Monday, April 29, 2013
Also in this week's roundup: Remembering a Northfield teen, and an Apple Valley husband faces first-degree murder charges.
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. Eagan Police Investigate Massage Parlor After Complaints from Worried Residents Heavenly Asian Massage owner Julio Alaniz was cited with a misdemeanor on March 20 for having an unlicensed massage therapist employed at his business. Eagan Blotter: Hotel Hookup Ends in Alleged Robbery Each week, Eagan Patch publishes a selection of the most recent police reports. Police: Man Threatened to Beat Up His Boss, Open Fire at Eagan Business Hector Rufino Vergara-Sanchez, 37, faces one felony count of …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Roger Earl Holland is charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the death of his wife and unborn child, but Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom has vowed to bring the case before a grand jury.
A Dakota County man stands accused of strangling his pregnant wife, killing her and her unborn child, before throwing her body down a flight of stairs in an effort to make her death appear accidental. Roger Earl Holland, 36, of Apple Valley currently faces two counts of second-degree murder, a charge that carries a maximum of 40 years in prison. However, Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom said today he will bring an indictment for first-degree murder before a grand jury. The victim—Margorie Ann Holland, 37—was from Faribault. Related: According to the criminal complaint against Holland: Apple Valley police were called to an apartment on 157th Street West on the morning of March 7 on report of a female in cardiac arrest. The caller …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
The FBI released the 2011 crime stats from across the country.
Last month, the FBI released 2011 crime statistics for reporting communities across America, including Lakeville. All told, Lakeville police reported zero violent crimes in 2011. (See table below.) There were three robberies, 15 aggrevated assaults, and 108 burglaries. That said, in each category, Lakeville saw fewer incidents than every similarly sized citie in the state, such as Apple Valley, Blaine, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth and Woodbury. Nationwide, the estimated number of violent crimes reported in 2011—1,203,564—was down form 2010, the fifth such year of reduced violent crimes across America. The estimated number of property crimes reported to law enforcement—9,063,173—decreased …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The funeral of Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week, will start at 11 a.m. at St. John's Abbey and University Church in Collegeville.
Lakeville Police Chief Thomas Vonof said he and 12-14 other Lakeville Police Officers will be at today's funeral for Tom Decker, a Cold Spring police officer who was gunned down in the line of duty last week. It's estimated that 2,500 police officers from across the state will be on hand to pay their respects and offer support. The funeral for Officer Decker begins at 11 a.m. at St. John's Abbey and University Church in Collegeville, MN. Burial is scheduled for 1 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery in Luxemburg, MN. According to the Star Tribune, the program for the Decker's mass of Christian burial notes that "Thomas Edward Decker was born Nov. 2, 1981, baptized Nov. 15, 1981, and 'entered eternal life' on Nov. 29, 2012." Meanwhile, …
Sunday, September 2, 2012
In other county news, Hurricane Issac is expected to trigger an increase in gas prices, and the spouse of Lakeville's former mayor pleads guilty to fraud.
You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the past week's top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors. Here's a look at stories of the past seven days that may affect or interest you. To read the entire story, click on the headline link. New Case of Pig Flu Pops Up in Dakota County State officials say that a man in his 20's has contracted swine flu, a new strain called H3N2, the second case reported in Dakota County. Hurricane Issac Triggers Spike in Gas Prices Analysts are predicting anywhere from a 10 to 25 cent increase in the coming weeks. 1 Family, 3 National Champs: Siblings Give Top Performances in National Speech Tournament Ishanaa, Akshar and Ashesh …
Sunday, July 15, 2012
In other news from around Dakota County, an Eagan day care operator is charged with manslaughter for the death of a child on her watch.
Though you might live or work in Lakeville, chances are you're intimately curious about what's happening in your neighboring communities. Here are some of the stories posted on our neighboring Patch sites last week that could impact, help or be of interest to you. Read each story by clicking on the headline link. Obermueller Raises More Than $250,000 in Race Against Kline The DFL House candidate said the level of support reflects a “deep frustration with the way Washington does business.” Deaths of Man, Woman in Apple Valley Shooting Apparently Murder-Suicide The deaths of a 41-year-old man and woman who were shot in Apple Valley on Saturday morning apparently are the result of a murder-suicide. UMore Park Property Site Still Contains …
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