Police unions condemn $10K bail in deputy assault
Minnesota’s two largest police organizations criticized a judge’s decision to allow a $10,000 conditional bail for Robert J. Kozicky, 41, charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree assault, and fourth-degree assault of a peace officer after a Nov. 6 incident in Ham Lake where a deputy was violently attacked. Prosecutors sought $150,000 unconditional or $75,000 conditional bail, but Judge Jennifer Peterson set $75,000 unconditional or $10,000 with conditions; Kozicky was arrested Nov. 7 and released Nov. 9, and unions MPPOA and LELS are calling for a review citing the deputy’s concussion and head laceration.
📌 Key Facts
- Defendant: Robert J. Kozicky, 41; charges include 1st-degree burglary, 3rd-degree assault, 4th-degree assault of a peace officer
- Bail set by Judge Jennifer Peterson: $75,000 unconditional or $10,000 with conditions; release posted Nov. 9
- Prosecutors requested $150,000 unconditional or $75,000 conditional bail; unions MPPOA and LELS demand review
- Incident location/date: Ham Lake, Nov. 6; deputy’s head slammed onto concrete; Taser initially ineffective; injuries include laceration and possible concussion