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Drunk Drivers and Dakota County Crashes: Police and Crime Roundup

Dakota County judge hung up his robe seven months after his arrest.

(This story is by Mike Schoemer)

The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week. All stories have been verified, and those accused are innocent until proven guilty. For the complete story, click on the link in the headline. 

Inver Grove Heights

Dakota County Judge Retires Six Months after St. Paul DUI

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Judge Michael Van Sovis of Apple Valley is stepping down after the incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve. He made his retirement official Monday.

Burnsville

Impaired Driver Arrested in Burnsville Has Prior Conviction of Vehicular Homicide

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The St. Paul woman had a limited license and was only authorized to drive during certain hours of the day and for specific purposes.

Eagan

Blotter: Overzealous Application of Windex Leads to Arrest for Car Theft

One man may face criminal charges after a neighbor spotted him cleaning a car in a peculiarly conscientious way.

Apple Valley

Police Apprehend Guest Suspected of Shooting Host During Apple Valley Barbecue, James Lamar McClellon, 52, allegedly shot another man in the leg after a brawl broke out during a barbecue in June.

Northfield

Northfield Woman, Dundas Man Seriously Injured in I-35 Motorcycle Crash

Audrey D. Stanton, 37, of Northfield and Derek R. Haagensen, 44, of Dundas were hurt Sunday evening when a 2002 Harley Davidson Roadster that Haagensen was driving ran off the road and struck a bridge guardrail near Faribault.

Lakeville

Dakota County's Most Wanted—August 2013

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

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