Published: November 3, 2026.
BURNSVILLE, MN - A 26-year-old Shakopee man is facing felony theft and gross misdemeanor charges following an early Sunday morning incident outside a Burnsville restaurant and bar, where police say a person was found injured after being run over by a vehicle and a witness had their cellphone stolen while documenting the incident.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court, Luis Gerardo Rapalo Pineda, 26, of Shakopee, is accused of taking a witness’s cellphone after the witness photographed a person partially underneath a vehicle in the establishment’s parking lot on November 1, 2026. Investigators say Rapalo Pineda subsequently fled the scene in the vehicle before being located by Scott County deputies at his residence, where he allegedly admitted to driving the Honda involved in the incident.
Court records indicate Rapalo Pineda had been discharged from probation for a previous second-degree driving while impaired (DWI) conviction less than a month before the Burnsville incident.
Police Respond to Reports of Person Run Over in Parking Lot
According to the criminal complaint, Burnsville police officers and Burnsville Fire were dispatched to Labios Locos restaurant and bar located in the 3800 block of Highway 13 in Burnsville, Minnesota, at approximately 2:37 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, following an initial 911 hang-up call and a subsequent emergency call reporting that someone had been run over by a vehicle.
When officers arrived, they discovered an injured individual, identified in court documents as Victim 1, lying in the parking lot near the establishment’s northeast exit. Officers observed visible injuries to the individual's lower back area, including what appeared to be road rash along the person's buttocks and back.
Officers transported the individual by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further medical evaluation and treatment.
Witness Allegedly Had Cellphone Stolen After Photographing Incident
While investigating the incident, officers spoke with the individual who contacted 911, identified in the complaint as Victim 2. The witness told investigators that they had noticed a commotion outside the restaurant and bar and went outside to investigate. Upon entering the parking lot, the witness reportedly discovered their cousin, Victim 1, underneath a vehicle.
According to the complaint, the witness used their cellphone to photograph the vehicle and their injured cousin underneath it. However, prosecutors allege that the driver noticed the witness taking the photograph and approached them. The driver allegedly grabbed the cellphone directly from the witness's hands before leaving the parking lot in the vehicle.
The witness later told investigators the driver, not another male standing near the passenger side of the vehicle, took the phone. Despite the alleged theft, officers recovered the photograph documenting the incident. The image reportedly showed a black 2013 Honda Civic, a male standing near its passenger side, and another individual partially underneath the vehicle between the front and rear tires.
Investigators noted that the person underneath the Honda appeared to be wearing the same shirt as the injured individual found in the parking lot. Using location-tracking technology, the witness and officers located the stolen cellphone several blocks away from the establishment.
The complaint does not specify whether the phone was damaged or whether investigators recovered additional evidence from the device.
Scott County Deputies Locate Suspected Vehicle at Shakopee Residence
Following the initial investigation, Burnsville police contacted the Scott County Sheriff's Office after determining that the Honda Civic was registered to an address in Scott County. Deputies then responded to the registered address and found a Honda matching the description of the vehicle involved in the Burnsville incident.
According to the complaint, the Honda was parked at an angle outside a trailer, occupying about one and a half parking spaces. Deputies observed several unusual conditions involving the vehicle. Investigators reported visible disturbances in the dust covering the Honda, including apparent handprints, fingerprints, and rubbing marks along its exterior. Inside the vehicle, deputies also observed what appeared to be open containers of alcoholic beverages in the cupholder.
The complaint does not indicate whether the vehicle was subsequently processed for forensic evidence or whether investigators determined when the alcoholic beverages had been consumed.
Suspect Allegedly Admits to Driving Vehicle
After locating the Honda, deputies approached the residence and contacted a male who answered the door. Deputies subsequently identified the individual as Rapalo Pineda.
According to the criminal complaint, a deputy asked Rapalo Pineda whether he had been driving the Honda earlier that morning in Burnsville. Rapalo Pineda allegedly responded, "That's me," before extending his hands in front of himself in a manner deputies interpreted as an indication that he expected to be handcuffed. Deputies also discovered that Rapalo Pineda's driving privileges had been revoked.
During their interaction, deputies reported observing several possible indicators of alcohol impairment, including bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of an alcoholic beverage. Rapalo Pineda reportedly indicated that he did not wish to speak further without an attorney. Deputies subsequently placed him under arrest.
