Minnesota Matters

There have been 4 people killed the motorcycle crashes in Olmsted County during the past 3 weeks.

The case is the result of an investigation initially started by the Department of Homeland Security.

The charges say a detective was portraying a 14-year-old girl on apps and websites known to be “frequented by people who solicit children for sex.”

One of the drivers was transporting two children. The young passengers escaped the crash without injuries, according to the State Patrol.

A 2nd man convicted in the case is scheduled to be sentenced next month.

He is one of four Olmsted County residents to die in crashes involving motorcycles in less than a week.

Over the course of five months, the state agency examined 5,583 providers working in 13 high-risk areas.