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Burnsville Man Indicted in 82-year-old Mother’s Death
A Dakota County grand jury has indicted a man on one count of premeditated first-degree murder and one count of intentional second-degree murder in the 2022 death of his mother.
Burnsville Police: Red Oak Park Shooting was Targeted, Gang-Related
Burnsville police gave new details on the ongoing investigation into the Aug. 30 shooting at Red Oak Park that left five people injured. Authorities continue to search for suspects and urge the public to provide any information.
Five Injured in Burnsville Shooting, No Arrests Made
Police say that five people were shot at Red Oak Park in Burnsville Friday night. The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. when officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots fired in the area.
2 Officers, Medic Killed During Burnsville Standoff; Suspect Dead
Sources report two police officers and a paramedic were shot and killed this morning after a standoff suspect opened fire on officers inside a home around 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
Burnsville Man Arrested for Murdering Mother, Disposing of Body Parts
A Burnsville man is charged with murder after admitting to killing his mother, dismembering her and disposing body parts in multiple locations. Troy Michael Mitteness, 56, of Burnsville, is charged with 2nd-degree murder in the death of his mother, Sandra Viola Mitteness. The charges come after detectives began investigating reports of mail theft in June, which led authorities to a murder confession.
Burnsville Felon Accused of Selling 3D-Printed Gun Switches
According to court documents, in March 2023, federal agents received information that Benjamin Jehle Zwack, 29, an employee at a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) business, was selling 3D-printed gun conversion devices, commonly known as “switches” or “auto sears.” These devices enable firearms to be fired as a fully automatic weapon by a single function of the trigger and qualify as “machineguns” under federal law.
Man Charged in Burnsville Crash That Killed 16-year-old Girl, Injured Another
A Farmington man faces charges after allegedly causing a high-speed crash that killed a 16-year-old girl and seriously injured a 15-year-old girl, both passengers in his vehicle.
1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash in Burnsville Overnight
A man is dead and one other is seriously injured after a head-on crash in Burnsville around 2:45 a.m. Saturday. Emergency crews were called to southbound Interstate 35 at Crystal Lake Road for the crash that closed all traffic on the interstate for hours.
Kidnapping Suspect Nabbed in Burnsville After Hours-Long Operation, Pursuit
Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies arrested a kidnapping suspect and found the female victim safe after a long-running tracking operation spanning more than a day and multiple metro locations. The suspect, Derrick Jonathan Fasig, 27, fled from a 2005 Chevy Tahoe after ditching it near the Shell station at 12340 Nicollet Ave. shortly after 4:30 p.m.
4-Alarm Blaze in Burnsville Displaces Dozens of Residents
A large fire at an apartment building in Burnsville on Wednesday night left dozens of residents displaced, but no significant injuries were reported. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 10 p.m. and located heavy flames on the west side of the building, extending to all three floors.
Man Charged After Fatal Shooting at Burnsville Motel
Authorities have arrested a suspect in relation to a fatal shooting Friday night at a Burnsville motel that left one victim dead.
Authorities ID Carjacking Suspect Killed by Burnsville Police
The armed carjacking suspect who was fatally shot by Burnsville officers after a pursuit Sunday afternoon has been identified, as have the officers who fired their weapons, who are all on standard administrative leave.
Burnsville Police Fatally Shoot Armed Carjacking Suspect
Burnsville police on Sunday, April 18, fatally shot an armed man who is believed to have previously carjacked a woman at gunpoint and fired several gunshots at officers during a pursuit.
2 Dead, 2 Injured in Burnsville Crash
Burnsville emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of County Rd. 42 & County Rd. 5 on Sunday, April 4. Two people were killed and two others were injured.