike Force seized money without just cause
Article By: LORA PABST and RANDY FURST , Star Tribune staff writers Publish April 30, 2009 2:00 AM / Update April 30, 2009 12:04 AMA young Honduran says Gang Strike Force officers took $4,500 from him last year at an impound lot with no explanation or receipt. Now he has filed a lawsuit against them.
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Gang Strike Force cops shredded documents
Article By: RANDY FURST , Star Tribune Publish May 22, 2009 2:00 AM / Update March 23, 2011 2:15 PMActions by some officers in the Metro Gang Strike Force prompted shutdown.
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Document shredding puts Strike Force in doubt
Article By: RANDY FURST and PAUL McENROE , Star Tribune s taff w riters Publish June 7, 2009 2:00 AM / Update March 23, 2011 2:04 PMThe integrity of the team of 34 officers and supervisors from 13 local law enforcement agencies, who focus on gang- and drug-related crime, now is so damaged by the unauthorized destruction that it may never restart operations.
Houa Vang
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Gang Strike Force seizures criticized
Article By: RANDY FURST , Star Tribune Publish June 11, 2009 2:00 AM / Update March 23, 2011 2:01 PMThe state's Legislative Auditor raised new questions about how the Metro Gang Strike Force disposed of vehicles that it seized during its investigations - and recommended further "evaluation."
Chris Omodt
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Minneapolis, Metro Transit police pull out of Gang Strike Force
Article By: RANDY FURST , Star Tribune Publish May 23, 2009 2:00 AM / Update March 23, 2011 2:12 PMMinneapolis police said tbe decision is financial, but it is more bad news for the anti-gang unit.
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Gang Strike Force shut down after audit finds $18,000, 13 cars missing
Article By: RANDY FURST , Star Tribune Publish May 21, 2009 2:00 AM / Update March 23, 2011 2:13 PMMichael Campion, John Egelhof, Andy Luger
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Strike Force was rife with misconduct, panel charges in new report
Article By: RANDY FURST , Star Tribune Publish August 21, 2009 2:00 AM / Update March 23, 2011 2:00 PMReport details breadth of misconduct, saying officers took home property that had no proven connection to crime.
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Two top strike force leaders part of inquiry
Article By: DAVID CHANEN, RANDY FURST and PAUL McENROE , Star Tribune staff writers Publish October 16, 2009 2:00 AM / Update October 16, 2009 12:09 AMThe Star Tribune has learned the identities of 16 officers reportedly under investigation.
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Crime fighters gone rogue
Article By: RANDY FURST and PAUL McENROE , Star Tribune staff writers Publish December 13, 2009 2:00 AM / Update March 23, 2011 1:51 PMThe Gang Strike Force racked up many victories; then stardom turned to ashes.
Wilbur Haisley
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Seized money: One man fought back
Article By: RANDY FURST , Star Tribune Publish December 13, 2009 2:00 AM / Update April 21, 2011 1:37 PMWilbur Haisley had $3,319 - until a Metro Gang Strike Force officer took it.
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