Shane Roper
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Service Record
Minnesota State Patrol
| Rank | Trooper |
| Salary | $106,829 (2023)[1] |
| Last Known Status | Administrative Leave[2] |
Commendations
2022 Life Saving Award
In February 2020, Roper and another officer received the agency's Life Saving Award for working with a doctor to revive a woman who stopped breathing while being driven to the hospital.[3]
Incident Reports
2019 Vehicle Accident
On February 16, 2019, Roper was responding to a call for assistance. Roper crashed into another squad car, causing "extensive" damage to both vehicles and injuring the other driver.[4]
Response Timeline
Roper was reprimanded.[4]
2021 Vehicle Accident
On May 22, 2021, Roper drove through a stop sign, striking another vehicle. Roper "did not recall seeing the stop sign nor did he recall any events that led up to the crash".[4]
Response Timeline
Roper was suspended for one day.[4]
2021 Vehicle Accident
On December 29, 2021, Roper received a phone call from a Dodge County Minnesota Sheriff's Office trooper, was requested help in serving an order for protection. Roper did not notify his dispatch or create a tracking event, as required. Roper was driving 77mph in a 55mph zone in icy and snowy conditions when he struck a deer.[4]
Response Timeline
Roper was reprimanded.[4]
2023 Vehicle Accident
In April 2023, Roper attempted to catch up to a speeding driver, reaching speeds over 90mph. Roper did not use his lights or sirens. Roper lost control on an exit ramp and crashed.[4]
Response Timeline
Roper was suspended for one day.[4]
2024 Death of Olivia Flores
On May 18, 2024, Roper attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic offense. Roper reached speeds of 83mph in a 40mph zone. Witnesses claimed that Roper drove without lights or sirens. A vehicle turned across Roper's lane and was struck by Roper.[2]
Flores, a passenger in the vehicle, died at the hospital.[5]
Response Timeline
Roper was placed on paid administrative leave.[2]
The Rochester Police Department (RPD) opened an investigation.[5]
On June 20, 2024, the RPD finished their investigation and sent the results to the County Attorney.[5]
On July 9, 2024, the Olmsted County Attorney's Office charged Roper with second-degree manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide, and criminal vehicular operation.[2]
On September 3, 2024, Roper was no longer employed by the agency.[6]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ Shane Elroy Roper, Department of Public Safety, State Patrol Trooper, govSalaries
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Phil Helsel, Minnesota trooper charged in crash that killed 18-year-old, NBC News, 2024-07-09
- ↑ Anthony Monzon, Local troopers honored for life-saving actions, KIMT, 2022-02-26
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Howard Thompson, File shows MN trooper involved in 4 crashes before deadly Rochester wreck, KMSP, 2024-07-10
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Addie McCabe, Rochester Police finish investigation into fatal crash that killed Owatonna teen, KTTC, 2024-06-20
- ↑ Noah Caplan, Shane Roper no longer employed by Minnesota State Patrol, KTTC, 2024-09-06
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