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Coyote Attack in Eagan, Cancer Scammer Sentenced: Crime Roundup

Also in this week's crime news: A Wisconsin man starts his sentence for an unprovoked assault in Rosemount.

The following is a rundown of police news and crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week—Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Northfield and Rosemount.

All stories have been verified, and those accused are innocent until proven guilty. For the complete story, click on the link in the headline. 

Apple Valley


St. Paul Man Accused of Trying to Commandeer Cars, Enter Home During Strange Spree
Marc Phillip Radel, 38, is implicated in a bizarre though unsuccessful crime spree in Apple Valley that began at a home on Garnett Way and ended in the lot of a car dealership.

21-Year Old Charged in Minneapolis Death of Apple Valley Man
Lamar Wilson was felled with a single punch to the head.

Burnsville


Woman Sentenced for Cancer Scam
Kathleen Ann Letourneau was arrested last fall.

Local Barber Was Only a Bit Player in Meth Ring, Says Lawyer
Johnson is accused of leading a drug ring after officers say they found $400,000 worth of meth in his home.

Eagan


Dog Killed in Reported Coyote Attack
Eagan Police say that a homeowner on Oakbrooke Circle sighted a coyote shortly before finding the remains of her miniature schnauzer.

Eagan Man Accused of Plowing into Pine Tree, Fleeing the Scene on Foot
Police say Shawn Dezzraye Boring, 27, made a break for it after crashing his car, but left his wallet and vehicle title-work in plain view on the front seat.

Eagan Fire Chief: Duplex Blaze Occurred Under Suspicious Circumstances
The Eagan Fire Department is seeking more information about the persons responsible for a recent fire on Lemieux Circle.

Lakeville


Police: Driver’s Blood Alcohol Level Was Four Times Legal Limit At Time of Fatal Crash
Leah Marie Colwell, 44, of Lakeville remained in jail Monday afternoon after being charged in connection to last Thursday’s crash that killed a Burnsville man.

DUMB CRIMINAL: It’s Wise to Always Carry Cab Fare
A suspect wanted on several warrants reportedly skips out on a cab fare.

Rosemount


Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 30 Days for Assault at Rosemount Bar
Robert Jonathan Klein, 30, punched another man so hard that he suffered a concussion.


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