Photos: 51 Arrests During 'Civil Unrest' In Minneapolis Wednesday

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — More than four dozen arrests were made by state and local authorities responding to protests over the bond release of an officer charged in connection with the May 25 death of George Floyd

The release on bond of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin from jail sparked protests in the city.

The Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol and the Department of Natural Resources made a combined 51 arrests in Minneapolis on Wednesday night after they responded to disturbances and civil unrest.

Of the arrests, 49 were misdemeanors; one was on a charge of probable cause 4th degree assault; and one was on a felony warrant.

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After news broke of Chauvin's release, Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist local law enforcement in the Twin Cities metro area.

The Minnesota State Patrol mobilized 100 state troopers, and the state Department of Natural Resources mobilized 75 conservation officers.

Chauvin was released Wednesday from the state correctional facility in Oak Park Heights after posting $1 million in bond.

A court document shows that Chauvin used the Allegheny Casualty Company to secure money for bail.

Chauvin was arrested by agents from the state's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on May 29. He was charged with third-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter, and second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony in the death of George Floyd.

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