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.
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.
Fire tip: Halloween events will be occurring this weekend and into next week, so be aware.
Walmart gives $4,000 to Lakeville Heart Restart program.
Woman was mad at two men, so she climbed on top of limo until police arrived and convinced her to come down.
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.
Police say Andre Williams assaulted the sergeant when he and a patrol officer tried to arrest him in September at a Lakeville hotel.
Chief: "This past year we celebrated the 25 year anniversary of our K-9 unit here at the Lakeville Police Department."
Sgt. Any Bohlen will be leaving Lakeville after nearly 20 years to become the Faribault Police Chief.
Binge drinker had felony warrant out for his arrest.
Here's our look at the past week's crime reports from police agencies throughout the South Metro area.
Robert Russel Terrell, 22, has been charged with one felony count of possessing child pornography.
Michael Walter Felixberger, 51, is charged with a felony count of fleeing a police officer after his Oct. 2 incident.
Stolen car also had other stolen property in it.
From Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, the Lakeville Fire Department responded to 18 calls for service.
Minnesota DNR has put all of Dakota County into a high-risk fire zone.
Mas was assaulted by assailant who left name at the scene.
Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.
Recent crime news from around Dakota, Scott and Rice counties.
Open house includes car fire demonstration.
There was a major, single-car crash last week and the driver didn't want to report it to police. Once the tow truck driver arrived, though, police were called.
Driver gets pulled over and cited for driving without a valid license. Half an hour later, his passenger, after being warned that his license was invalid, too, was caught driving the same vehicle.
In other crime news from around the region, huge marijuana plants are discovered in Mendota Heights, and a Savage man is sentenced for the rape of two teenage girls.
Police say Brenda Lee Lysholm, already charged with continuing to operate her day-care facility without a license, had a .30 percent blood-alcohol content and her daughter in the car when she caused a three-car accident this week.
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.
In other news from around Dakota, Rice and Scott counties, Eagan's city administrator and the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools superintendent are both stepping down.
County authorities say Brenda Lee Lysholm, who operates Brenda's Sharing & Caring Childcare, had her license indefinitely suspended in July, but that she continued providing day-care services.
Police say Angela Stephanie Berg stole $2,000 from the Burnsville bank in which she worked.
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.
Fire safety tip: a clean oven is a safe oven.
Fire tip: Help prevent dryer fires.
Police chief: the perception is often that more serious arrests are almost always made at night, but that is not the case.
When you are violating the law, it is a good idea to be aware of who is around you, or you are likely to be caught.
Police say Trevor John Soukup stole jewelry and a blank check from an Apple Valley woman, then had friends pawn the jewelry and cash the check for $500 at a Lakeville bank.
Police say Ryan Michael Hansen of Rosemount led them on a chase that reached 80 mph before he crashed into a tree.
Fortunately, the driver was uninjured in the crash. Officers were able to locate the owner of the cow.
A man who was arrested for shoplifting a few weeks ago was at it again last week when police easily matched his picture from surveillance footage. He was arrested at home.