During a search conducted following the arrest, investigators located keys to the Honda Civic in Rapalo Pineda's left front pants pocket. Although deputies documented observations consistent with possible alcohol impairment, the November 2nd charging documents provided do not list a new DWI offense among the two charges filed in connection with this incident.
Victim Reports Significant Pain, Unable to Recall Incident
Burnsville police later interviewed the injured individual at the hospital. According to the criminal complaint, the individual reported experiencing significant pain but was unable to remember what had occurred. The victim permitted investigators to photograph their injuries.
Officers documented multiple abrasions and scrapes involving several areas of the body, including:
Hands
Right temple
Right hip and buttock
Both knees
Right shoulder
At the time of the hospital interview, the individual was lying on their back and could not be rolled onto their side because medical personnel were still awaiting the results of initial diagnostic scans. The complaint does not provide a final medical diagnosis, specify whether any bones were broken, or indicate whether the victim suffered additional internal injuries.
The information provided does not disclose the individual's current medical condition.
Two Criminal Charges Filed in Dakota County
According to charging information dated November 2, 2026, the Dakota County Attorney's Office filed two criminal counts against Rapalo Pineda in connection with the incident.
Count I: Felony Theft — Property Taken From Another Person
Under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1), Rapalo Pineda is accused of intentionally taking another person's property without consent and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of possession.
The charge specifically alleges that the property, valued at no more than $1,000, was taken directly from another person. The felony carries a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.
Count II: Gross Misdemeanor — Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Bodily Harm
Under Minnesota Statute 169.09, Rapalo Pineda is accused of failing to immediately stop and fulfill his obligations as a driver involved in a collision that resulted in bodily harm to another person.
The gross misdemeanor carries a maximum potential penalty of one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine.
If convicted of both charges, Rapalo Pineda could face a combined statutory maximum of six years of incarceration and $13,000 in fines, although any actual sentence would depend on applicable sentencing laws, criminal history, and the court's determination.
Defendant Recently Discharged From Probation for Previous DWI Conviction
The Dakota County Attorney's Office also noted Rapalo Pineda's prior criminal history, including a second-degree DWI conviction in Hennepin County. According to the November 2nd charging information, Rapalo Pineda had been on probation in connection with a second-degree DWI conviction dated April 2, 2024.
He was discharged from that probation on October 5, 2026, just 27 days before the alleged incident in Burnsville. The previous conviction is separate from the current criminal case.
Investigators also reported that deputies revoked Rapalo Pineda's driving privileges when they contacted him after the November 1st incident.
The provided documents do not specify the underlying reason for his revoked driving privileges or whether prosecutors intend to pursue additional charges.
Prosecution Requests Bail Be Set at $30,000 Without Conditions or $3,000 With Conditions
In submitted court documents, the Dakota County Attorney's Office requests bail be set at $30,000 without conditions or $3,000 with conditions. The conditions associated with the lower bail amount include prohibitions against contacting the identified victims, possessing or consuming alcohol or controlled substances, and requirements to submit to random chemical testing.
Rapalo Pineda must also remain law-abiding, attend all future court appearances, and keep the court and his attorney informed of his current address. The charging information additionally lists an exclusion from Labios Locos.
Rapalo Pineda’s first court appearance is set for today at 1 PM in Hastings, Minnesota.
Investigation and Court Proceedings
The case stems from an investigation conducted by the Burnsville Police Department, with assistance from Scott County deputies. The allegations involve both the injuries sustained by the individual found underneath the Honda Civic and the alleged theft of a witness's cellphone during the immediate aftermath. The criminal complaint does not establish whether the collision was intentional or accidental, and the current charges do not include an allegation of intentional vehicular assault.
Additional information concerning the circumstances of the collision, the victim's recovery, and any further criminal proceedings may become available as the case moves through Dakota County District Court.
Rapalo Pineda is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The allegations described in the criminal complaint represent the prosecution's account of the incident and have not been established as facts through a conviction.
Source: Dakota County criminal complaint, prosecution’s recommendation for bail, and Dakota County Attorney's Office charging information dated November 2, 2026.
Pictured: Luis Gerardo Rapalo Pineda
Provided By: Dakota County Jail.
Sources: Dakota County criminal complaint; Marathon County Sheriff's Office inmate custody and charge records, reviewed November 3, 2026.
Written By: Will Wight
