Big Bust in Burnsville, Soccer Stop No Goal for Bandit: South Metro Public Safety Roundup

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 arrested Kurtis Ray Cornelius and Ronald Richard Gage after a car chase on May 13.

In a separate incident, a neighbor exposed himself to a woman walking her dog.

Police: Eagan Teen Targeted Ex-Girlfriend's Family in Two Burglaries

Sebastian Jaylan Souder, 18, made off with more than $8,000 in cash following two break-ins, according to police.

Lakeville

Lakeville Police Commemorate National Police Week

Chief Vonhof: “[On] Wednesday, May 15, all of our officers wore black mourning bands over their badges in memory of all the police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the citizens that they serve.”

Northfield

Rice County’s Most Wanted for May

Here is a rundown of the top suspects for which the Rice County’s Sheriff’s Office is searching.

The Northfield Police Department's crime report for May 20-22.

No Drugs Discovered During K-9 Searches at Two Northfield Schools

Police dogs made rounds during routine searches at Northfield High School and Northfield Middle School on Tuesday morning.

Burnsville

Albert Morris Johnson, 35, could face life in prison if found guilty.

During a recent spate of burglaries, Lucas Charles Wynn and Blake Robert Schrunk allegedly stole rosaries, a wedding ring, and funerary urns among many other items.