Crime & Safety
Woman Punches, Knees Pregnant Woman's Stomach, Police Say: Crime Roundup
The top police, fire and court stories from our Twin Cities Patch sites include a business license suspension after employee takes cash from officer for "massage."
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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.
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.
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
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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