UPDATED: Man Wanted on Felony Warrants Arrested After Brief Lake Standoff at Crystal Beach
Updated June 14, 2025 at 8 AM.
UPDATE - June 14, 2025: New details provided to us from witnesses at the scene of this incident have shed some additional light on the initial encounter. A summer camp group, which included several children, was on a field trip to the beach. The man was reportedly “wandering” and “staring” at them in a way that was unnerving to the group. It was reported that the staff did not contact the police directly, as the man hadn’t done anything to threaten the group directly. It is believed that a passerby may have reported the man’s behavior out of concern for the children’s safety. Shortly after, several police officers showed up on the scene.
The presence of numerous police vehicles prompted the camp to leave early out of an abundance of safety for the kids.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the man's identity or the nature of the felony warrants. Additional information is expected as the investigation continues.
ORIGINAL STORY - BURNSVILLE, MN: A man wanted on felony warrants was taken into custody at Crystal Beach in Burnsville on Wednesday afternoon following a brief standoff that played out in the water.
According to initial information, Burnsville Police were attempting to apprehend the individual around 12:30 p.m. when he entered the lake and refused to return to shore. Burnsville Fire and Lakeville Fire were dispatched to the scene with boats to assist officers already on-site.
After a short period in the water, the man ultimately complied with police commands and walked back to shore, where he was arrested without incident. Witnesses reported that before surrendering, the individual threw what appeared to be his cellphone into the lake.
Authorities have not yet released the man's identity or the nature of the felony warrants against him. It remains unclear what prompted the original contact with law enforcement or how long the individual remained in the water.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
Written by: Will Wight
