Alleged assassin in Minnesota lawmaker shooting previously had only minor brushes with law, speeding

The alleged assassin in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses Saturday previously had only minor brushes with law enforcement involving parking and speeding violations, according to court records.

Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was arrested on Sunday in connection with the shooting death of Minnesota Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman, a former House speaker, and her husband at their Brooklyn Park home on Saturday morning. He also allegedly shot Democratic State Sen. John Hoffman and wife Yvette, who were wounded at their home in Champlin.

He has four previous, minor convictions from 2017 to 2019 for traffic violations, per court records.

In March 2019, Boelter failed to pay for parking, according to a citation filed by the Minneapolis City Attorney. He was convicted of a petty misdemeanor and paid a total of $43.50 in fines and fees.

In December 2018, Boelter was cited by the Maplewood Police Department for parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. at Legacy Parkway East and Germain Street. He failed to pay the fine in full on time and was penalized with an additional fine. Boelter was convicted of a petty misdemeanor and paid a total of $61 in fines and fees.

In October 2018, a citation was filed by the St. Paul City Attorney over Boelter parking where signs prohibit. He failed to pay the fine in full on time and was penalized with an additional fine. Boelter was convicted of a petty misdemeanor and paid a total of $71 in fines and fees.

In September 2017, Boelter was caught speeding at 89 mph in a 70 mph speed zone in Eagan by Minnesota State Police, according to court records. He was convicted of a petty misdemeanor and paid a total of $141.50 in fines and fees.