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Shakopee PD has confirmed that Alexis Saborit is in custody related to yesterday's homicide in which it appeared the victim was beheaded. As we alluded last night, Saborit was ordered to have a mental illness evaluation related to arson charges last fall. Continued...
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4/ A source tells us that Saborit's 2017 gross misdemeanor conviction on domestic assault was against the same victim Saborit allegedly murdered yesterday.
In that case, Saborit received a stay-of-imposition from Judge Eric J. Braaten and was placed on probation.
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5/ Court docs appear to confirm that the domestic abuse victim in the 2017 case had the initials A.T., same as yesterday's homicide victim.
Court records state that the victim & Saborit had been dating for 7 years at that point. He thought she had spoken to another man at a bar.
6/ Court records indicate that Saborit has two separate prior criminal convictions on domestic abuse-battery in in Jefferson Parrish, Louisiana.
7/ Friends on Facebook are posting pictures allegedly of the victim America Thayer.
8/ People are questioning the image of the suspect from the video in comparison to the mugshot.
In a prior court document, Saborit was described as being 6' tall and 154 lbs, so tall and skinny.
9/ The video quality is not great. If you slow down the video, his lower arms appear to be lighter skinned. He could have something dark on his head.
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The Medical Examiner has officially identified America Mafalda Thayer, 55, as the victim in this homicide stating she died due to decapitation with multiple sharp and blunt force injuries and manner of death is homicide.
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ICE confirms that Alexis Saborit was in the US illegally.
Saborit had an ICE detainer notated in his 2017 domestic assault case.
This means that authorities who had the authority to do something about that did nothing about it.
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. alphanewsmn.com/ice-confirms-s…
Just for clarity... Judge Richard C. Perkins knew Saborit was an illegal alien with a violent history and suspected mental illness and STILL RELEASED HIM FROM CUSTODY prior to the murder of America Thayer.
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Here's a good summary on Alexis Saborit's history up to and including the beheading of America Thayer.
Minneapolis Police Update Policy Regarding Authority in Immigration Matters
January 16, 2025, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced today that the Minneapolis Police Department policy related to Police Authority in Immigration Matters has been updated. The policy has been in practice at MPD for more than 20 years and clearly states the MPD will not be involved in the enforcement of federal immigration law.
Chief O'Hara said the policy update is designed to offer clear guidance to officers during a time when community concerns are particularly prominent. The updated policy includes revised language, adds a section on MPD U Visa/T Visa Certification, and provides examples of acceptable identification forms, such as foreign government-issued ID cards, consular identification cards, and national ID cards.
“I recognize that the fear of deportation prevents some people from calling police in times of need or to report crime," said Chief O'Hara. “I want to be clear that enforcement of civil immigration laws falls exclusively with the federal government—it is not the job of the MPD. Any participation in immigration enforcement would have a chilling effect on our commitment to bias-free, community-oriented policing. I also want to be clear that the MPD will continue to address any criminal behavior that threatens the safety or wellbeing of others—regardless of immigration status.”
The updated policy explicitly states that MPD does not operate its programs for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws. It also prohibits officers from questioning any person about their immigration status. This policy aligns with Minneapolis Ordinance § 19.30 which prohibits undertaking “any law enforcement action for the purpose of detecting the presence of undocumented persons, or to verify immigrations status,” with the narrow exception of enforcing criminal laws related to human trafficking and smuggling where immigration status is an element of the crime.
South Minneapolis - The encampment at E Lake St and Columbus is being closed down following a fire in the last hour.
@MplsWard9
Now another report of a fire near 14th and the Greenway with propane tanks exploding.
Police requesting response squads from other precincts.
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3/ Now day watch squads are being held over due to the drug encampments on fire. (that means police overtime that @MplsWard9 Jason Chavez loves to b!tch about). Congrats, Jason, you are responsible for police overtime.
SHOOTING. One who is shot showed up at the hospital. Supposedly occurred in 5th Precinct, south Minneapolis. No other details yet.
UPDATE: May have occurred at 35xx Grand Ave S.
2/ The suspect named in the shooting is the "neighbor from hell" we previously posted.
John Sawchak.
3/ NEW:
Crime Watch received a copy of home surveillance video showing the shooting of the neighbor on 35th and Grand Ave S on Wednesday, allegedly by John Sawchak, who is not yet in custody. The neighbor is still hospitalized with a bullet lodged near his spine.
Downtown Minneapolis - SHOOTING. At least three people are shot.
In front of the Pour House at 5th and Hennepin.
BM, tan sweater "00", ran from the scene.
Police requesting multiple EMS rigs.
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2/ CPR started on at least one of the people shot.
A fourth person shot was found. (four confirmed so far).
Police are looking for a fifth person shot.
3/ Fifth person shot is now confirmed in downtown Minneapolis.
South Minneapolis - Overnight before 5 a.m., DOUBLE SHOOTING at the encampment. People shot in their heads. CPR on at least one, later pronounced deceased.
Corresponding Shotspotter activation.
Suspect: Native Mob gang member in a Jeep Cherokee, 30s, all red clothing, skinny
25xx 17th Ave S
But @MplsWard9 Jason Chavez and @MplsWard12 Aurin Chowdhury want to give people at drug encampments preferred status and make it harder to remove encampments.
3/ Pics from the scene of the double shooting at a south Minneapolis encampment this morning, where one died.