Crime & Safety
Two Separate Standoffs Reported in Dakota County Over One Week
Neighborhoods in both Rosemount and Eagan were put on high alert after threats of gun violence.
The following stories first appeared within the past week on this Patch site, or those of our neighbors throughout the South Metro region. To read the full story, click on the headline link.
Apple Valley-Rosemount
Suspect in Rosemount Standoff Formally Charged
A 32-year-old Rosemount man has been charged with a felony after threatening to kill his neighbors with a non-existent weapons cache that he said included a sniper rifle, an AR-15, a 12 gauge, and an AK-47 equipped with a grenade launcher.
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Apple Valley Man Charged with Strangling Woman on New Year's Day
Police say Justin Reid Carlson strangled his wife and tried to keep her from calling 911 while the woman's 8-year-old son watched.
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Burnsville
MNPLS Man Charged After Asking Strangers for Urine
Francis Wolo Doe, 51, was taken into custody Tuesday.
Brooklyn Center Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Child Molestation
On Jan. 4, the court imposed a 156 month sentence on Shawn LaJuan Primus, 38, who has sent Dakota County judges several handwritten letters proclaiming his innocence.
Burnsville Police Seek Robbery Suspect
The Burnsville PD is on the lookout for a man who recently tried to rob three local businesses, including a bank.
Eagan
Police Standoff on Woodgate Lane in Eagan Ends Peacefully
Daniel Thomas Drobac, 32, was arrested following the incident and is currently in police custody.
Kaylee Michelle Miller, 19, faces a bevy of criminal charges after allegedly lashing out at officers who were trying to assist her.
Police: Robber Told Eagan Victims He Had a Gun
Everett Jacobe-Kwunzell Durr, 21, faces one felony count of second-degree aggravated robbery after the Dec. 30 incident.
Inver Grove Heights
Jessica Lee Lehman, 28, faces two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and one gross misdemeanor county of financial transaction card fraud.
Lakeville
Dumb Criminal: Thief With Warrant for Shoplifting Gets Caught Shoplifting
Man arrested for shoplifting is found to have warrant issued in previous shoplifting case.
Mendota Heights
Pre-trial Investigation Begins for Pastor Accused of Fleeing with 16-Year-Old Parishioner
An omnibus hearing has been set on March 25 for Gustavo Resendiz Talabera, accused of criminal sexual conduct.
Northfield
Northfield Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Vehicles
Eric Richard Kleeberger, 25, is accused of stealing money, electronic devices and skateboards, among other items, that totaled more than $2,000.
Here's a visual look back at the last month's reports of theft to Northfield Police.
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