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 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 It took multiple officers—and multiple tasings—to get Jacob Zachary Kooy, 23, into the back of a squad car. Eagan Police: Eagan Nurse Tried Killing Husband with Insulin Injections, …

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South Metro Crime Report

Crime Roundup: Attempted Drowning, Duo Named in Armed Robbery Charge

In other crime news: A similar hotel robbery in Lakeville, Eagan's burglary blitz and a close shave with a sword.

The following stories first appeared last week on this Patch site, or those of our neighbors throughout the South Metro region. To read the full story, click on the headline.  All those named have been arrested and/or charged. Information is provided by the community police department or attorney's office.  Lakeville Lakeville Woman Implicated in Armed Robbery at Motel Emily Kaye Schuster, of Lakeville, was charged in Dakota County District Court with simple robbery and terroristic threats. Dumb Criminal: Driver Cited for Going 86 MPH in Blizzard Conditions Despite a blizzard, a Lakeville driver thought it a good idea to drive 86 MPH across icy, snowy roads. Apple Valley Two Apple Valley Men Among Suspects in Armed Robbery at Motel Jake …

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