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City approves addition to agreement with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to fight human trafficking
The Bemidji City Council on Monday authorized adjusting an agreement between the Police Department and the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to combat human trafficking. The Council also authorized Mayor Jorge Prince to join a committee related to the Beltrami County Jail. 2:44 pm, Mar. 16, 2021 ×
The Beltrami County Jail was originally built in 1989 with updates added throughout the years. County officials recently said the jail is deteriorating and lacking in space. (Jillian Gandsey | Bemidji Pioneer)
BEMIDJI An amendment to an agreement with the state regarding human trafficking law enforcement efforts was approved by the Bemidji City Council Monday.
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2 arrests in human trafficking sting were Line 3 workers
Activists opposed to Enbridge’s Line 3 oil pipeline have long argued its construction would bring sex crimes to northern Minnesota. 6:45 pm, Feb. 23, 2021 ×
Enbridge s Line 3 oil pipeline under construction near the intersection of Hohensee and West Moorhead roads in Carlton County in January. (Clint Austin / 2021 file / caustin@duluthnews.com)
Two of the men charged in last week’s Itasca County human trafficking bust were working on Enbridge s Line 3 project, fueling concern that construction of the oil pipeline is bringing a higher risk of sex crimes to the area.
Michael Kelly West, 53, of Rolla, Missouri, was charged with one count of carrying a pistol without a permit and one count of solicitation to engage in prostitution.