Crime & Safety

Lakeville Man Makes a Run For the Border, Eagan Couple Soiled and Soused: South Metro Crime Rewind

Also in this week's crime notes, a bad prescription in Burnsville and a Northfield dog killer.

The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week.

Keep in mind that those accused are innocent until proven guilty. For the complete story, click on the link in the headline. 

Eagan

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Police say the man had a .356 blood-alcohol level, while the woman blew a .42. Both were transported to a local hospital.

Apple Valley

Man Charged with Making Drunken Pass at Apple Valley Taco Bell Employee

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Nathan Halverson is accused of trying to "spice up the night" at an Apple Valley Taco Bell.

Lakeville

Dakota County's Most Wanted — May 2013

A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.

The Lakeville Fire Department encourages residents to follow safety tips this spring.

Lakeville Woman Accused of Writing Dishonored Check for Moving Services

Karyn Lynn Kopecka has been charged with felony issuance of a dishonored check of more than $500, which is punishable by up to five years in jail and a fine of between $3,000 and $10,000. 

Northfield

Matthew David Jensen is being held in the Rice County Jail. He is facing three felony counts of burglary and three felony counts of animal cruelty.

The Northfield Police Department's crime report for May 6-8.

Burnsville

Fred James Weinke, 30, has been accused of altering prescriptions in an attempt to fraudulently obtain Oxycodone.


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