The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week.
All stories have been verified with the police and court authorities. Please keep in mind: Those accused are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. For the complete story, click on the link in the headline.
Apple Valley
Police Arrest Alleged Shoplifter, Find Crack Cocaine Stash in PocketAmanda Joan Jones, 26, faces one felony, fifth-degree count of possession of a controlled substance and one misdemeanor count of theft.
Burnsville
Burnsville Man Sentenced to 90 Days for Public MasturbationA Burnsville man who told police that he was “in heat” after masturbating in front of a man and his young daughter will have three months to cool off Dakota County Jail.
St. Paul Woman Accused of Stealing Purses from Burnsville Church
A Twin Cities woman stands accused of pilfering purses from cars parked at churches in Dakota and Ramsey Counties.
Eagan
Police: Apple Valley Woman Stole $334,000 from Eagan BusinessConnie Marie Rogers, 46, is accused of stealing $334,000 from her former employer, Paradise Car Wash, over a five year span ending in 2012.
Police Intercept 56.8 Pounds of Marijuana Hidden in Boxes Shipped to Eagan
A St. Paul man is facing felony drug charges after police intercepted several boxes containing nearly 60 pounds of marijuana that were mailed to a shipping company in Eagan.
Blotter: Man Arrested After Fondling Himself in Children's Section of Eagan Store
In a separate incident, police responded to an alleged dog-napping that occurred in the front yard of an Eagan home.
Northfield
Northfield Police Emphasize Curfew After 'Uptick in Vandalism'The city's curfew ordinance prevents teens from being outside unattended past 10 p.m. or midnight, depending on age.
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