Crime & Safety

Boa Surprise, Fatal Scooter Crash, 'Gangster' Gets Punched: East Metro Crime

Also this week, a Stillwater police officer is thanked for issuing a "lifesaving" seatbelt ticket, a rollover ambulance crash at the speedway, the Cub Foods groper pleads guilty and Woodbury gets a few new cops.

The following is a collection of public safety-related articles that appeared on area Patch sites over the past week.

Stillwater

5-Foot Long Boa Constrictor Removed from Deck of Stillwater Home
Paul Kiolbasa stepped out onto his deck at about 5 a.m. Wednesday, Stillwater Police Officer Ryan Mitchell said. It was still dark out, so he thought he saw a he saw a wet towel, robe or a stick. It was none of the above.

Stillwater Police Sgt. Thanked for Issuing 'Lifesaving' Seatbelt Citation
When Magler checked his voicemail this week, he heard a message from Andrew King, a Stillwater resident who told him a seatbelt ticket he was issued this spring, saved his life.

Stillwater Police Officers Receive Commendations for Role in Bank Robbery
Stillwater Police Sgts. Chris Felsch and Jeff Stender, along with Police Officers Ryan Mitchell and Sandra Vetsch, will receive Letters of Commendation on Tuesday for their response to a bank robbery and bomb threat June 8 in downtown Stillwater.

Update: Police Crack Down on Motorcycle Noise in Downtown Stillwater
Police have had 43 documented contacts with motorcyclists—resulting in 11 citations, 16 written warnings and 16 verbal warnings—for a variety of offenses ranging from loud exhaust and speeding to no eye protection, Police Chief John Gannaway said.

Hudson

Hudson Fire Calls: Aug. 20, 2013
A rundown of calls the Hudson Fire Department responded to last week.

North Hudson Police: Report Unattended Property Found After Pepper Fest
North Hudson Police are asking residents to keep an eye out for any bikes left near the street, near bushes or at a business that look out of place following last weekend's North Hudson Pepper Fest.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Aug. 19, 2013
A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.

Cedar Lake Speedway Charity Ambulance Races Canceled After Rollover Crash
During Saturday night's Charity Ambulance Race, an Allina truck went “momentarily airborne,” flipped and then rolled before it came to rest. The driver of the ambulance was transported by New Richmond Ambulance with minor injuries.

Oakdale

Oakdale Fire Blotter: Aug. 10-16
The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

Report: Judge to Decide Fate of Nicole Beecroft, Accused in 2007 Stabbing of Baby in Oakdale
The case was sent back to Washington County District Court after her 2008 conviction was overturned.

Man Pleads Guilty to Groping Women at Store Parking Lots
The 20-year-old has pleaded guilty to groping women in the parking lot of Cub Foods in Stillwater.

Oakdale Man Dies Following Scooter Crash
The crash happened on Helmo Avenue North in Oakdale on Aug. 13.

Woodbury

Woodbury Hires Three New Police Officers
The city’s newest police officers are Michael Flansburg, Robin Kivel and Jonathan Miller.

Update: Woodbury VFW’s Can-Collection Moved, Not Stolen
The money raised from the donated cans provides scholarships for Woodbury High School students.
Gangster Punched at Woodbury Restaurant

Three men got into “trash talking and disrespect” over their respective gang affiliations on Aug. 8.

Cows Come Home, Roundabout Rascal, Ding Ding: Woodbury Police Blotter

Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Aug. 6-12.

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Cited on Minor Offense, Driver Leads Woodbury Police on 120 mph Chase

Officers terminated the Aug. 10 pursuit for safety reasons and later arrested the woman.


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