Crime & Safety

Crime Roundup: Standoff With Armed Man Ends in Arrest

In other crime news from around the South Metro region, Amy Senser's lawyer files an appeal, and a man threatens to destroy a McDonald's in Eagan.

The folllowing stories first appeared on Patch sites throughout the South Metro region during the past week. To read the full articles, click on the headline links.

Apple Valley-Rosemount

Dakota County Judge Charged with Christmas Eve DWI

Police say Apple Valley resident Michael V. Sovis had a blood-alcohol level of .28—more than three times the legal limit.

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Eagan

Man Threatens to Blow Up McDonald's

Eagan police also responded to several assault and theft calls, according to the most recent police reports.

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Inver Grove Heights

Standoff With Armed IGH Man Ends in SWAT Team Arrest (AUDIO)

The incident unfolded Friday near the intersection of 80th Street East and Claymore Avenue East. Audio clips are courtesy of Police Clips.

Lakeville

FBI Report: Lakeville's Crime Stats Lowest Among Peer Cities in State

Last month, the FBI released 2011 crime statistics for reporting communities across America, including Lakeville.

Northfield

Rice County's Most Wanted for December

A rundown of the top suspects for which the Rice County’s Sheriff’s Office is searching.

Shakopee

Amy Senser's Lawyer Files Appeal

Senser is currently serving a 41-month prison term at the women's prison in Shakopee.


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