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Faribault Man Sentenced to Nearly 12 Years in Prison in Dakota County Child Sexual Assault Case
A Faribault man with a lengthy history of sexual offense convictions in Canada has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in Minnesota state prison following his conviction in a Dakota County child sexual assault case.
Burnsville Man Sentenced in Apple Valley Fraud Case, To Serve Concurrently With 7-Year Federal Prison Term
A Burnsville man already serving a lengthy federal prison sentence for a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme has received a downward durational sentence in a separate Dakota County financial crime case tied to fraudulent loan documents used at Wings and Royal Credit Union in the south metro.
New Felony Burglary Charge Against Dashawn Newton Following Lakeville Investigation, Citing Escalating Pattern of Sexual Offenses
A Burnsville man already facing serious felony charges for a violent New Year’s Day assault in Burnsville is now charged in a separate Lakeville case involving an alleged late-night garage intrusion and indecent exposure incident, according to newly filed court documents on Monday.
Dakota County Jury Convicts South St. Paul Man of First-Degree Burglary After Second Trial; 12½-Year Prison Sentence Imposed
A Dakota County jury has again found Gerald Edward Bolster, 42, guilty of first-degree burglary involving assault, following a second jury trial stemming from a violent home invasion in South St. Paul in August 2023.
Man With Extensive Felony Record Facing Charges After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle Through Dakota County
A Minneapolis man with an extensive felony criminal history is facing new charges in Dakota County after authorities say he led police on a high-speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle before crashing and attempting to flee on foot in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Burnsville Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges After Threats, Firearms Seizure, and Drug Discovery in Ongoing Dakota County Cases
A Burnsville man accused of participating in a high-level fentanyl and cocaine distribution network spanning multiple counties has been arrested more than six years after prosecutors filed a sweeping set of first-degree felony drug charges.
Eagan Man is Facing Child Abuse Charges After a Young Child Was Found Alone After Fleeing Home
An Eagan father already awaiting sentencing in a domestic-related threats case is once again facing criminal charges, this time accused of violently punishing his son, prompting one of his younger children to flee the home and be found wandering alone roughly a mile away.
Saint Paul Man Facing Felony Fleeing Charges Following Pursuit; Suspect Has Multiple Drug-Related Active Warrants
A 56-year-old St. Paul man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly fleeing from a Mendota Heights police officer during a late-night traffic stop on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Rosemount Woman is Facing Felony Fleeing Charges After Police Pursuit in Apple Valley
A Rosemount woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly leading Apple Valley police on a high-speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle on Thursday, November 20, 2025
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 17 Months for Burnsville Theft and Fleeing Police After Kohl’s Incident
A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 17 months in state prison after pleading guilty to felony theft in connection with a February shoplifting incident at the Burnsville Kohl’s that escalated into a high-speed attempt to evade police.
Burnsville Man Arrested in Connection With Major Multi-County Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Case
A Burnsville man accused of participating in a high-level fentanyl and cocaine distribution network spanning multiple counties has been arrested more than six years after prosecutors filed a sweeping set of first-degree felony drug charges.
Rosemount Man Charged After Violent Assault on Woman Walking Near Parkview Elementary in Rosemount
A 50-year-old Rosemount man has been charged with two felonies after allegedly attacking and terrorizing a woman who was out for a walk near Parkview Elementary School in Lakeville.
Lakeville Woman Charged with Felony Theft for Alleged Misuse of Booster Club Funds
A 46-year-old Lakeville woman has been charged with two felony counts of theft by temporary control after investigators say she misused tens of thousands of dollars in funds from two local gymnastics booster clubs she managed for several years.
A Hastings man faces new first-degree drug charges just weeks after a previous meth arrest
A Hastings man with a recent history of high-speed police pursuits and major drug arrests is facing another set of serious charges after officers reportedly seized over 100 grams of methamphetamine and a sawed-off shotgun during an early-morning encounter this week.
UPDATED: Brooklyn Park Man Charged After High-Speed Pursuit and Major Drug, Gun Seizure in Apple Valley
A police pursuit in Apple Valley ended in a crash Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle fleeing officers collided with another car at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 147th Street.
Red Wing Man with 30+ Prior Felonies Sentenced to Prison Following Dakota County Cases; Pine County and Rice County Cases Still Pending
A Red Wing man with a long history of violent and financial crimes has now been sentenced to state prison following three interconnected Dakota County criminal cases in 2025, including a road-rage gun-pointing incident, a late-night confrontation in Farmington, and a check-fraud operation spanning multiple victims and businesses.
Two St. Paul Women Charged in Burnsville Dick’s Sporting Goods Theft
Two St. Paul women are facing felony theft charges after police say they were caught stealing merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Burnsville.
UPDATE: Mendota Heights Burglary Leads to Multi-County Pursuit and Arrest; Suspect Charged with Three Felonies
A burglary in Mendota Heights led to a dramatic multi-county pursuit and the filing of felony charges against a repeat offender with a lengthy criminal history.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced in Dakota County Burglary; Second Inver Grove Heights Case Dismissed
A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to state prison for a 2023 Apple Valley burglary, while a separate Inver Grove Heights burglary case against him was dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
South St. Paul Homicide: Victim Identified as Matthew Lee; Two Men Now Charged in Deadly Shooting
19-year-old Terrell Ranzy of St. Paul has been charged in connection with the homicide of Matthew Robert Lee in South St Paul, Minnesota.
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