Semi-Truck Theft Results in Felony Charge for Georgia Man in Minnesota
BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA – A Georgia man, identified as 43-year-old Travis Grier, is facing felony charges in Dakota County, Minnesota, following the alleged unauthorized use of a semi-truck that occurred on Friday, October 25, 2024. Grier, who resides in Covington, Georgia, was taken into custody after Burnsville Police responded to assist in recovering the reportedly stolen vehicle.
According to the criminal complaint from the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, Burnsville officers were alerted to the theft after receiving information from a neighboring agency. The missing semi-truck was located in the area by officers who initially observed the vehicle matching the description provided. As officers attempted to confirm its identity, the semi-truck moved eastbound along County Road 42 in Burnsville, Minnesota. Upon confirmation that the semi-truck was the stolen vehicle, officers conducted a traffic stop on the truck. The vehicle reportedly slowed before coming to a complete stop along County Road 42 in front of the Burnsville Mall, allowing officers to apprehend the driver, later identified as Grier.
According to the criminal complaint, upon questioning, Grier explained that he had been recently terminated from his position as a driver for the company that owned the vehicle. Grier claimed he did not intend to retain the semi-truck permanently but was using it to complete personal errands following his dismissal.
Grier faces a charge of felony motor vehicle theft, which may result in a sentence ranging from zero to five years in prison and/or a fine between $3,000 and $10,000 if convicted. The court set bail at $3,000 without conditions or $1,500 with conditions as Grier awaits further proceedings. At the time of writing this article, Grier has not
posted bail and remains in Dakota County Jail.
This article provides an overview of the allegations against Grier, detailing the charges, evidence, and potential legal outcomes. The community is reminded that charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Further updates on this case will depend on the progress of the legal proceedings.
Written by: Will Wight
Cover Photo Credit: Cover Photo by Max Fleischmann on Unsplash
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