[Mpls] Why no assault charges filed?

[Tim Bonham]

Another disturbing part of this incident was the refusal by the desk 
sergeant to take a report from the mother, and initiate appropriate 
action.  If this story is true, the officer involved should be charged with 
assault!  And this Sergeant Young, who refused to accept a report from a 
citizen, should be questioned about dereliction of duty.

I hope the boy's mother contacts County Attny Amy Klobuchar promptly on 
Monday morning about filing assault charges.

Tim Bonham, Ward 12, Standish-Ericsson

> Sergeant Young, who was in charge, what
> happened to him, the sergeant looks at
> me and says, "Well it wasn't one of my guys.
> Those guys on bikes are in another unit
> downstairs and they are closed for the night.
> You have three choices, 1) report to the
> supervisor downstairs tomorrow, 2) call
> internal affairs, or 3) call CRA."  I say
> in an upset tone, "I can't make a report?"
> In a very nasty tone he said, "No."  Feeling
> very emotional, I say, "What use are you if
> I cannot report a crime when it happens?"  

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