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Minnesota BCA Identifies Suspect and Officer Who Discharged Their Weapon in West St. Paul Standoff
The Minnesota BCA has released new information regarding last week’s deadly standoff in West St. Paul, identifying both the suspect who died and the officer who fired his weapon.
Eagan Police, Dakota County, and Minnesota State Patrol Catch 173 Drivers in Back-to-School Traffic Safety Operation
As students returned to school this week, the Eagan Police Department launched a high-visibility traffic safety operation aimed at cracking down on distracted driving and other violations.
Eagan Police Arrest Two Suspects After Theft and Taser Deployment at the Eagan Outlet Mall
A theft investigation at the Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan escalated Monday afternoon when one of the suspects approached officers with a knife, prompting a Taser deployment and two arrests.
Grappler Technology Brings Eagan Police Pursuit to a Safe End in St. Paul
The Eagan Police Department has proven the effectiveness of the new Grappler device in the field, after it safely ended a vehicle pursuit that began in Eagan and continued into the city of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minneapolis Man Found Guilty in Dakota County Identity Theft Case
A Minneapolis man has been convicted in Dakota County District Court for his role in an identity theft scheme that defrauded victims and a White Bear Lake car dealership out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Prosecutors Detail Years of Robberies, Burglaries, Fraud, and Abuse by Corey Cornell Hayes
Over the past several years, Corey Hayes has been tied to a series of armed robberies, burglaries, fraud schemes, and now domestic violence and stalking allegations that paint a portrait of escalating criminal conduct stretching nearly a decade.
Hours-long Standoff With Shots Fired at Police Ends with Suspect Deceased
A tense armed standoff in a quiet West St. Paul neighborhood ended Wednesday evening when a wanted man was fatally shot by law enforcement after exchanging gunfire with officers for several hours.
Eagan Man Charged After Seven-Hour Standoff with Police
A 34-year-old Eagan man is facing felony charges following a standoff with law enforcement that drew a massive police response and SWAT deployment earlier this week.
Brothers from Michigan Charged in $63K Minnesota Retail Gift Card Swindle
Two brothers from Saginaw, Michigan, have been charged in Dakota County with felony theft by swindling for their alleged roles in a multi-state scheme that defrauded Minnesota retailers out of more than $63,000 in gift cards and merchandise.
Heavy Police Presence in Eagan Neighborhood, Shelter-in-Place Issued
Heavy police response in Eagan prompts shelter-in-place near Albany Circle; multiple agencies and SWAT on scene as incident remains active.
Little Canada Man Sentenced to 20 Years for 2023 Murder of Woman at Eagan Hotel
Philip Jedidiah Wong, 27, of Little Canada, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the October 2023 murder of 53-year-old Jianqin Zhang, a woman from China, at an Eagan hotel.
Minneapolis Man Charged Again in Eagan Outlet Mall Theft - Prosecutors Cite Repeat Offender Status
A Minneapolis man already facing serious organized retail theft charges in Dakota County is now accused of committing another felony-level burglary after allegedly shoplifting from the Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan, a store he had been legally barred from entering due to a prior trespass notice.
Three Arrested in Connection with Stolen Vehicle at Eagan Retail Lot
A stolen vehicle investigation led to the arrest of three individuals Sunday evening, August 3, 2025, in the parking lot of the TJ Maxx in Eagan.
One Hospitalized, One Arrested for Suspicion of DWI After Morning Crash in Eagan
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries Friday morning at the intersection of Diffley Road and southbound I-35E in Eagan.
Eagan Police Investigating Late-Night Arson After Firework Explosion Destroys Trash Can
Eagan Police are investigating a dangerous act of arson that occurred early Friday morning in the Country Hollow neighborhood, after someone detonated a mortar-style firework inside a residential trash can.
Four Injured in Eagan Crash Involving Semi and Sedan at Lexington Avenue and Gemini Road
Four people were transported to the hospital following a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle late Saturday night, July 12, 2025, in Eagan.
Fight Outside Eagan Community Center at Eagan FunFest
Update about a fight that occurred during Fourth of July festivities at the Eagan Community Center on Friday night, July 4, 2025.
St Paul Man Charged with $1,500 Theft from Eagan Kwik Trip Hours After Release from Jail
An 18-year-old St. Paul man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing over $1,400 worth of merchandise from a Kwik Trip in Eagan just hours after being released from jail in a separate county.
Eagan Police Department Becomes First in Minnesota to Add Grappler Pursuit-Prevention Device to Police Fleet
The Eagan Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in Minnesota and one of only a few agencies in the Midwest to have the Grappler device.
Eagan Police Chief Roger New Announces Retirement After 31 Years of Service
The City of Eagan has announced that Eagan Police Chief Roger New plans to retire in the fall of 2025, concluding a remarkable 31-year career with the department, which includes the past seven years as its chief.
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