Crime & Safety

Bank Robbery, Townhome Fire, Another Grocery Store Groping: County Public Safety Roundup

Here's a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.

The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater PatchWoodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch April 7-12. Click on the headline to read the full article.  

Stillwater

Police were called to the Freight House at about 1:15 a.m. Sunday on a report that two members of the nightclub’s security staff had been assaulted by a group of patrons.

Narcotics Task Force Search Warrant in Liberty Results in Felony Drug Charges

Find out what's happening in Stillwaterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

A 46-year-old Stillwater man was charged with third-degree possession of methamphetamine after the Washington County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at his home in the 3600 block of Pine Hollow Place.

Police Investigate Second Report of Groping in Cub Foods Parking Lot

Find out what's happening in Stillwaterwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

After seeing media reports last week, a 25-year-old Woodbury woman told Stillwater police that she, too, was groped by a man while she was in the parking lot of Cub Foods on April 3.

Witness to Stillwater Police: 'He's Drunk and He Just Crashed His Car'

A 29-year-old Stillwater man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and hit and run after he allegedly sideswiped a truck in the 800 block of Owens Street. According to police, a preliminary breath test resulted in a reading of .196.

Lake Elmo Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash; Funeral Services Set

Anthony John Carlson, 20, of Lake Elmo died after losing control of his motorcycle Thursday evening near Minnemishinona Falls. Carlson was a 2010 graduate of Stillwater Area High School.

Anti-Cyberbullying Forum Held in Stillwater

The East Metro Crime Prevention Coalition held a forum and training session in Stillwater on Wednesday focused on the problem of cyberbullying.

Woodbury

Group Honors Woodbury Rep. Kieffer for Work on Sex Offender Bill

The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault recognized Kieffer at a ceremony Thursday.

Woodbury Police Nab Suspects in Laptop Theft at Central Park

The victim gave chase, a witness told Patch.

Xou Vue has previously been convicted of manufacturing/distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm.

Woodbury Looks to Hire New Firefighter/EMTs

Applications can be found at Woodbury City Hall.

Andrew Randall Sears, 24, faces two felony drug charges.

Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from March 26 through April 1.

Oakdale

Oakdale Fire Blotter: March 30 to April 5

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with a list of calls each week.

A 36-month prison sentence was stayed for Peng Thao, 32, on the grounds that he abides by the conditions of his parole.

Ex-Hockey Treasurer Gets Eight Months in Prison for Tax Evasion

Steven Brier, former treasurer of District 2 of the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association, was sentenced to eight months in prison for tax evasion.

The residents were able to escape the fire unharmed.

Updated: Police Search for Suspect in Robbery at Western Bank in Oakdale

Squad cars were scouring the area Monday morning.

Five local schools were affected Monday as Oakdale police searched for the suspect.

Selected calls to the Oakdale Police Department from March 28 through April 4.

Washington County

According to the Washington County Attorney’s Office, the following people made their first court appearance recently on felony or gross misdemeanor charges:

  • John Dennis Hendrickson, St. Paul, Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle
  • Matthew David Pertile, St Paul, Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Use-No Consent
  • Joshua Michael Krall, Unknown, Terroristic Threats-Reckless Disregard Risk
  • Christina Marie Luna, Siren, Wis., Aiding and Abetting Financial Transaction Card Fraud-Use-No Consent
  • Timothy Patrick Doody, Hugo, Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana; II: Assault-5th Degree-Misdemeanor
  • Adam Robert Locker, Forest Lake, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol
  • Xou Vue, Westin, Wis., Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana - Subsequent Conviction; II: Dangerous Weapons-Metal Knuckles/Switch Blade
  • Sarah Ann Smith, Unknown, Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.