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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Sheriff: Man Arrested For Stealing Electric Razor from Walmart

Also, recently Dan Carlson was selected as the new Emergency Preparedness Coordinator replacing the retired Dave Gisch.

Each week, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows releases a newsletter. In case you haven't seen it, Burnsville Patch has it. Here is a sample of what was found in the newsletter. Patrol Notes Sergeant Scott Durdall observed a man grabbing a small box from behind an electrical boxand running across General Sieben Drive and into awaiting car. Finding this activity to be just slightly suspicious, Sergeant Durdall stopped the car and soon learned the package was an electric razor the man admitted to taking from Walmart without permission. Even though the razor was taken back from the man, I guess you could still say he got clipped.  Welcome Recently Dan Carlson was selected as the new Emergency Preparedness Coordinator replacing the retired Dave…

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Sheriff: Car Hits Fence, Post Goes Through Windshied

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.

Each week, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows releases a newsletter. In case you haven't seen it, Burnsville Patch has it. Here is a sample of what was found in the newsletter. A Tragedy Averted Deputies responded to a car that went off the road in the area of Blackbird and Ravenna Trail.  The driver was the lone occupant of the vehicle, which was very fortunate.   The car slidinto a fence, resulting in a support post coming through the windshield on the passenger’s side of the car. As the photo shows, had there been a passenger in the car they would have been seriously injured and possibly killed. Deputy Brian Smidt responded to the call. The Program is Working This past week, Detective Thomas Jacobson transported over 1,500 pounds of …

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Sheriff: Former Employee Caught Stealing Cameras From School

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.

Each week, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows releases a newsletter. In case you haven't seen it, Burnsville Patch has it.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Sheriff: More Information on Body Discovered in Vermillion River

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows keeps you up to date on the latest county happenings.

Each week, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows releases a newsletter. In case you haven't seen it, Burnsville Patch has it.

Monday, January 7, 2013

POLL: Sheriff Supports an Assault Weapons Ban; Where Do You Stand?

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows says he supports a ban on high-capacity assault weapons. What do you think?

  Last week, Patch published an article about Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows' support of a ban on the sale of high-capacity assault weapons. The article prompted a heated online discussion, with several commenters vigorously opposed to the sheriff's statements. One commenter, identified as Patrick Lynch, called for the election of a new sheriff; another, Jim Christian, said Bellows' response was "reasoned" and "multi-faceted." In light of the controversy and the Newtown shooting, Patch wants to know whether you support or oppose Bellows' position on assault weapons. Answer our poll below, then take the time to tell us how you feel in our comment section.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Sheriff: Dakota County Woman Escapes Kidnapper By Jumping From Car

The suspect was determined to be an acquaintance of the woman. He was eventually located by Hastings police officers and taken into custody after a short foot pursuit.

Each week, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows releases a newsletter. In case you haven't seen it, Patch has it.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Dakota County Sheriff's Newsletter: Major Crashes, Minor Injuries

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows catches you up on the latest county happenings.

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