Dakota County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have issued an urgent fugitive alert for Darnell Leslie Counce, a convicted drug offender who is now on the run.
Counce, born on February 28, 1976, was sentenced on December 12, 2024, for drug-related offenses in Dakota County (Case No. 19HA-CR-22-3048). He was last released from custody on February 3, 2025, but has since violated his release terms and was declared a fugitive as of February 26, 2025.
Law enforcement is actively searching for Counce and urges the public to report any sightings immediately. Anyone with information about his whereabouts should contact local authorities or his supervising agent, Justin Anderson.
Officials warn that Counce may be attempting to evade capture, and they are urging residents in Dakota County and surrounding areas to stay alert.
This is a developing situation, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News