Crime & Safety
Father Pleads Guilty in Daughter's Drowning and Missing Girl Found 5 Miles from Home: Crime Roundup
The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man charged with swindling $137,000 from a company.
The Eagan Police Department recently received over 20 reports of theft from vehicles in one night.
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The St. Paul man died after a crash that caused his vehicle to land upside down in a collection pond.
Edina
Missing 11-Year-Old Edina Girl Found at Best Buy Five Miles From Home
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The girl walked at least five miles Monday evening and was found at the Richfield Best Buy just minutes after Edina Police issued a city-wide alert to residents.
Hudson
Homicide Charged in June Boat Crash at St. Croix Cliff That Left One Dead
Hudsonite Daniel M. Schulte told investigators Patrick A. Puhalla of Bayport didn't respond to warnings before their boat hit the rocky shoreline near Kinnickinnic State Park. David J. Riley of New Richmond died at the scene.
Lakeville
Lakeville Fire Report: Watercraft Rescue and Mutual Aid to Farmington
The Lakeville Fire Department responded to 13 calls from Oct. 21-27.
Criminal Abuse, Assault and Disorderly Conduct: Lakeville Police Blotter
This week's police blotter includes a hit and run and identity theft.
Maple Grove
Stolen Building Materials and Graffiti: Maple Grove Police Blotter
A selection of incidents reported between Oct. 18 through Oct. 23.
Minnetonka
Minnetrista Father Pleads Guilty In Infant Daughter's Drowning Case
Jonathan Markle was legally drunk when the family's vehicle sunk in a Lake Minnetonka channel.
Oakdale
Man Accused of Swindling Oakdale Company for $137,000
Joseph Terrence Waldoch, 44, allegedly received reimbursements for canceled hotel reservations.
Oakdale Firefighters Help Battle Blaze at Apartment Building
No one was hurt, though three units at the building are unlivable.
Richfield
Early Morning Apartment Fire Displaces Several Richfield Residents
A fire broke out on the 600 block of East 78th Street Wednesday morning.
St. Louis Park
At Knollwood Mall, Man Breaks Girlfriend’s Phone, Punches His Way Into Her Car, Police Say
The Plymouth man is accused of felony domestic assault. He has been twice convicted of domestic assault.
St. Michael
Escaped Wright County Convict Found in Buffalo, Back in Prison
After eluding the Wright County Deputies attempting to detain him, Daniel Rossberg is now back in prison.
Stillwater
How Do You Fence a Stolen Gate? Chop It Up in Place, Apparently
Whoever stole a 15-foot iron gate from the side of the Maple Island building appears to have used a torch to cut it into pieces on-site, according to a Stillwater police report.
Woodbury
Police Report: Woodbury Woman Allegedly Threatens to Kill Babysitter
She was cited for disorderly conduct following the Oct. 18 incident.
Man Accused of Smashing Beer Glass on Victim’s Face During Woodbury Bar Fight
The Lino Lakes man faces a felony assault charge stemming from the Oct. 19 incident at Carmine’s.
Major Fire Hits Ashwood Road Apartment Building in Woodbury
No one was hurt, though three units at the building are unlivable.
Man Robs Subway Near Woodbury Drive
The man came in and demanded money, and “implied” he had a weapon but did not brandish one, according to police.
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