Former State Trooper Arrested

Former Minnesota state trooper Shane Roper has been booked into Olmsted County Jail as part of the legal process following a crash in Rochester on May 18th that killed a teenager.  Roper is facing charges of manslaughter and other offenses.  He is accused of driving at 83 miles per hour in a 40-m-p-h zone while pursuing a vehicle for a minor traffic violation.  The crash resulted in injuries to other occupants and bystanders.  Roper is scheduled for trial in March 2025 and a court appearance is set for November.

Tony Schmid News Director Rapids Radio

Former MN State Trooper Shane Roper