Crime & Safety

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.

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. 

Burnsville

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Alleged Identity Thieves

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Sarah Marie Westfall, 33, and Shane Martin Kristiansen, 35, were spotted by police after the pair drove into a Holiday gas station during the wee hours of April Fool's Day—with the headlights out.

Bloomington Man Arrested for Brawl with Burnsville Police

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It took multiple officers—and multiple tasings—to get Jacob Zachary Kooy, 23, into the back of a squad car.

Eagan

Amy Michelle Losie, 37, was frustrated with her husband and marriage, according to investigators.

Pushup Mom Pleads Not Guilty in Unusual Eagan Abuse Case

Angela Danner treated her son like a jail inmate—locking him in his room and forcing the teen to do thousands of pushups a day, police say.

Apple Valley-Rosemount

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

UPDATED: Massive Apple Valley Heroin Bust Largest in Dakota County History

Apple Valley police seized two pounds of heroin—with an estimated street value of $140,000, on March 29.


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