Case Updates

The County Attorney's Office provides information and updates for:

• Certain cases that may include a large number of victims
• Matters that are high profile 
• Other situations where it’s important to provide public updates

If you are a victim in an active case and looking for an update, contact your assigned victim advocate or call 651-438-4438.

Current case updates

State of Minnesota v. Jack Joseph Ball

• Court file # 19HA-CR-24-1018
• Criminal complaint: May 28, 2024
• Dakota County Grand Jury Indictment: Jan. 9, 2025
• Guilty plea: Jan. 21, 2026
• Next hearing: Sentencing TBD

State of Minnesota v. Demarco Marquie Jones

• Court file # 19HA-CR-25-2170
• Criminal complaint: Dec. 28, 2025
• Dakota County Grand Jury Indictment: April 23, 2026
• Next hearing: Jan 29, 2027

For more information on any case in Dakota County, visit Minnesota Court Records Online website to access public court records.