Crime & Safety
Suspicious Death, Fatal Crash and Tased Man Dies
This week's police and fire stories from Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael include a man who jumped or fell from a parking ramp.
Compiled by Kevira Voegele
Official Murder Charges Anticipated Against Shorewood Mother
Multiple news outlets are reporting that a 29-year-old woman is facing murder charges after police discovered a body in her Shorewood home this week.
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Man Dies at SouthWest Station Parking Ramp
The man's death was reported at about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. Police say he fell or jumped from the ramp.
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Fridley Man Injured in Circle Pines Crash That Leaves One Dead
Police believe speed was a factor in the crash.
Woman Who Kidnapped Baby from Minneapolis Home Faces Prison
A Minneapolis woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for kidnapping an acquaintance’s baby in February.
Tasered by St. Louis Park Police, Nursing Home Patient Dies at 76
The 76-year-old man had a knife against his own throat when St. Louis Park police Tasered him on July 14.
Elk River Man Dies in Silver Creek Township Motorcycle Accident
Wright County Sheriff's Office: “Neither subject was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.”
The coyote had been laying in the yard of a home with young children. The homeowner was concerned the children would approach the animal.
Red Cross Helping Family Following Townhome Fire in Hopkins
The Red Cross provides disaster relief for immediate recovery needs, such as shelter, clothing, food, medical and emotional support.Police Crawl Through Smoky Kitchen to Douse Flames: Maple Grove Fire Report
Grease caught on fire while the homeowner was cooking on the stove.
Police Chase Man at 70 mph Through Edina Streets in Van Stolen From Nonprofit
The St. Paul man had a blood alcohol concentration of .16 almost three hours after the start of the Aug. 13 chase.
Three Arrested for Assault in St. Michael, Albertville
The following arrest information was supplied by the Wright County Sheriff's Office for the week of Aug. 12-17, 2013. It does not indicate a conviction.
PD: Man Drove Tree Trimming Truck, Pulled Wood Chipper While High
Drugs were found in a Little Falls man’s system after Minnetonka police stopped him for driving erratically.
Police: House Cleaner Stole $6,000 Ring, Pawned It for $1,200
The cleaner said she found the ring in her vacuum cleaner bag.
No one was hurt in the three-alarm fire that started late Tuesday afternoon.
Shoplifting, Reckless Driving and DWIs: Golden Valley Arrest Report
Golden Valley Police report a number of arrests in the past week including some for DWIs, DUI, having prescription drugs, a hypodermic needle and more.
DWIs in Plymouth Include a Wayzata Man Carrying a Gun
A recent Plymouth Police blotter shows tampering with motor vehicles, hit and runs and criminal damages to property.
Scott County Increases DWI Enforcement Through Labor Day
Shakopee Police will be participating in the campaign.For updates and other information about the community, join us on Patch, Like us on Facebook and follow Fridley Patch on Twitter.
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