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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.
Rosemount Police Assist in Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect
Rosemount Police announced that they assisted in the arrest of an armed robbery suspect.
Apple Valley Man Charged with Threats of Violence and Assault on Officer
An Apple Valley man has been charged with felony threats of violence and gross misdemeanor assault on a peace officer following a domestic incident in the afternoon on February 23, 2025.
Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Criminal Sexual Conduct in Dakota County
A Dakota County man was sentenced to 18 years in prison following a guilty plea in two separate sexual assault cases.
Male Arrested Following Domestic Incident and Standoff in Apple Valley
A standoff involving a domestic violence incident concluded early Thursday morning, January 17, 2025, with the arrest of a male suspect in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
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.
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.
Two Are Facing Multiple Felony Charges Following Alleged Theft and Drug Possession in Eagan
Two are facing multiple felony offenses, including drug possession and theft, following an incident at an Eagan retail store on December 30, 2024.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Rosemount Stolen Vehicle Case Following Multi-City Pursuit
A stolen vehicle led law enforcement on a multi-city pursuit through the south metro area on New Year's Eve, culminating in a stop in Bloomington, Minnesota and the arrest of at least one individual.
Charges Filed Against Driver Who Fled Crash in Apple Valley in September
The driver who fled and was apprehended by Apple Valley Police Officers on September 18th is now facing three felony charges concerning this incident.
Minnesota Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges for Alleged Check Fraud and Theft by Swindle
A 33-year-old resident of Jordan, Minnesota, is facing multiple felony charges across Hennepin and Scott counties for a series of alleged fraudulent activities involving forged checks, theft by swindle, and attempts to defraud individuals and businesses.
Financial Fraud Case Results in Conviction and Active Warrant for Second Suspect
Amen Jerome Peoples has been convicted and sentenced for involvement in two financial transaction card fraud incidents in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Man Charged with Felony Assault in Connection with Eagan Taco Bell Shooting
Charges have been filed in connection with a shooting that occurred outside a Taco Bell on Town Centre Drive in Eagan on September 29, 2024.
Bomb Threat Case in Apple Valley: Mark Frank Charged with Felony Threats of Violence
Mark Frank of Burnsville is now facing a felony charge for threats of violence involving claims of an explosive device following bomb threat at Menards in Apple Valley.
Burnsville Man Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charge in Death of Mother
A Dakota County grand jury has indicted 57-year-old Troy Michael Mitteness of Burnsville on charges of premeditated first-degree murder and intentional second-degree murder in connection with the 2022 death of his mother.
UPDATED: Apple Valley Menards Evacuated Following Bomb Threat
A bomb threat at the Menards store in Apple Valley, Minnesota, prompted a swift response from law enforcement and led to the evacuation of the store and its surrounding parking lot Thursday evening.
Minnesota Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Robert Lee Baker in Self-Defense Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court has reversed the conviction of Robert Lee Baker III, remanding the case for a new trial after determining that the Dakota County District Court erred by failing to instruct the jury on self-defense and defense of others.
New Details Confirm Woman Charged in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Had Been Working as a Local EMT
New developments have emerged in the case of Mikayla Empey, the 22-year-old woman charged with third-degree felony murder following the fentanyl overdose death of Lenore Ann Richard, 65, in January 2022.
Minneapolis Woman Charged in Widespread Identity Theft Scheme Involving Over $35,000 in Losses
A Minneapolis woman is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County for an alleged identity theft scheme spanning multiple counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin.