Two Separate Incidents on Cedar Avenue in Apple Valley Lead to Arrests and Ongoing Investigations
APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA—Police are investigating two separate incidents that occurred on Cedar Avenue in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on the evening of Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Both incidents led to arrests, though the cases remain active and under investigation.
The first event, classified as a weapons-related incident, took place at approximately 5:17 PM between a Honda and a pickup truck on southbound Cedar Avenue. According to officials from the Apple Valley Police Department, the altercation began near 140th Street West and continued down Cedar Avenue, concluding near 147th Street West. Based on video footage and public reports, the confrontation ended with one driver being arrested and issued a citation. The details of what transpired are still being reviewed, and police have stated that the case remains open.
Just 20 minutes later, a separate incident occurred involving a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of 150th Street West and Cedar Avenue. At least one individual fled the scene on foot but was swiftly apprehended by officers in the area. Charges against the individual are still pending as the police conduct their investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
The combination of the two incidents resulted in a headache of a commute in the area, with significant delays. Officials have not yet confirmed whether there were any injuries in the collision, and the identities of those involved in both incidents have not been released. The Apple Valley Police Department continues to gather information on both events, with updates expected once the investigations are completed.
** Side note: We attempted and are testing something different by embedding these videos directly from our Facebook page. **
Written by: Will Wight