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Lakeville Man Charged with Burglary

Anthony Garon Reme, 19, reportedly was intoxicated when he attempted to steal electronics from a Lakeville home, court documents say.

A 19-year-old Lakeville man has been charged with felony burglary and two misdemeanors after reportedly attempting to burglarize a Lakeville home while he was intoxicated.

When questioned by Lakeville Police in the kitchen of the home where he was discovered shortly after 4 a.m. April 14, Anthony Garon Reme reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .22.

According to Dakota County District Court documents:

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Police were called to a home in the 19000 block of Iteri Avenue to investigate the report of an unknown man inside the home. When officers arrived, they found two vehicles in the driveway that had be rifled through.

Once inside the home, officers talked to the homeowner and Reme, who allegedly was discovered standing in front of the refrigerator. Reme reportedly told the homeowner he was there to get a water bottle.

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Officers said Reme appeared to be intoxicated. After the homeowner’s car keys were discovered in Reme’s back pocket, he voluntarily submitted to a preliminary alcohol breath test.

Reme allegedly was preparing to steal a number of electronic items, including a portable DVD player and a GPS unit.

Reme was charged with first-degree felony burglary and two misdemeanors: entering a vehicle without permission and underage consumption of alcohol. The burglary charged is punishable by up to 20 years in jail and a $35,000 fine. Each of the misdemeanors is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine.

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