Lake Elmo Shooting, Kitten Concerns: East Metro Crime Roundup

The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch May 27-June 2. Click on the headline to read the full article.

Stillwater

Police, Firefighters Called to Two Dumpster Fires on Abercrombie Lane, Arson Suspected
A witness told Stillwater police he was out for a jog at about 9:30 p.m. on May 15 when he saw smoke and flames coming from a Dumpster in the 3600 block of Abercrombie Lane. The witness said he saw three teens running away from the blaze.

Oakdale

Oakdale Fire Blotter: May 18-24 The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.
Tran at Center of MPR Report on Guns in Hands of the Mentally Ill
A Minnesota Public Radio report by Brandt Williams delves into the subject of keeping guns out of the hands of mentally ill people, and it centers around Nhan Tran of Oakdale.
Oakdale Man Turns Himself in to Roseville Police in Groping Incident
The alleged incident occurred on May 18 in the parking lot of the Crossroads of Roseville mall. The 37-year-old Oakdale man may be responsible for similar offenses in Ramsey and Washington county suburbs.
Oakdale Police Assist in Arrest of Suspects Sought in Lake Elmo Shooting
“Charges, if any, are not expected until early next week as the investigation continues,” Washington County Commander Brian Mueller said. The Sheriff's Office is not currently looking for any other individuals directly involved in the shooting.

Hudson

Hudson Police ID Woman Who Approached Children with 'Free Kittens' “It has been determined that this woman was merely trying to give away these kittens and meant no harm to the children," Hudson Police Chief Marty Jensen said. "We feel this woman presents no danger to community and our investigation is closed.”

Woodbury

Red Roof Inn Hostage Standoff Suspect to Plead Guilty
A plea hearing has been scheduled for the man accused of sparking a hostage situation at the Woodbury Red Roof Inn.
Updated: Second Dead Woman Found in Car Linked to Woodbury
Alberto Prece Palmer, 24, is a suspect in the death of Klaressa L. Cook.
Data Says Roundabouts Are Quicker, Safer; Woodbury Has Most in Minnesota
According to data collected by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, roundabouts reduce…
Goose Attack, Scary Mary, Coyote ‘Had That Look’: Woodbury Police Blotter
Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from May 14-20.

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

St. Croix County

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: May 28, 2013
A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.