MN CRIME Archive
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Burnsville Man Dies After Veering Off I-35E
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the driver of a 2006 Volvo S60 was northbound on the interstate when he veered off the road and entered the right ditch.
2 Face Felony Charges After Massive Dakota County Meth Bust
According to court records, law enforcement conducted a controlled drug buy on March 3, 2025, using a confidential informant, who arranged to buy $30,000 of meth from a trafficker under investigation.
Eagan Massage Therapist Accused of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Clients
Prosecutors say this is the third criminal case filed against Le for alleged sexual misconduct involving massage clients at his business, JLe Massage Therapy, just south of Cliff Road and Nicols Road in Eagan.
Burnsville Standoff Ends with Suspect in Custody, 2 Kids Safe
Burnsville police responded to the 1800 block of Country View Drive shortly before 4:45 p.m. and secured the area, closing parts of County Road 11 and Country View and activating a shelter-in-place alert for nearby residents.
Body Found in Hastings; May Be linked To Missing Person Case
Law enforcement responded to a 911 call shortly before 10 a.m., finding the deceased man near the 1300 block of Ravenna Trail, east of a bridge crossing the Vermillion River.
Lakeville Man Indicted for Murder of Pregnant Sister
Jack Joseph Ball, 23, faces two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of intentional second-degree murder in the death of 30-year-old Bethany Ann Israel and her unborn child.
West St. Paul Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years for Stabbing Housemate
A West St. Paul man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for fatally stabbing his housemate in an adult group home.
Truck Driver Dies After Being Pinned by Semi on I-494
A 51-year-old truck driver died Friday night after being pinned by his semi-truck on I-494 in Inver Grove Heights.
Hastings Man Charged in Federal Child Exploitation Case
Investigators also accuse Hunter Geidl of using minor victims to create sexually explicit videos between July 2022 and March 2024.
VIDEO: Inver Grove Heights Man Killed in Crash on Highway 52
A crash on northbound Highway 52 in Inver Grove Heights left a man dead Saturday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Burnsville Man Indicted in 82-year-old Mother’s Death
A Dakota County grand jury has indicted a man on one count of premeditated first-degree murder and one count of intentional second-degree murder in the 2022 death of his mother.
Man in Prison for Sexual Assault Faces New Child Abuse Charges
A 23-year-old man already incarcerated for a prior sexual assault has been charged with a new offense involving the abuse of a child under 14.
Search Ongoing for Missing 60-Year-Old in Cannon Falls
Responding officers followed footprints in the snow leading into the woods but, as temperatures fell and darkness hindered visibility, additional resources were brought in.
Hastings Man Hit, Killed while Moving Deer Off Road
Dakota County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 6:35 a.m. after the man reportedly hit a deer while driving west on County Road 46 near General Sieben Drive in Marshan Township.
Man Gets Life in Prison for 2021 Hastings Murder
A Dakota County jury has convicted a man of murder and assault in the May 2021 death of a woman at a Hastings hotel.
Woman Dead in Inver Grove Heights Crash
A crash early Monday morning on Interstate 494 resulted in one fatality, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Dakota County Park Assault Reports Unfounded, Authorities Update
Investigation is underway after two reported assaults on Lebanon Hills Regional Park trails, Dakota County authorities said this week.
2 Dead, 1 Injured in Dakota County Head-on Crash
15-year-old David Rosas, of Rosemount, was driving a 2012 Ford Fusion eastbound on County Road 46. Rosas was following behind a semi-truck when he attempted to pass it by crossing into the westbound lane in a marked no-passing zone.
30-year-old Dies After Motorhome Catches Fire on Eagan Freeway
A 30-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights died late Sunday night when his motorhome caught fire on Interstate 35E in Eagan, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Burnsville Police: Red Oak Park Shooting was Targeted, Gang-Related
Burnsville police gave new details on the ongoing investigation into the Aug. 30 shooting at Red Oak Park that left five people injured. Authorities continue to search for suspects and urge the public to provide any information.