Crime & Safety

College Coach Accused Of Having Sex With Teenager: Police and Court Roundup

The top police and court stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a car plunging off an overpass and onto a frozen pond.

The stories in the headline and subhead can be found under the “Lake Minnetonka” and “Roseville”. The headline type is bold.

Eagan

Eagan Issues Crime Alert on Home Burglaries

Eagan police are asking residents for help in identifying the people or vehicles connected to the burglaries, which occurred in November and December.

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Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Car from Cedar Grove Area in Eagan

Kevin Michael Yarusso was sentenced to jail time and probation.

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Lake Minnetonka

Crown College Coach Accused of Sexual Conduct With Shorewood Teen

Ryan Paul Chmielewski, 30, has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Lakeville

Lakeville Man Charged in I-35 Crash that Killed Teen

Tyler David Henry is charged with criminal vehicular homicide and other related charges in the crash that killed 18-year-old Jordan R. Huver.

Maple Grove

CenterPoint Energy Gives All-Clear After Maple Grove Senior High Evacuation

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

Hennepin Co. Attorney: 'Be Smart When Using Smart Phones, Electronics'

Recently there have been a string of robberies of electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets and computers in the Metro Area.

Minnetonka

Man Tries To Steal At Best Buy Using Tin Foil

Curtis McElderry was charged on Christmas Eve with one count of possession of shoplifting gear and one count of theft.

Northfield

Northfield Council Approves New Police Chief

Sgt. Monte Nelson will be sworn in Jan. 21, according to Northfield News.

Oakdale

Oakdale Man Charged with Marijuana Possession

The Washington County Drug Task Force found 119 marijuana plants in Joel Paul Easton's bedroom.

Oakdale Man Charged with Threatening to Slash Woman’s Throat

Joshua Lloyd Buhl, 32, is charged with making terroristic threats.

Oakdale Drug Dealer Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison

Danielle Jae Brand, 26, will go to prison for first-degree violation of controlled substance laws.

Oakdale Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Neighbor After Altercation

Julius Loren Duke, 23, is charged with making terroristic threats.

Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Drug Possession in Oakdale

An Oakdale officer discovered a car had been reported stolen, so he followed it and stopped it on westbound Interstate 94. Anthony Derell Perry was driving.

Richfield

Richfield Firefighters Respond to Edina Grocery Store Fire

Jerry's Foods in Edina was closed for two days as the store was ventilated and contaminated foods were tossed.

Roseville

VIDEO: Car Plunges Off I-35E/I-694 Overpass Tuesday

The crash happened when a Maplewood woman lost control of her pickup.

Southwest Minneapolis

FBI Investigating Franklin Avenue Bank Robbery

The agency is asking for help identifying the two men who robbed the bank Monday.

St. Louis Park

Man Charged With Pistol-Whipping Ex-GF in SLP, Threatening a ‘Murder Suicide’

The man is in custody and faces up to seven years behind bars.

After BB Gun Robbery of SLP Family Dollar, Minneapolis Duo Face Up to 20 Years

The pair stole two baskets of merchandise on Dec. 17.

Man Arrested for Punching Fiancé in Lobby of SpringHill Suites Marriott

The fiancé said she did not fear for her safety since she is “bigger than him,” according to the police report.

St. Michael

Man Kills, Skins and Bakes His Cat: Wright County Arrests

The weekly arrest report also includes multiple drinking and driving violations, an Otsego assault and a theft ring in Monticello.

Woodbury

Woodbury Veteran Charged with Threatening to Kill Woman

Fernando Ulises Vargo Quinones, 46, is charged with making terroristic threats.

Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Possession in Woodbury

James Edward Hagen, 22, pleaded guilty to the felony drug charge in exchange for prosecutors dropping a felony theft charge in the March 2 incident.

Woodbury Woman Charged with Selling Meth

Kayla Rene Olson, 22, is charged with first-degree sales of cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine.

Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Theft of Car Found in Woodbury

Boon Mee Cha, 23, was charged in July with three felony counts.


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