Crime & Safety
Drunk Drivers and Deadly Dakota County Crashes: Police and Crime Roundup
Another motorcycle crash in Northfield leaves one person dead, while a Dakota County judge hung up his robe seven months after his embarrassing arrest.
The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week. All stories have been verified, and those accused are innocent until proven guilty. For the complete story, click on the link in the headline.
Inver Grove Heights
Judge Michael Van Sovis of Apple Valley is stepping down after the incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve. He made his retirement official Monday.
Burnsville
Impaired Driver Arrested in Burnsville Has Prior Conviction of Vehicular Homicide
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The St. Paul woman had a limited license and was only authorized to drive during certain hours of the day and for specific purposes.
Eagan
Blotter: Overzealous Application of Windex Leads to Arrest for Car Theft
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One man may face criminal charges after a neighbor spotted him cleaning a car in a peculiarly conscientious way.
Apple Valley
Police Apprehend Guest Suspected of Shooting Host During Apple Valley Barbecue, James Lamar McClellon, 52, allegedly shot another man in the leg after a brawl broke out during a barbecue in June.
Northfield
Northfield Woman, Dundas Man Seriously Injured in I-35 Motorcycle Crash
Audrey D. Stanton, 37, of Northfield and Derek R. Haagensen, 44, of Dundas were hurt Sunday evening when a 2002 Harley Davidson Roadster that Haagensen was driving ran off the road and struck a bridge guardrail near Faribault.
Lakeville
Dakota County's Most Wanted—August 2013
A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.
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