Public Safety

Eden Prairie man faces federal charges tied to March child exploitation case

Stuart Sudak • March 21, 2025

Michael Bruce Gillis faces federal charges for coercing a minor and producing child sexual abuse material, linked to March incident.

Eden Prairie man out on bail in child solicitation cases charged with sexual assault

Stuart Sudak • March 16, 2025

Eden Prairie man Michael Bruce Gillis faces new sexual conduct charge while awaiting trial on child solicitation cases in Minnesota and Florida.

Three charged in Eden Prairie storage unit burglary

Stuart Sudak • February 28, 2025

Three charged in Eden Prairie storage-unit burglary; surveillance, cellphone records tie suspects to crime, authorities say.

Minneapolis massage therapist faces new sexual misconduct charge

Stuart Sudak • February 22, 2025

Minneapolis massage therapist John Vue faces new felony charge after woman reports inappropriate conduct during a massage at Eden Prairie spa.

Eden Prairie man pleads guilty in sexual conduct case, sentencing set for April

Stuart Sudak • February 19, 2025

Eden Prairie man pleads guilty to felony sexual conduct; sentencing set for April. Plea deal includes probation, possible reduced charge, and jail cap.

Man faces child pornography charges in Eden Prairie case

Stuart Sudak • February 19, 2025

Michael Scott Howard, previously charged with privacy interference in Eden Prairie, now faces four felony child pornography charges, court records show.

Shakopee woman killed in crash on I-494 at Highway 169 near Eden Prairie

EPLN Staff Reports • February 3, 2025

A Shakopee woman died after her car spun out on I-494 at Highway 169 near Eden Prairie and was struck by a semi.

Body of missing man found in Minnesota River

EPLN Staff Reports • January 27, 2025

Valentin Ramos, missing since Jan. 25, was found dead in the Minnesota River near Hwy 55. Authorities rule out foul play.

Eagan man reported missing, last seen at Redstone in Eden Prairie

EPLN Staff Reports • January 26, 2025

Eagan man, 43, reported missing; last seen at Redstone in Eden Prairie. Police seek public help in search efforts.

Man accused of breaking into Eden Prairie home, causing $1,000 in damages

Stuart Sudak • January 24, 2025

Woodbury man charged with felony after breaking into Eden Prairie home, shattering a window, and causing over $1,000 damage.

Man arrested in Eden Prairie after argument over Trump

Stuart Sudak • January 24, 2025

Eden Prairie man arrested after argument about Trump escalates into alleged disorderly conduct, according to a criminal complaint.

Man charged after Eden Prairie traffic stop leads to high-speed chase

Stuart Sudak • January 19, 2025

Illinois man charged after high-speed chase from Eden Prairie to Shakopee in stolen SUV ends with PIT maneuver arrest.