Apple Valley Man Facing Charges in Two Identical Dakota County Credit Card Fraud Cases; Prosecutors Seek Higher Bail After New Allegations

A 26-year-old Apple Valley man is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County after investigators say he stole wallets from gym lockers and used victims’ credit cards to make fraudulent purchases totaling thousands of dollars.

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Four Lakeville Officers Awarded Medals of Merit for Heroic Actions in 2025 Incidents

On February 10, 2026, the Lakeville Police Department recognized four of its officers with Medals of Merit for extraordinary service, leadership, and bravery displayed during two critical incidents in 2025: a deadly vehicle crash involving multiple fires and the apprehension of a homicide suspect tied to a fatal stabbing in Burnsville.

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Lakeville Man Charged in Dakota County With Multiple Felony Counts Involving Sexual Exploitation of Children

A Lakeville man is facing multiple felony charges in Dakota County related to allegations involving the sexual exploitation of very young children, according to a criminal complaint filed in district court on January 30, 2026, and is connected to the BCA investigation in the 17100 block of Dysart Place earlier this week.

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