Crash Investigation: Driver Tells Cops He Slid on Ice, Despite No Ice

This New Year’s Eve was busier than usual for Captain Tim Knutson’s patrol team as they were tasked with a wide range of calls throughout the night.

Dumb Criminal: Wanted Man Drives Car With Revoked License Plates

Man with arrest warrant pulled over because of revoked license plates, no insurance, and and other traffic violations.

Crime Roundup: School Administrator Pleads Guilty to DWI

In other crime news from around the South Metro region, a victim is identified in an Eagan homicide investigation, and an Inver Grove Heights man is charged with three felonies in a New Year's Day shooting.

County Sheriff: 65 Percent Increase in Gun Permit Applications in 2012

The Dakota County Sheriff's Office handled 235 vehicle crashes in 2012, down ten percent from 2011.

UPDATE: Lakeville North Athletic Director Pleads Guilty to DWI

Robert Ertl, the activities and athletic director at Lakeville North High School, pleaded guilty in December to driving with a .13 percent blood-alcohol content in June.

Lakeville Fire Department Handled 16 Incidents Last Week

Lakeville Fire discusses electric blanket safety tips.

Crime Roundup: Standoff With Armed Man Ends in Arrest, Amy Senser News

In other crime news from around the South Metro region, Amy Senser's lawyer files an appeal, and a man threatens to destroy a McDonald's in Eagan.

Dumb Criminal: Man Flees Police After Giving Full Name and Birth Date

"The hapless driver was sent to Dakota County Jail pending multiple traffic and criminal charges including fleeing from an officer and possession of narcotics."

Suspicious Activity Call Leads Lakeville Police to Serial Thief

"We frequently ask our residents to call and report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods because residents are often the best judge of what is suspicious activity in their own neighborhood."

Dakota County Judge Charged with Christmas Eve DWI

Police say Apple Valley resident Michael V. Sovis had a blood-alcohol level of .28—more than three times the legal limit—according to a report in the Pioneer Press.

Lakeville Police Arrest Man on Fifth DUI-Related Charge

Police say Elliot Alexander Williams was legally drunk when he sped out of a Lakeville parking lot, then fled his car and hid on top of a nearby garage.

Dumb Criminal: Driver Hands Over Bag of Weed During Traffic Stop

The driver was cited for the marijuana offense and released.

Lakeville Police Department Bring 1,200 Donated Items to Toys For Tots

This year, collection boxes for Toys for Tots were set up in the lobby of our Police Station, Lakeville City Hall, the Central Maintenance Facility, and the Water Treatment Facility.

News Roundup: Officials Weigh in on Newtown Killings; Fire at Office

In other recent news from around the region, Eagan's Nicholas David comes in third on "The Voice," and a wave of influenza hits Northfield schools.

What do You think? NRA Calls for 'Armed Security' Around Schools

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said.

Sheriff Questions State's Laws as Gun Permit Requests Soar in Dakota County

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows said Thursday that Minnesota’s permit-to-carry law allows some people with serious mental health issues to acquire firearms.

Sheriff: 'Pit Maneuver' to Stops Drunk Driver Who Fled Deputies

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.

FBI Report: Lakeville's Crime Stats Lowest Among Peer Cities in State

The FBI released the 2011 crime stats from across the country.

Dakota County's Most Wanted List for December

A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.

Dakota County's Most Wanted for December

A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.

Lakeville Fire Handled 17 Calls Last Week, Including Car Fire

The fireplace has become a popular tradition but here at Lakeville Fire, we’d like to remind you to be safety conscious when enjoying a fire.

Lakeville Police Chief: First Snow Fall Inundated Police With Crashes

Officers Jeremy Lerfald, Anna Limbeck, and Jai Hanson were Salvation Army bell ringers last week.

Dumb Criminal: Driver's Blood-Alcohol 4 Times Legal Limit When Arrested

The legal limit of .08 means suspect had alcohol level approaching or more than .32.

Crime Roundup: Woman Who Stole Car from Marines Now MIA

In other crime news from throughout the South Metro region, police arrests suspects for selling or possessing heroin, meth and cocaine.

Sheriff: Dakota County Woman Jumps From Car, Escapes Kidnapper

The suspect was determined to be an acquaintance of the woman. He was eventually located by Hastings police officers and taken into custody after a short foot pursuit.

Lakeville Police Contract Negotiations With City Faltering

After more than a year of talks, the police officer's union and the city may go to arbitration.

Lakeville Fire Battles Two Blazes, Urges Folks to Stay Off Ice

With the recent snowfall and cold weather, the ice is still not thick enough for most recreational activities.

Lakeville Man Who Abandoned Son Violated Probation, Prosecutors Say

Steven Alexander Cross, who was convicted earlier this year of abandoning his 11-year-old son in 2011, has failed to undergo individual therapy and may face jail time for violating terms of his probation, authorities say.

Lakeville Police Arrest Man on Fifth DUI-Related Charge

Police say Elliot Alexander Williams was legally drunk when he sped out of a Lakeville parking lot, then fled his car and hid on top of a nearby garage.

Lakeville Couple Claims Kennel Negligently Allowed Dog to Escape

Peter and Patricia Fahnlander claim that Jo Hall, the owner of the Lazy Leash, allowed their German shepherd, Sheba, to escape. Sheba was hit by a motorcycle and had to be destroyed.

Lakeville Police Arrest 'Love Burglar' on New Charges

Police say Daniel James Trucker, already facing trial for breaking into a Lakeville woman's house out of love, was caught drinking and driving and fled police when they tried to arrest him.

Farmington Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Police say Joshua Vernon Reger had hundreds of images and videos of child pornography on his laptop computer when authorities seized it.

Farmington Man Admits Exposing Himself to Area Children

Adam Eugene Berg pleaded guilty to exposing himself to children and trying to lure children in the Farmington area.

UPDATE: Nationwide Search for Lakeville Man Charged with Abandoning Son Continues

Authorities nationwide are looking for Steven Alexander Cross, whom authorities say left his 11-year-old son a note and disappeared shotly before facing foreclosure.

Man Charged with Stealing Jewelry from Hospitalized Lakeville Woman

Police say Joseph John Litchy of Richfield stole jewelry from the woman while she was in the hospital's intensive care unit, then pawned it.

Warrant Issued for Man Accused of Assaulting Lakeville Police Sergeant

Police say Andre Williams assaulted the sergeant when he and a patrol officer tried to arrest him in September at a Lakeville hotel.

Farmington Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Lakeville Girl

Police say Jonathan Wayne Durbin had sexual contact with the victim beginning when she was 10 years old, and continuing until this past summer, when she was 17.

Embattled Lakeville Day-Care Operator Arrested for Drunken Driving

Brenda Lee Lysholm, charged earlier this month with continuing to operate her home day-care facility after the state suspended her license, was arrested Monday evening for DUI.

Man Charged with Fleeing Lakeville Police, Resisting Arrest

Police say Ryan Michael Hansen of Rosemount led them on a chase that reached 80 mph before he crashed into a tree.

Lakeville Man Charged with Strangling Woman at Gas Station

Police say Navin Ramadhar was legally drunk when he drove to a Burnsville gas station and choked the woman riding in his car.