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Through further investigation, it was determined a second suspect who was also involved in the previous robberies was the suspect in the Mounds View robbery as well. Through various investigative means, Mounds View PD investigators were able to locate evidence to connect the second suspect to the robbery in Mounds View. Mounds View investigators, officers, and members of the Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET) conducted a search warrant on the second suspect's home recovering more evidence. The suspect was taken into custody and gave a full confession admitting to the robbery. The County Attorney charged the suspect with 1st Degree Aggravated Robbery. Fraud/Forgery Mounds View Police Department received a report from Williston Police Department regarding a check forgery in Mounds View. Williston PD's report states that the victim was driving through the metro on his way to Chicago when his car broke down. A male individual offered to take the victim's car in to get fixed and let the victim use the suspect's car. Days later the victim met up with the suspect and recovered his vehicle and returned back to his hometown. The victim realized later that checks that had been left in his vehicle had been forged and used. Through the investigation and interviews, a suspect has been identified. The case is still under investigation. Criminal Sexual Conduct On 4-24-2023, investigator Erickson received a report of a sexual assault that occurred four years ago in Mounds View. The victim reported that she was a sexually assaulted by her father's ex -girlfriend's son. The victim would have been 8 years old at the time and the suspect would have been 13 years old. Investigator Erickson reviewed all evidence and interviewed all parties related to the case. The case is currently under review with the county attorney for criminal sexual conduct charges. Child Abuse On 4-17-2023, Officer took a report of Child Abuse. The juvenile victim was hit by her father with his belt numerous times. The suspect was charged with Malicious Punishment of a Child Charges. 3 Counts of Felony Domestic Assault and Felony Violate No Contact Order On July 24th, Mounds View Police Officers responded to a plasma donation Center for a report of a domestic assault. Officers met with an employee who stated that a female donor had been seen with bruises. The female donor acknowledge the bruises having been caused by a male that had accompanied her at the donation center. The staff brought the female into a private room where she admitted that the male with her had assaulted her, frequently tells her he will kill her, and he does not let her use her phone and she is simply trying to stay alive. She said this was her first opportunity away from him so she could make this report. Officers and Investigator Erickson conducted an interview with the female gathering a statement and pictures of her injuries, interviewed staff and nurses, and inevitably made an arrest on the suspect male.