Minneapolis Dem shifts from ‘DISMANTLE’ to ‘PROSECUTE’ after brutal carjacking.

A Shocking Turn of Events

A Minnesota Democratic Party official who⁣ once advocated for the​ dismantling of the Minneapolis Police Department is now singing a different tune after becoming a victim of a violent carjacking.

A Terrifying Ordeal

Shivanthi Sathanandan,⁤ the second vice chairwoman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, resides in Minneapolis. In a heartfelt Facebook post ⁢on Wednesday, she revealed that​ she⁢ was violently carjacked by four young men who not only stole her vehicle⁢ but also subjected her to a brutal beating. The attack left her with a broken leg, deep lacerations on her head, and numerous cuts and bruises⁢ all over her body.

“I’m now ⁤part of the statistics,” Sathanandan wrote. “We ‌need to get illegal guns off of our streets, catch these young people who are running wild​ creating chaos across our city, and HOLD THEM IN CUSTODY AND PROSECUTE​ THEM.”

Despite her harrowing experience, Sathanandan expressed ‌her gratitude towards the “incredible”⁢ Minneapolis police officers who swiftly responded to ​the incident, as well as Police Chief Brian O’Hara.

A Change of Heart

Interestingly, Sathanandan’s current tough-on-crime stance ⁢and praise for the police stand in stark contrast ⁢to her‍ previous positions during the 2020 George Floyd riots.

On June‌ 5, 2020, she⁤ demanded the dismantling of the Minneapolis Police Department, claiming that it​ had failed both the Black community and society⁣ as a whole.

Minneapolis did make an attempt to‌ defund its ​police department⁣ in response to such demands. In December‍ 2020, the city council slashed ​ nearly‍ $8 million from the police budget as crime rates soared.

However, the defunding effort was ultimately rejected by voters in the⁤ 2021 ballot, who opted to maintain the police force rather than replace it with a “Department of Public Safety.”

A City in Crisis

Despite these⁤ developments, Minneapolis​ continues to grapple with a surge in crime. According to police data, the ⁢city is experiencing an alarming increase in assaults, sex offenses, and motor ​vehicle thefts. Homicides and burglaries are also on the rise, nearing the numbers ‌from the previous year.

A ⁣Plea for Justice

In her recent post, Sathanandan implored Minnesotans to remember her ordeal when considering the release of juveniles and​ young offenders from custody. She emphasized that these criminals must ⁣not be allowed to prevail, and that it is crucial to reclaim the safety of⁢ their ​city.