Murder Trial Starts, Fatal Shooting and Home Destroyed: West Metro Police, Fire and Court Report

Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Shakopee, Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael.

Jury selection is the first order of business in a trial set to last three weeks.

Minneapolis Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder for Fatal Shooting

Steven Andre Moore, 27, has been charged with four felony offenses in connection with the death of a Shakopee High student.

Fire Destroys Maple Grove Home Wednesday Evening

No one was injured in the fire on the 7700 block of Chesshire Lane North.

Teenagers Caught Breaking into Middle School Swimming Pool

The two 16-year-old boys were cited for trespassing at South View Middle School in Edina.

St. Louis Park Man Reports Receiving Harassing Emails...from Himself

The 45-year-old man told police he suspects a male staying at his ex-girlfriend's house has hacked his email account.

Two Chicago Women Charged with Minnetonka Burglary

Eden Prairie Police also suspect the women of burglary but charges have not been filed yet.

'Man in Black' Accused of 13 Bank Robberies Pleads Guilty to One

Mark Wetsch will face two back-to-back trials starting June 3.

Richfield Firefighters Help Save Downed Paramedic

 Richfield firefighters worked quickly to assist a paramedic who went into cardiac arrest during a call last December. 

Police Say Woman Fled Police After Stealing From Eden Prairie Walmart

Her accomplice allegedly told police they needed money to buy meth.

The Minneapolis Police Department releases its most recent crime maps.