Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Northfield Police Department's crime report for May 13-15.
Editor's note: All information listed is public and comes from the Northfield Police Department. Locations represented are approximate addresses and are not exact. May 13 • 10:57 a.m.—Police responded to a report of a restraining order violation in the 400 block of Elm Street South. • 1:27 p.m.—Police responded to a report of found property at the intersection of Third Street East and Maple Street South. • 4:25 p.m.—Police assisted in a welfare check in the 1400 block of Lockwood Drive. May 14 • 3:24 a.m.—Police investigated a death in the 500 block of First Street West. • 6:48 p.m.—Police responded to a property-damage accident in the 400 block of Fifth Street West. • 7:32 p.m.—Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 600 block …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Northfield resident Amanda Murphy lost her family dogs, Stella and Hugh, in a burglary on May 8.
Before she left home on the morning of May 8, Amanda Murphy said goodbye to her two Miniature Schnauzers, Stella and Hugh, opened a window for fresh air, then turned on a radio to keep the dogs company during the day. It was the last time Murphy, a Northfield resident, saw her two pets alive. Later that day, police say, 30-year-old Matthew David Jensen broke into Murphy's home, killed Stella and Hugh and stole $120 worth of state quarters. Police determined that one dog was stabbed and the other died from stangulation and blunt force trauma, according to a Northfield News report. The Murphy home wasn't the only residence allegedly burglarized by Jensen. He is accused of breaking into another home nearby, killing a third dog there and …
Both directions of Highway 3 are closed near the Rice-Dakota county line. The closure could last well into the evening.
UPDATE 6:45 P.M.: Xcel Energy says two customers remain without power, as of 6:40. _____________________________ UPDATE 6 P.M.: Xcel Energy says 66 customers remain without electric this evening, down from about 1,200 customers two hours ago. The latest information from the Minnesota Department of Transportation says Highway 3 will remain closed until about 8 p.m. _____________________________ UPDATE 5:05 P.M.: A boat apparently is to blame for Wednesday afternoon's road closure on Highway 3 near the Rice-Dakota county line. Jeff Machacek, Northfield's assistant fire chief, told the Northfield News that a truck carrying a large boat northbound on Highway 3 struck electric lines and two utility poles. One of the poles was bent from its base…
Leave your comment of appreciation for local law enforcement.
Today, May 15, is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. From postal inspectors to small-town sheriffs, Congress has dedicated the week of May 15 to honoring America's law enforcement officers, especially those killed in the line of duty, each year. How have local law-enforcement officers made the community a better place to live? Leave your comment below. Commenters at Northfield's Facebook page expressed their appreciation for the Northfield Police Department—as well as their opinions on related topics.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Tyrone Joseph Mohr, 34, was arrested shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday by the Dakota Countty Sheriff’s Department after a seven-hour standoff at a home north of Northfield.
UPDATE, TUESDAY 10:30 P.M.: The 34-year-old man arrested following a seven-hour standoff with police north of Northfield last weekend was formally charged on Tuesday. Tyrone Joseph Mohr made his first appearance in Dakota County District Court on Tuesday morning. He has been charged with one count of felony terroristic threats, which is punishable by up to five years in jail and/or a fine of up to $10,000. On Tuesday night, he remained in the Dakota County Jail on $100,000 bond with no restrictions, or $75,000 with restrictions. The charge stemming from Saturday's incident isn't the only reason Mohr remains in custody, however. He is being held on $35,000 bond for a felony charge of terroristic threats in Hennepin County. In addition, Mohr…
The Northfield Police Department's crime report for May 9-12.
Editor's note: All information listed is public and comes from the Northfield Police Department. Locations represented are approximate addresses and are not exact. May 9 • 10:39 a.m.—Police responded to a report of found property in the 1400 block of Riverview Drive. • 10:45 a.m.—Police investigated a reported burglary in the 500 block of College Street South. • 2:55 p.m.—Police investigated a reported burglary in the 500 block of Third Street East. • 4:33 p.m.—Police responded to a report of found property in the 400 block of Fifth Street West. May 10 • 12:22 a.m.—Police arrested an adult in the 400 block of Division Street South. • 8:53 a.m.—Police investigated a theft in the 500 block of Union Street South. • 3:28 p.m.—Police responded …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Matthew David Jensen, 30, was charged on Monday with one count of felony first-degree burglary, two counts of felony second-degree burglary and three counts of felony mistreatment of animals.
A 30-year-old Northfield man arrested following a series of break-ins and dog killings in Northfield now faces formal criminal charges. Matthew David Jensen, 30, was charged on Monday with one count of felony first-degree burglary, two counts of felony second-degree burglary and three counts of felony mistreatment of animals, according to a Northfield News report. According to the newspaper, Jensen is accused of kiling one dog with a knife, and two others by strangulation and blunt force trauma during a series of three residential break-ins that took place on May 8 and 9. But neighbors reported seeing Jensen riding his bike, knocking on doors and peering in windows as early as May 7, the newspaper said. Jensen allegedly told witnesses he …
Also in this week's crime notes, a bad prescription in Burnsville and a Northfield dog killer.
The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week. All stories have been verified, and those accused are innocent until proven guilty. For the complete story, click on the link in the headline. Blotter: Feces-Covered Couple Was Heavily Intoxicated, Living in 'Trash House' Police say the man had a .356 blood-alcohol level, while the woman blew a .42. Both were transported to a local hospital. Man Charged with Making Drunken Pass at Apple Valley Taco Bell Employee Nathan Halverson is accused of trying to "spice up the night" at an Apple Valley Taco Bell. Dakota County's Most Wanted — May 2013 A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office. Spring is Here, So…
Help Keep our Officers Safe, Rice County Attorney Paul Beaumaster.
National Police Week 2013 is recognized May 12th through May 18th. There are over 900,000 sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. Our State, County, and City law enforcement officers serve with valor, distinction, and great success. Violent and property crime rates in Rice County are at historic lows, thanks in large measure to the dedicated service of the men and women of law enforcement. Many of these officers spend a large part of their time patrolling our roadways. On average across the nation, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty every 57 hours. The number one cause of officer fatalities in 2012 was traffic-related incidents. We owe our State, County, and City peace officers our full support. …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
A 24-year-old man was arrested for allegedly calling a threat to the Emergency Department.
Northfield Hospital was placed on lockdown early Sunday afternoon after a threat was called to the Emergency Department. The Pioneer Press says the hospital was locked down from about 12:30 p.m. until 2:20, when a 24-year-old man from Biwabik, MN, was arrested at a relative's home in Farmington. Mary Quinn Crow, the hospital's interim president and CEO, told the Pioneer Press that people entering and exiting the hospital during that time were escorted. Northfield's interim police chief, Chuck Walerius, told the Pioneer Press the suspect "apparently was upset over treatment that was denied or administered to him" when he was a patient at the hospital on Friday. He allegedly called in a threat to the emergency room and the doctors who …
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Jill Mischke
6:57 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dogs were beautiful. I am sure the loss is tremendous. My condolences. more ›