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Jury Trial Begins for Samonty Sam Ouk-Theng in Apple Valley Crash and Drug Case
The jury trial for Samonty Sam Ouk-Theng is set to begin today at 9:00 AM, following months of legal proceedings stemming from a September 18, 2024, crash and subsequent drug-related charges.
Multi-State Identity Theft Spree Tied to Illinois Man
Eagan and Lakeville Police and the authorities in Illinois have linked Jason Trini Siegert, 55, of Chicago Heights, to a series of identity theft crimes involving tens of thousands of dollars stolen from multiple victims across state lines.
South St. Paul Council Member Pam Bakken’s Daycare License Suspended By DHS
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has suspended the license of Pamela Bakken, a family child care provider in South St. Paul and a member of South St. Paul’s City Council, following serious allegations involving child endangerment.
Two Suspects Arrested in Connection with Lakeville Burglary and Auto Theft
Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with a November 2024 burglary in Lakeville, Minnesota, that resulted in vehicle theft and fraudulent use of stolen credit cards.
UPDATE: Richfield Man Charged with Third Sexual Misconduct In Eagan Case Has Turned Himself In
Dakota County Attorney, Kathy Keena, announces charges against Johnny Le, 32, of Richfield, Minnesota, following allegations that he sexually assaulted a client at his Eagan massage studio.
Burnsville Fire Department Hosts Blood Drive to Support Whole Blood Program
The City of Burnsville is calling on residents to donate blood as part of a community-wide blood drive to support the city’s new whole blood program within its ambulance service.
Burnsville Public Safety Memorial Day Service | Honoring Fallen Heroes
At 2 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, city leaders and public safety officials gathered with the community to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Officers Paul Elmstrand, Matt Ruge, and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth.
Safety Enhancements Coming to County Road 42 at Biscayne Avenue in Rosemount
In response to an increase in crashes, growing traffic volumes, and high speeds, Dakota County and the City of Rosemount are set to implement interim safety improvements at the intersection of County Road 42 and Biscayne Avenue.
Burnsville to Observe Public Safety Memorial Day on February 18th
The City of Burnsville will honor three fallen heroes—Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and Adam Finseth—on February 18, 2025, in a solemn observance of Public Safety Memorial Day.
Burnsville Honors Fallen Heroes with Public Safety Memorial Day
The City of Burnsville has officially designated February 18 as Public Safety Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for three dedicated public servants who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Emergency Personnel Responded to Two Separate Injury Crashes in Apple Valley on Wednesday
Emergency personnel responded to two separate injury crashes in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on Wednesday, January 29th.
Serious Crash in Apple Valley Leaves Two With Serious Injuries
A serious two-vehicle crash in Apple Valley late on Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, resulted in significant road closures and left two people with serious injuries and one with minor injuries.
Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police Seeks Community Support to Honor Fallen Burnsville Heroes
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is asking for the community to support efforts to honor three fallen heroes: Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter-Paramedic Adam Finseth, who lost their lives during a tragic standoff in Burnsville, Minnesota, in February 2024.
Police Serve Warrant in Connection to St Paul November 2024 Homicide
We have learned that the police activity on January 1, 2025, at the Cedar Commons Apartments in Bloomington, Minnesota, was connected to a search warrant at an apartment as part of an ongoing homicide investigation tied to a shooting in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Burnsville Fire Department Launches State’s First On-Scene Whole Blood Transfusion Program
The Burnsville Fire Department has announced it will become Minnesota's first emergency medical service (EMS) to equip its 911 ambulances with whole-blood products for on-scene transfusions.
Casimir Semlak Pleads Guilty and Sentenced to 17 Years for the Fatal Shooting of Anthony Skelley
Casimir Semlak, 20, has pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder (drive-by shooting) in connection with the May 2022 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Anthony Skelley.
UPDATED: Wanted Fugitive in Connection With Burnsville Police Incident Arrested in Goodhue County
A wanted fugitive in connection with a Burnsville Police incident on January 10th has been arrested in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
Lakeville Man Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges in Sister's Death
A Lakeville man has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder following the gruesome death of his sister and her unborn child, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Two Sentenced in Connection With Apple Valley Felony Theft Case
A theft case involving over $1,500 in merchandise stolen from an Apple Valley retail store concluded with two defendants being sentenced following guilty pleas.
Local Police Activity and Emergency Incidents: December 27 - 31, 2024
A summary of four incidents occurred over the last week in Eagan and Apple Valley, Minnesota, between December 27 - 31, 2024.