Former northern Minnesota DFL party official pleads guilty to vehicular homicide

This story is republished with permission from KAXE/KBXE. GRAND RAPIDS — Cynthia “Cyndy” Martin pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide and leaving the scene Thursday, May 21, in the 2024 death of 19-year-old Carter Haithcock on Highway 169 near Nashwauk. The plea agreement for Martin includes 364 days in jail, which is a downward departure [

By: Megan Buffington

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 662

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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This story is republished with permission from KAXE/KBXE.

GRAND RAPIDS — Cynthia “Cyndy” Martin pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide and leaving the scene Thursday, May 21, in the 2024 death of 19-year-old Carter Haithcock on Highway 169 near Nashwauk.

The plea agreement for Martin includes 364 days in jail, which is a downward departure from sentencing guidelines for the felony charge.

The 66-year-old rural Grand Rapids woman would also spend every Fourth of July …

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