Woman Charged with Fleeing Police in Mendota Heights

Police say Amanda Christine DeYoung led an officer on a chase through residential neighborhoods in Mendota Heights before stopping and admitting that her driver's license had been revoked.

Mendota Heights Motorcyclist Charged with Endangering Children

Police say Michael Bruce Johnson had a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old on his motorcycle with him when he was stopped last month, and that neither child was wearing a helmet.

Man Accused of Auto Theft Arrested in Mendota Heights

Michael Anthony Brooks, 47, of Lake City reportedly was taken into custody while picking up his paycheck at a Mendota Heights business.

Gambino Sentenced for Selling Cops 89 Grams of Meth in West St. Paul

Under a plea agreement, Niko Gambino will serve 13 years in federal prison.

Predatory Offender Accused of Living in IGH, West St. Paul Without Notifying Authorities

Jennifer Marie Vanwagner of West St. Paul was convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a juvenile male in Chisago County.

Transportation Officials Reporting Difficult Traveling Conditions

Sunday’s snowstorm causing travel headaches throughout the Twin Cities, including Mendota Heights.

Sheriff's Newsletter: Deputies Use App to Track Down Missing Cell Phone

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

'Someone is Going to Get Killed,' Said Fort Snelling Construction Worker Night Before Death

The construction worker killed in late October by a toppled backhoe in Fort Snelling State Park told his wife he "had a bad feeling about the job."

Jury to Consider Case of Man Accused of Plotting to Kill County Attorney

While in the Minnesota Correctional Facility—Faribault, John Stephen Woodward allegedly masterminded a plot to murder Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom.

IGH Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine

Police say Joseph Scott Welch had a large quantity of cocaine in his pants pocket when he was arrested last weekend.

Mendota Heights Police Officer Discovers Stolen Vehicle in South St. Paul

A 19-year-old Minneapolis woman has been charged with felony auto theft following the Nov. 21 traffic stop.

Couple Locked Boy in Dark Room; Shots Fired at Hunters: Crime Roundup

Here's a look at the crime headlines from the past week in the south metro.

Former Simley Student Teacher Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor in Naked Photo Case

Jenna Anne Schultz was accused of sending a naked photo of herself to a 17-year-old male student at Simley High School.

Sheriff: Meeting Adrian Peterson, Locating the Ten Most Wanted & Rescuing Eddie Van Halen

The latest news and information from the office of Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.

Former Postal Union Treasurer Admits Stealing $22,719 From Local 65

David Edward Westgard has been formally charged with felony theft by swindle, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

Shades of Jesse James: Northfield Robbery Suspects Arrested After Manhunt

In other crime news around the South Metro area, a suspect has been arrested in the Apple Valley child abuse case.

Dad Allegedly Abused 5-Year-Old Daughter, Filmed the Abuse for Pornography

In other crime news from across the South Metro region, an Apple Valley man is charged with strangling a woman, and a Burnsville man is convicted of trafficking underage girls.

Dakota County's Most Wanted for October

A monthly rundown of the top 11 suspects that the Dakota County Sheriff's Office is searching for.

Woman Charged with Fleeing Police in Mendota Heights

Police say Amanda Christine DeYoung led an officer on a chase through residential neighborhoods in Mendota Heights before stopping and admitting that her driver's license had been revoked.

Mendota Heights Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Robbing IGH Business

Minnesota sentencing guidelines dictate that Anthony Lawrence Rubio, 28, will likely serve only 22 months behind bars.

Mendota Heights Puts Halloween Bonfire on Hold After Dry Weather

The city will decide whether to proceed with the bonfire by Oct. 25.

Police Called in Family Members, Shut Down Railroad During Standoff on I-35E Bridge

The man at the center of the standoff, Oudone Xiong, was convicted in 2011 of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, according to police records.

High Speed Chase on 35E Ends with Standoff, Suicide Threats: State Patrol

The man remained atop the 35E bridge for more than 5 hours in a standoff with police before surrendering.

Mendota Heights Firefighters on the Importance of Home Sprinklers

The city's fire department recommends that residents install systems in their homes.

Road Rage, Statutory Rape and a Naked Roommate

Here's our look at the past week's crime reports from police agencies throughout the South Metro area.

'Extreme, Dry Conditions' Prompt Immediate Countywide Burn Ban

Despite the scant rain on Tuesday, conditions are ripe for uncontrolled fires.

Police Say Women Stole Car—From U.S. Marine Corps: South Metro Crime Report

In other recent crime news from around Dakota, Scott and Rice counties, the West St. Paul pastor who allegedly fled the state with a 16-year-old church member has been extradited back to Minnesota.

Mendota Heights Police Blotter: A Homecoming Hamburger Vehicle Smearing

Reports from the Mendota Police Department between Sept. 18 and Oct. 2.

Pastor and his 16-Year-Old Mistress Arrested on the Run: South Metro Crime Roundup

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.

Mendota Heights Deer Hunter Finds 8-Foot Marijuana Plants in Valley Park

A man hired by Mendota Heights to bow hunt deer found two people cultivating marijuana in Valley Park.

Mendota Heights Bank Manager Sentenced to 42 Months for Check-Kiting Scheme

John Anthony Markert, age 58, of Mendota Heights, was sentenced to 42 months for his role in a check-kiting scheme.

Local Boy Makes Good on 'The Voice' and Mel Gibson Visits the Zoo: South Metro Update

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.

The Kid Was Wet, So He Rode Home in the Trunk: South Metro Crime Report

In other crime news from around the region, an Eagan man and an Apple Valley woman are both arrested for driving with far more than the legal limit of alcohol in their systems.

Mendota Heights Motorcyclist Charged with Endangering Children

Police say Michael Bruce Johnson had a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old on his motorcycle with him when he was stopped last month, and that neither child was wearing a helmet.

Mendota Heights Police See Drop in Burglaries After Major Summer Busts

Two burglary crews, including one tied to more than 50 break-ins, were caught by Mendota Heights police in late May and early June.

Domestic Assault Suspect Says He Was Just Reenacting Jackie Chan Movie: South Metro Crime Report

In other regional public safety news, three women were charged with robbing a man outside a Burnsville bar, and Lakeville Police are seeking an 'endangered' man.

Top Cop in Mendota Heights Talks Shop with Patch

Mendota Heights Police Chief Mike Aschenbrener offers insights about budgets, policing, and the peculiar effects of a long, cold winter.

Mendota Heights Fire Dept. Responds to Fire at Ansari's Mediterranean Grill and Lounge in Eagan

Cold weather made fighting early morning blaze more difficult.

Police: Mendota Heights Man Attacked Officer With Hammer

Michael John Hegstrom, 38, faces a bevy of criminal charges after fighting with Inver Grove Heights police in a parking lot on Saturday.

Woman Charged in Mendota Heights I-35E Fatal Crash

A Lakeville woman has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide after killing a St. Paul man in a crash she claims she didn’t realize happened.