Edina Police Make Meth Bust, Break Up House Party

Edina police stopped a 37-year-old Fridley man for a traffic violation, only to find crystal meth and a couple of pipes in his vehicle.

Ross Peter Bautch, of 5980 Anna Ave. NE, was driving near the intersection of West 76th Street and Washington Avenue South at 3 a.m. on May 27 when police pulled him over. During the stop, officers found a small, metal tube containing what appear to be a rock of crystal methamphetamine.

Police Spokeswoman Molly Anderson said it's not common for Edina police to find methamphetamine, though it's become more common in recent times.

"We see it more now than we did five years ago, obviously," Anderson said.

Anderson said it's far more common to find marijuana on people in Edina.

Officers also discovered two pieces of drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

All information taken from the May 29  Crime Activity Report.

May 23

• Police responded to the 6300 block of York Avenue South on a report of property damage to a victim's vehicle.
• Police responded to the 6200 block of Virginia Avenue South on a report of  $1,190 in property stolen from a victim's unlocked vehicle.
• Police responded to on a report of $64,248.91 in cash and checks stolen from the business.
• Police responded to the 7100 block of Ohms Lane on a report of a stolen trailer and tools valued at $22,500.

May 24

• Police responded to the 6300 Block of York Avenue South on a report of a stolen vehicle valued at $1,500. 
• Police responded to 5101 Edina Industrial Blvd. on a report of an unknown suspect attempting to steal money from a vacuum.
• A pair of teenage females were arrested for possession of stolen property at Southdale Center for allegedly stealing $175.40 in merchandise.
• A 16-year-old male was arrested for possession of stolen property, providing a false name to police and obstructing the legal process at Southdale Center after allegedly stealing $99.70 in merchandise.
• Police responded to the 7400 block of York Avenue South on a report of a stolen bicycle valued at $100.
• Su Qian, 33, of 7201 York Ave. S. #505, was charged with furnishing liquor to a minor.
• Police responded to the 4500 block of Valley View Road on a report of a verbal domestic incident.

May 25

• Emmanuel Alvarado Sanchez, 27, of 3151 Grand Ave. S., Minneapolis, was charged with a fourth-degree DWI.
• Police responded to the 4900 block of West 77th Street on a report of a GPS valued at $100 stolen from a victim's vehicle.
• Police responded to the 4900 block of West 77th Street on a report of property damage to a victim's vehicle.
• Police responded to the 4900 block of West 77th Street on a report of a CD player valued at $50 stolen from a victim's vehicle.
• Police responded to the 5500 block of Chantrey Road on a report of an unknown suspect pouring an unknown chemical on a victim's concrete driveway.
• Police responded to the 5700 block of Olinger Boulevard on a report of property damage to a victim's vehicle.
• Police responded to on a report of an iPod Touch and cash valued at $320 stolen from outside of the school's weight room.
• Brittany Barbar Ann Rathbun, 18, of 113 Winifred St., West St. Paul, was charged with tampering with an automobile.

May 26

• Police responded to the at Southdale Center on a report of a fight.
• Police responded to the 6300 block of York Avenue South on a report of a stolen vehicle valued at $800.
• Police responded to the 6500 block of York Avenue South on a report of stolen tools and cash valued at $70.
• Joan Louise Webber, 54, of 5250 Villa Way #326, was charged with stealing $8.19 in merchandise from .
• Police responded to the 5900 block of Olinger Boulevard on a report of a stolen fanny pack and contents valued at $701.
• Cody Michael Orenic, 19, of 8237 Wentworth Ave. S., Bloomington, was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

May 27

• Ross Peter Bautch, 37, of 5980 Anna Ave. NE, Fridley, was charged with possession of methamphetamine.
• Police responded to 7650 Edinborough Way on a report of a burglary.
• Police responded to Southdale Center on a report of an employee stealing $100 in cash.
• Police responded to the 7300 block of Gallagher Drive on a report of a verbal domestic incident.
• Police responded to the 7300 block of Gallagher Drive on a report of possible identity theft.
• James Felix Shombe, 43, of 1565 Collegeway #23, Worthington, was charged with a third-degree DWI.
• Ana Tapia-Gil, 32, of 3332 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, was charged with theft for stealing $318.25 in clothing from .

May 28

• A 17-year-old female was charged with a curfew violation.
• Nathan Charles Briscoe, 23, of 4601 Tower St., was charged with a fourth-degree DWI.
• Charles Matagaro Michira, 38, of 2522 Hwy. 100 S. #911, St. Louis Park, was charged with a fourth-degree DWI.
• Police responded to the 5800 block of St. Johns Avenue on a report of a runaway juvenile. He was later located.
• A 16-year-old male was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle valued at $1,001.
• Police responded to the 7600 block of Edinborough Way on a report of an attempted burglary.
• Police responded to the 7600 block of Edinborough Way on a report of the burglary of four laptops valued at $6,000.
• Police responded to the 7600 block of Edinborough Way on a report of an attempted burglary.

May 29

• Isaias Delamora Vargas, 18, of 16634 Festal Ave., Lakeville, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, underage consumption and an open house party.
• Evan Blake Illies, 19, of 11839 River Hills Dr., Burnsville, was charged with underage consumption.
• Jesse Cuate-Rubio, 19, of 13739 Glenhurst Ave., Savage, was charged with underage consumption.
• Jose Antonio Plascen, 26, of 3215 21st Ave. S. #301, Minneapolis, was charged with possession of cocaine and a second-degree DWI.
• Police responded to  on a report of stolen jewelry valued at $2,940.
• Police responded to on a report of a stolen wallet and contents valued at $40.
• Police responded to the 4100 block of Parklawn Avenue on a report of an attempted burglary.