# Ex-NDSU player moves toward plea in Rolex theft case

> William Frattalone could avoid a felony conviction if a judge approves the Lake Minnetonka plea deal.
- Title: Ex-NDSU player moves toward plea in Rolex theft case
- Summary: William Frattalone could avoid a felony conviction if a judge approves the Lake Minnetonka plea deal. The plea deal is only proposed for now, and…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/16/former-ndsu-football-player-agrees-proposed-plea-deal-lake-minnetonka-theft-case
- Published: 2026-09-16T02:26:25.37+00:00
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- Topics: william frattalone, ndsu football, lake minnetonka, hennepin county district court, receiving stolen property, plea deal, louis vuitton bag, rolex cosmograph daytona, excelsior, maynard's restaurant, hennepin county water patrol, theft case
## A plea is proposed
Former NDSU football player William Frattalone has agreed to a proposed deal in Hennepin County tied to a Lake Minnetonka theft case.
## Felony could be avoided
The deal would have Frattalone plead guilty to felony receiving stolen property, while two theft counts would be dismissed. A one-year stay could keep a conviction off his record.

> the agreement is not yet final and still needs the court’s approval
## The missing bag
The case began July 4, 2025, after a boater reported a Louis Vuitton duffle missing near Maynard’s Restaurant in Excelsior.
## High-value items inside
Court documents say the bag held a passport, AirPods, flash drives, limited-edition clothing, $5,000 to $10,000 in cash and a Rolex valued at $227,999.
## Staff stopped him
Restaurant workers stopped Frattalone as he tried to carry the large bag through the restaurant. He told them he needed to take it to his car.
## Search found clothing
Investigators tracked the AirPods to an Excelsior residence. A search of Frattalone’s home found the bag and most clothing, but the Rolex was not recovered.

> The Rolex was never recovered
## Key takeaway

The plea deal is only proposed for now, and Frattalone’s felony conviction can be avoided only if the court approves it and he stays out of trouble for a year.