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Dakota County Sheriff

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Sheriff's Newsletter: If Only Polaris Had An Interlock System

The latest news and updates from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.

Don't forget to check out the Northern Dakota County crime blog. Do you know any of these people?

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Sheriff's Newsletter: Woman in Animal Abuse Case Accused of Drowning Dogs

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings in his April 9-15 newsletter.

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings in his April 9-15 newsletter.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Tornado Drill Scheduled During Severe Weather Awareness Week

This is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows provides background on and tips about preparing for severe weather in Minnesota.

Editor's notes: • The following information is from the Dakota County Sheriff's Office. • Inver Grove Heights Patch will will provide weather alerts as they happen throughout the severe weather season. Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows wants to remind residents that this week  [April 16-20] is Severe Weather Awareness Week. This event is sponsored by the National Weather Service and is intended to raise everyone’s awareness as we enter the severe weather season. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, a tornado drill will be held on Thursday, April 19. Schools and businesses are encouraged to practice emergency plans during the statewide tornado drill at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday. A second drill at 6:55 p.m. will take place in most counties…

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Dakota County Sheriff's Newsletter, Feb. 20-26

The latest updates from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.

The latest updates from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Dakota County's Most Wanted, Feb. 28: Sheriff Seeks Alleged Arsonist

A monthly rundown of the top 10 suspects that the Dakota County Sheriff's Office is searching for.

The Dakota County Sheriff's Office has issued warrants for all the individual featured in this gallery. If you encounter them, the DCSO asks that you please be cautious: All should be considered dangerous.   If you know the whereabouts of any of the people featured in this gallery, you can contact the local police in Inver Grove Heights, or elsewhere, or the DCSO at (651) 438-4740. You can leave an anonymous tip.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Sheriff's Newsletter: Alert Citizen Helps Save 130 Year-Old Farmhouse from Fire

What happened in Dakota County? Read it in Sheriff Dave Bellows' newsletter.

An alert citizen driving on Highway 52 noticed smoke. Responders found a home engulfed in fire. The Randolph Fire Departrment saved the 130 year-old farmhouse from total destruction.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Dakota County's Most Wanted—Dec. 28, 2011

A monthly rundown of suspects that the Dakota County Sheriff's Office is searching for.

The Dakota County Sheriff's Office has issued warrants for all the individual featured in this gallery. If you encounter them, the DCSO asks that you please be cautious: All should be considered dangerous.   If you know the whereabouts of any of the people featured in this gallery, you can contact your local police or the DCSO at 651-438-4740. You can leave an anonymous tip.

Friday, December 16, 2011

Dakota County Sheriff's Newsletter: Nov. 29-Dec. 11

The latest updates from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.

The latest updates from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Dakota County Sheriff's Newsletter, Nov. 22-28

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Dakota County Sheriff's Newsletter, Nov. 14-21

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.

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