Man charged in connection with business theft in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA - On June 13, 2023, the Apple Valley Police Department was called to Walmart for alleged theft at the store by a male suspect that loss prevention had attempted to stop. After fleeing Walmart, the male subject ran east toward the Ace Hardware store before they lost sight of the suspect.
According to the Apple Valley Police Department, as police were responding to the theft call from Walmart, an Apple Valley Police Officer located a male subject matching the description of the one given to the police on 147th Street. When the Apple Valley Police Officer tried to stop the subject, the subject became combative with the officer and continued to walk away from the officer. The suspect continued to flee from the officer at which point a Taser was used to get control of the suspect and arrest him which ended up being in the parking lot of the Cedar View Animal Hospital. Medics were called to the scene but ultimately were not needed as there were no injuries reported.
The suspect was later identified as Corye Franklin. Franklin currently has nine charges which you can find listed below. Franklin's next court date is on July 13, 2023.
Apple Valley Police Department
Misdemeanor: Theft (ticket)
Misdemeanor: Obstruction of legal process, interfering with a peace officer
Felony: 5th-degree drug procession, schedule 1, 2 3 4 - Not a small amount of Marijuana
Dakota County Sheriff
Misdeanor: Damage to property to the 4th degree, intentional damage
Burnsville Police Department
Misdeanor: Fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle
Petty Misdemeanor: Possession of drug paraphernalia, use or possession prohibited
Hennepin County Sheriff
Gross Misdemeanor: Obstruction of a legal process, interference with a peace officer
Misdemeanor: Trespassing, occupying, or entering a dwelling locked/posted building
Misdemeanor: Crimes against the railroad, placing obstruction on the track
