Bob Fletcher
Coverage of Bob Fletcher in the Nexus archive.
- Ramsey Co. Sheriff meets with people in the community to discuss gang concerns
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher met with the Somali community to address gang violence concerns, citing 300 Somali gang members and over 1000 total gang members in the metro area. Community leaders urged him to avoid singling out their community, while officials emphasized the need to address youth involvement in gangs.
- Minnesota county sues over feds stonewalling investigation into ICE arrest
Ramsey County in Minnesota sued the Department of Homeland Security for withholding evidence related to an ICE arrest of U.S. citizen ChongLy 'Scott' Thao, which the county is investigating as potential kidnapping. The county alleges federal agents illegally detained Thao in subfreezing temperatures without a warrant, and DHS has obstructed the investigation by delaying information requests for over three months.
- Ramsey County sues Homeland Security over refusal to share evidence in ICE arrest
Ramsey County officials are suing the Department of Homeland Security and ICE for refusing to share evidence related to the arrest of U.S. citizen ChongLy 'Scott' Thao, which is under investigation for potential kidnapping. The lawsuit claims ICE obstructed state investigators by withholding information for months, hindering a criminal prosecution under Minnesota law.
- Community members, Ramsey County officials set to discuss Somali gang violence
A community meeting is scheduled between Ramsey County officials and members to address Somali gang violence. Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher highlighted the issue as needing urgent solutions, while the Somali-American partnership criticized public rhetoric as harmful to youth and called for collaboration. The meeting, set for July 21, 2026, aims to foster dialogue on prevention, intervention, and enforcement strategies.
- Ramsey County sheriff standing firm about Somali gang issue, questions remain for context
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is defending his public warnings about Somali gang violence, citing over 100 shootings and 300 gang members linked to Somali gangs in the Twin Cities. Fletcher and gang specialists warn against repeating past mistakes in addressing gang violence and are hosting a community meeting to seek solutions.
- Ramsey County sheriff’s comments on Somali gangs spark backlash from community
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher's comments on Somali gangs have sparked backlash from the community. Fletcher emphasized the urgency of addressing criminal activity linked to Somali gangs, while community leaders like CAIR-MN's Suleiman Adan and Minneapolis City Council Vice President Jamal Osman criticized the framing as dangerous. A community meeting is planned for July 21 to discuss solutions.