Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 47, was charged with first-degree burglary on Tuesday. (Becker County Jail)
Mitchell said she entered the home but did not explain why she entered without permission in the middle of the night.
"Unfortunately, I startled this close relative, exacerbating paranoia, and I was accused of stealing, which I absolutely deny," the state senator wrote.
Mitchell is accused of breaking into her stepmother's home and stealing a laptop. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski, File)
Mitchell thanked her colleagues from both the Democratic and Republican Parties for their support, calling the incident "a true tragedy" for her family and hopes that it can remain a private matter.
Mitchell, of Woodbury, represents District 47 since she was elected to the state Senate in 2022. She was previously a meteorologist for KSTP-TV and Minnesota Public Radio, and currently serves as a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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