Lakeville Doesn't 'Ban' Level III Sex Offenders, But Doesn't Have Any

A Star Tribune study found uneven distribution in where offenders live in Minnesota, despite a law meant to spread out their places of residences across the state.

VIDEO: More Victims Surface in Lakeville Craigslist Swindle Case

A number of people have come forward, claiming they were scammed by Lakeville resident Monica Lillemoen.

South Metro Crime Roundup: Police Chase, Man Accused of Strangling Woman

Also in this week's update: A pawned iPhon leads to child porn charges and an Eagan murder case wraps up with no charges.

Education and Law Enforcement Coalition Takes Aim at Cyberbullying

Attorneys, police and education officials from the east metro gathered for a forum on bullying, cyberbullying and sexting earlier this week.

Man Arrested in Lakeville After High-Speed Chase, Leap from Moving Car

Marquis Marvin Mitchell and a white male, who has yet to be identified, allegedly went on an early morning burglary spree which ended in a dramatic pursuit.

Lakeville Fire Handles 12 Calls; Tornado Drill Set for April 18

Severe Weather Awareness Week set for April 15-19.

Lakeville Fire, Police, Handle Car Fire in Retail Store Parking Lot

Police investigate hit and run crash where offending vehicle left license plate at the scene.

Dumb Criminal: Fraud Story on Television Leads to More Victims

The additional victims’ information will be added to the case file to pursue additional charges on the suspect.

South Metro Crime Roundup: Record-Breaking Heroin Bust, BPD Brawl

Also in this week's update: A couple of identity thieves get their due, and a sickening smoothie.

Sheriff: Dakota County Handling 'Unprecedented' Number of Gun Permit Applications

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows keeps you up-to-date on the latest county happenings.

Farmington Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

An Apple Valley woman who acted as his accomplice also pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting interference with commerce by robbery.

Lakeville Police Updates Council on New Rapid Response Plan

Sgt. Jason Polinski briefed the city council at its regular meeting Monday, addressing new tactics to control emergency situations, such as gunmen in large buildings, according to a Lakeville Sun ThisWeek report.

Man Charged in Fatal Crash, Sentence Handed Down in Sex Sting: Dakota County Crime

Also in this week's roundup: A purse snatcher is nabbed and another is caught by a K9.

Squishing Invasive Fish, Signs for Little Caesars: South Metro Roundup

Also in this week's review: Apple Valley council strikes a chord with Spoon and Highway 3 problems on the horizon in Northfield.

Sheriff: Deputies Play Cat and Mouse with Driver Harboring Drugs

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

Lakeville Fire Handled 16 Calls Last Week, Including Water Heater Fire

Fires caused by ovens are preventable.

Dumb Criminal: Man Was Living in Car to Avoid Arrest Warrant

A warrant check revealed that the subject had an active arrest warrant out for him.

Crash Killed Lakeville Woman; Now Minneapolis Man Faces Careless Driving Charge

Bashir Ahmed Abdulahi, 24, faces one count of careless driving in connection with a September crash that killed a Lakeville woman.

Crime Roundup: Resisting Arrest and a Zest for Theft

Also in this week's roundup: Rice County rundown and our weekly dumb criminal.

Only Minor Injuries From Nine-Vehicle Chain Reaction Crash in Dakota County

Sheriff: "one of the more extensive crashes occurred on Dodd Road south of County Road 70, when a total of nine vehicles collided together in a form of 'snow bumper cars.'"

Lakeville Police Officer Nearly Struck by Car During Traffic Stop

Officer Adam Stier, fearing that he was going to be hit, jumped towards the ditch. The vehicle did not reduce its speed and nearly struck the back of his squad, just swerving at the last moment to avoid collision.

Dumb Criminal: Two Citations in Five Hours for License Violation

The driver’s vehicle was towed and impounded and the driver was issued another citation for the new violation.

Victim of Lakeville Swindler: 'She Made Me Believe It Was Real'

Victims of a Lakeville rental scam spoke to Fox 9 News.

South Metro Crime Roundup: Child Abuse Charges, Murder, Lawsuits

Also in this week's rundown: Bashing Bats on a Pathfinder, lobster larceny and our Dumb Criminal of the Week.

Sheriff: Crashes in Farmington, Northfield, Lakeville, the Result of 'Black Ice'

Sheriff: "Be sure to maintain an appropriate speed for the weather conditions and always wear your seatbelt. Be a safe driver so we don’t have to write about deputies responding to your accident."

Lakeville Lobster Tail Larceny Leads to Drug Discovery, Felony Charges

Police discovered evidence of cocaine and heroin use after Kevin Leigh Polski, 25, allegedly helped himself to the makings of a sumptuous meal at Cub Foods.

Lakeville Fire Battled Electrical Fire, Gas Leak

Tip: If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately and have it repaired.

Lakeville Police Chief: Car Crash Results in Drug Arrest

Last Saturday, we hosted our annual City of Lakeville rabies clinic at the Lakeville Police Station.

Dumb Criminal: High Driver Could't Ask Grandma For Ride—She Was High, Too

A driver was told by police to get a ride home because he had been smoking marijuana. He thought to ask his grandmother, until he realized she had been smoking, too.

Police: Farmington Man Broke Infant's Leg and Ribs, Other Injuries

Eagan police say Ryan Andrew Gasior cried and vomited when confronted by investigators, who described the child's injuries.

Police: Pregnant Dakota County Woman Slain by Husband

Roger Earl Holland is charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the death of his wife and unborn child, but Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom has vowed to bring the case before a grand jury.

Child Pornography, Burglaries, House Fire; Lakeville Police Blotter

Keep track of crime in Lakeville with Patch's weekly police blotter.

Farmington Man to Stand Trial for 2011 Stabbing at Lakeville Apartment

In April, Randall James Thole, 51, is scheduled to stand trial for a stabbing at a Lakeville apartment complex.

South Metro Crime Roundup: Stolen Dog Leads to Pot Growing Ring

Also in this week's crime news: cocaine deals in Burnsville and an Apple Valley break-in.

Lakeville Fire Handled Two Car Crashes, One Gas Leak Last Week

As of August 1, 2009 every single family home and every unit in a multifamily dwelling must have a carbon monoxide alarm installed within 10 feet of every bedroom.

Child Neglect, Burglaries, Assaults; Lakeville Police Blotter

Keep track of police calls in Lakeville with Patch's weekly police blotter.

Crime Roundup: Attempted Drowning, Duo Named in Armed Robbery Charge

In other crime news: A similar hotel robbery in Lakeville, Eagan's burglary blitz and a close shave with a sword.

Sheriff: More Than 1,000 Participate in 'South Metro Polar Plunge'

A contingent of Dakota County Sheriff employees participated in this year's South Metro Polar Plunge.

Dakota County's Most Wanted for February

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

Lakeville Woman Implicated in Armed Robbery at Motel

Emily Kaye Schuster, of Lakeville, was charged in Dakota County District Court with simple robbery and terroristic threats.