Minneapolis Man Charged After Allegedly Stabbing Rosemount Resident During Confrontation at Home
Published: June 10, 2026.
ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA - A Minneapolis man is facing a felony assault charge after authorities say he stabbed a Rosemount resident in the chest during a confrontation inside a home in May.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court, Andrew Thomas Cocherell, 47, of Minneapolis, has been charged with Second-Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, a felony offense carrying a maximum penalty of up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $14,000.
Victim Seeks Treatment for Stab Wound
The incident occurred on May 22, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m., when officers were dispatched to a hospital after receiving a report of a stabbing victim seeking medical treatment. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim and observed what was described in court documents as an approximately half-inch incision to the victim's upper left chest.
The victim told investigators he had been at his Rosemount residence with a woman identified in court records as a witness when Cocherell arrived unexpectedly at the home.
According to the complaint, the witness allowed Cocherell into the residence and spoke with him while the victim remained upstairs. At one point, the witness reportedly came upstairs and warned the victim that Cocherell was carrying a knife and intended to stab him.
Confrontation Escalates
Shortly thereafter, the victim heard an argument between the witness and Cocherell. Court documents state the witness repeatedly told Cocherell to leave the residence. The victim then went downstairs to remove Cocherell from the home.
According to investigators, when the victim approached him, Cocherell allegedly raised his right hand and stabbed the victim in the chest with a knife. The complaint states Cocherell then pulled the knife from the victim and continued holding it at his side.
Despite being injured, the victim reportedly told Cocherell to leave the residence, and Cocherell complied before fleeing the scene. The victim described the weapon as a folding knife with an approximately three-inch blade.
Witness Corroborates Account
Officers later interviewed the witness, who told investigators that Cocherell was her former boyfriend and had a history of showing up uninvited at her residence. According to the complaint, she had specifically told Cocherell not to come to her home that day, but he arrived anyway.
The witness stated that after the victim came downstairs and told Cocherell to leave, the two men became involved in a physical confrontation. During the altercation, she heard the victim say he had been stabbed and observed blood on him. She also reported seeing Cocherell holding what she believed was a knife before he fled the residence on foot.
Messages Allegedly Sent While Hiding Nearby
Investigators also obtained the witness's cell phone and reviewed text messages allegedly sent by Cocherell following the incident. According to the complaint, Cocherell sent messages stating that he was hiding in the woods near the residence and could see police officers at the home while they were investigating the stabbing.
Based on the allegations, prosecutors requested an arrest warrant to ensure Cocherell's appearance in court and to protect public safety.
Bail Set at Up to $100,000
Dakota County District Court issued a warrant for Cocherell on May 26, 2026, with the prosecutors requesting that bail be set at $100,000 without conditions or $50,000 with conditions. The judge ultimately set the bail at $100,000 with no conditions and $50,000 with conditions on May 29, 2026.
Cocherell has not posted bail and remains in custody at the Dakota County Jail.
Extensive Criminal History Noted
Court records indicate Cocherell has an extensive criminal history spanning more than a decade.
The court filing notes prior convictions, including:
Felony Retail Theft (Wisconsin) in 2026
Felony Fifth-Degree Drug Possession in 2025
Multiple theft-related convictions
Multiple Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) violations
Felony Threats of Violence
Felony Receiving Stolen Property
Felony Mail Theft
Felony Possession of Burglary Tools
The court documents estimate Cocherell's criminal history score at seven, a factor that could impact sentencing if he is convicted. As with all criminal cases, Cocherell is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Provided by Dakota County Jail.
Written By: Will Wight
