Naked Walker, Predatory Offenders and Stabbing: West Metro Crime Report
A wrap-up of police, fire and court incidents around the Twin Cities west metro for the week of Aug. 12 through Aug. 18, 2012, including an intoxicated skateboarder and ravioli vandalism.
The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story.
Juvenile Arrested After Walking Naked in a Neighborhood
The 17-year-old ran into the woods as police tried to arrest him.
Stabbing Reported in St. Louis Park
The incident occurred in the 2600 block of Monterey Avenue.
Police Arrest Predatory Offender Living Illegally in Richfield
Derrick DeWayne Bolden told police that he had been living at an apartment in Richfield since July 1, but hadn't alerted authorities to his new address, according to court documents.
Burglar Breaks Into House, Flees In Car
A roundup and maps of burglaries and other property crimes committed in Southwest Minneapolis.
Man Allegedly Robbed at Gunpoint During Craigslist Transaction
An 18-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of robbing the victim after making arrangements to sell an iPhone.
Intoxicated Skateboarders, DWI and Domestic Assault
Information provided by the Wayzata Police Department.
Hopkins Residents Object to Predatory Offender in Community
At a community meeting Thursday, neighbors said they are concerned about the risks posed by Level III sex offender Kenneth Edward Dean.
Golden Valley Man Charged with Strangling Wife for Swearing
Police say Jamal Diin Omar grabbed his wife by the throat after she used a "curse word" and threatened to leave him.
Twins Sentenced for Heroin-Related Home Invasion Burglaries
The Garrido brothers were each given a 21-month prison sentence and had that time stayed for 10 years.
Ravioli Vandalism and Vehicle Theft
The following is a synopsis of some of the incidents that occurred in Maple Grove during the week of Aug. 3-9, 2012 as provided by the Maple Grove Police Department.
Plymouth Woman Attempts To Flee Police Three Times
A woman driving erratically attempts to flee Plymouth Police in latest police report.
Customer Chased Super America Robber Tuesday Night in Rogers
Two 17 year olds are in police custody after an attempted robbery in Rogers last night.