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
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.
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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