Crime & Safety

Woman Punches, Knees Pregnant Woman's Stomach, Police Say: Crime Roundup

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Eagan

Driver Cited for Bad Tabs Has Fake Gun, Fake ID: Eagan Police Blotter

In other reports Eagan police officers responded to a fight over a pizza box and a suspected drug sale.

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Edina

'I Will Shoot, I Promise': Man Charged With Robbing Edina Camera Store

"Ok I have a gun and if you stop me while leaving with the camera I will shoot I promise," read a note handed to a National Camera Exchange employee.

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Edina Man Charged With Crashing Car Stolen From GF During Flight From Police

The 19-year-old Edina man allegedly stole his girlfriend's car after shoving her to the ground in a New Year's Eve fight.

Edina Fire Department Finds Smoke but no Fire on Sunnyslope Road

Crews found a heavy smoke smell and a light haze, but no fire.

Lakeville

Lakeville Police Arrest 24 During Enhanced DWI Enforcement

Minnesota law enforcement agencies arrested 2,453 impaired drivers as part of an enhanced DWI enforcement campaign.

Maple Grove

Maple Grove's Hawaii Spa Takes Cash From Undercover Officer for 'Massage'

The city of Maple Grove has suspended Hawaii Spa's business license.

Maple Grove Senior High Gets All-Clear After Evacuation

As a precautionary measure, Maple Grove Senior High was evacuated last week due to the detection of a gas odor.

Minnetonka

Police: Cleaning Lady Steals Jewelry

A Minnetonka homeowner reported three rings valued at $7,000 were missing from a jewelry box in her bedroom.

Oakdale

'Strange Odor' and Fire Alarm: Oakdale Fire Blotter

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

City Council Swears in New Officer

Chief of Police Tabs New Hire 'A Man of Great Character.'

Richfield

Car Stolen With Man's Daughter Still In It: Police Blotter

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

Crime Alert: Resident Loses $900 in Utility Scam

A caller told the resident there was a equipment problem, according to police.

Roseville

Dumpster Fire Prompts Roseville AMC Evacuation

A Dumpster fire forced the AMC Rosedale 14 theater to evacuate about 600 people Sunday night, the Star Tribune reported.

Southwest Minneapolis

Minneapolis Man Gets Nearly 16 Years in Recruiter Hit and Run

A 52-year-old Minneapolis man who hit two uniformed Army recruiters with his 1994 Jeep Cherokee—and dragged one man for nearly three-quarters of a mile—has been sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison.

St. Louis Park

Pregnant Woman Punched, Kneed in Stomach by Brother's Girlfriend, Police Say

“If it’s up to me, you’re not going to have a child,” the woman reportedly told her boyfriend's pregnant sister. The unborn child was not harmed.

St. Michael

Car Fire Backs up Traffic on Interstate 94 Near Crow River

Flames and smoke clouded the eastbound lane as traffic crawled toward the Twin Cities on the freeway.

Stillwater

Stillwater Snowplow Truck Catches Fire

No one was injured after flames erupted from front end while the truck was plowing Wednesday.

Woodbury

Eagan Man Charged in Woodbury Road Rage Case

Christopher Phillip Gisch told police the incident was the result of road rage, according to the complaint.


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