Burnsville Man Stabbed Woman With Scissors: Charges

BURNSVILLE, MN — Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announced that Terrell James Pleasant, 40, of Burnsville, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with injuries suffered by a woman, 42, he had been living with. The criminal complaint alleges that Pleasant stabbed the victim multiple times with a scissor in her side and neck after he told the victim: "You’re gonna die."

The victim was also allegedly punched in the face and choked during the attack. The victim’s daughter called 911 when she arrived home at approximately 8:00 p.m. on May 6 and found her mother covered in blood, according to a news release.

The victim told her daughter that Pleasant had threatened to kill her and was trying to do so. At about 2:00 a.m. on May 7, officers located Pleasant’s vehicle parked approximately two miles away from the residence. According to police, during his arrest he stated: "I’m sorry for what I did."

Backstrom said Pleasant was previously convicted of attempted murder in Scott County in 2005 arising out of a domestic-related incident. "We are thankful that the victim is recovering from her life-threatening wounds," Backstrom said in a statement.

Backstrom thanked the Burnsville Police Department for their investigation. Pleasant made his first appearance on these charges today and bail in the amount of $500,000 with conditions was set by Dakota County District Court Judge Timothy McManus.

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