Crime & Safety
Dakota Labeled a 'Dangerous DWI' County: South Metro Crime Roundup
Here's a look at the crime headlines from the past week in the south metro.
The following stories first appeared during the past week on Patch sites in Dakota, Rice and Scott counties. To read the full articles, click on the headline links.
Apple Valley-Rosemount
Apple Valley Man Charged Again with Robbery
Abdoul Said Kone, already facing robbery charges in Dakota County, has now been charged in Hennepin County with stealing a man's cell phone and baseball cap.
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Burnsville
Burnsville Man Gets 90 Days for Illicit Recording of Newlyweds
On Monday, Jeremiah Caleb Marg, 29, pleaded guilty to surreptitiously slipping a recording device into a newlywed couple's hotel room while they were having sex.
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Police say Carlette Denise Daniel used a credit card left behind by a Burnsville Center shopper and racked up almost $9,000 in fraudulent charges.
Eagan
Dakota Among 'Dangerous DWI Counties' According to Minn. Department of Public Safety
Extra DWI patrols will continue in the 13 counties through September 2013, as part of a 12-month, federally funded enforcement program.
Bloomington Burglar Arrested Again in Eagan
Andrew James Remer, 26, attempted to burglarize a storage unit in Eagan, police say.
Lakeville
Lakeville Police Help County Probation Officer in Arrest
During every school year, one of our Lakeville School Resource Officers will organize a career day for Lakeville High School students at the Police Department.
Northfield
MAP: Vandalism in Northfield (Oct. 17-Nov. 18)
Here's a visual look back at the last month's reports of vandalism/property damage to Northfield Police.
Northfield Hospital Anesthetist Charged with Stealing Narcotics
Police say Craig Robert Hall regularly stole powerful narcotics from Northfield Hospital and ingested the medications through his nose.
Shakopee
Shakopee Man Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct with Victims Under 16
Raul Rubio Mascorro was sentenced to 144 months in prison for two felony charges.
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