burglary

The Woodbury Democrat's trial on burglary charges was set to begin today.

He and seven other men and still face federal charges connected to an alleged statewide burglary operation.

The charges against the Pine Island man allege he was linked to numerous break-ins in the Rochester area and nearby communities during March and April.

The Pine Island man was taken into custody yesterday.

He was apprehended earlier this week after authorities issued an arrest warrant for him.

Police say the victim recognized several of his attackers.

Rochester Police say they are also aware of similar crimes occurring in nearby communities.

He was accused of a burglary spree that began in Stewartville and extended into Rochester last December.

The fire was reported in the early morning hours of April 18, 2022.

The charges say she intentionally struck the victim and then sped away from the scene.

He is also serving prison time for an illegal possession of a firearm conviction in St. Louis County.

Police say the victim suffered multiple stab wounds to his torso and arm.

He's already serving a prison sentence for a weapons-related conviction in northern Minnesota.

Court records say he was on supervised release from state prison when investigators found child sexual abuse materials on his cell phone.