Crime & Safety

A Savage Dog Attack and a Runaway Groom: Dakota County Crime Wrap

Burglars in Lakeville, an Eagan woman gets justice and a West St. Paul Man avoids murder charges.

The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week. All stories have been verified, and those accused are innocent until proven guilty. For the complete story, click on the link in the headline. 

Apple Valley

'Runaway Groom' Faces Felony Charge for Snatching Engagement Ring

Quin Lane Howell, 23, asked to see a princess cut at an Apple Valley jewelry store, then made a break for it.

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Duo Charged with Burglary Spree in Apple Valley, Lakeville

Police say Ryan Christopher Todd and Leon Kismit Bell are responsible for a spate of break-ins that occurred on July 9.

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Eagan

Burnsville Man Spends Six Days in Jail for Molesting Eagan Woman

Thomas Richard McCaffrey, 51, inappropriately touched a vulnerable adult, a family member left in his charge.

Man Charged with Toilet Tampering, Felony Theft

Mikael Jereld Carlson, 32, allegedly targeted toilets in restaurants and chain stores.

Blotter: Playground Burned, Three Separate Knifepoint Robberies Reported

One attempted robbery was reported at the UPS parking lot on Opperman Drive, while the other two occurred at the Budget Host Inn on Highway 55.

Burnsville

Savage Man Allegedly Attacks Pet Dog With Sledgehammer

The dog was put down later that night after suffering "gruesome" head injuries.

Outcry Over Savage Man's Severe Beating of Dog Grows Louder

Protestors rallied at the Scott County Courthouse, where the man accused of beating his dog's head with a sledgehammer made his first appearance.

Inver Grove Heights

West St. Paul Man Convicted for Shooting at Inver Grove Police Officers

Justin Thaddeus Amick was found guilty for two counts of assault for firing his gun in the direction of officers back in 2012. Sentencing will be held in September.

Inver Grove Woman Facing Charges after Threatening Neighbor with a Knife

A neighborhood argument escalated when Ashley Burks told a woman she'd dive into a dumpster to steal her personal information over the recent holiday weekend.

Lakeville

A Busy Time For Lakeville Police

Lakeville Police Chief Thomas Vonhof updates the city on recent law enforcement activity.

Burnsville Resident Injured in I-35 Crash near Lakeville Border

Suleiban B. Ali, 35, of Burnsville was airlifted from the scene of the Sunday night crash, initial reports say.

Mendota Heights

Firefighter With Legacy of Service to Mendota Retires

His son is a fire training officer and his father was a charter member of the Airport Relations Commission.

Deaths in Mississippi River Draw Scrutiny

River has been 'acting like a mortuary' lately, reports the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Northfield

Northfield Police Investigate Hit-and-Runs, Fraud

A late-night hit-and-run highlighted the Northfield Police Department crime report for July 12-15.

 

 


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