Bomb Threats, River Death, Tax Fraud: Public Safety Roundup

A short summary of last week's public safety news as reported by East Metro Patch sites:

Hudson

Update: Parole and Probation Building Smashed by Vehicle, Set on Fire

The Hudson Police Department is asking the public for help identifying suspect(s) who smashed a vehicle through the front door of the Probation and Parole building Monday morning and then set the building on fire.

Afton Man Killed in St. Croix River Boat Crash; Men From Hudson, Bayport Badly Inured

An Afton man was killed, and men from Hudson and Bayport were injured in a boat crash near Kinnickinnic River State Park on Wednesday night.

Woodbury

Updated: Police Stop Greyhound Bus on I-94 After Passenger Mentions Bombs

No direct bomb threat was made. The Greyhound bus, which was headed for Chicago, was stopped on the shoulder of the eastbound lane of I-94 near Woodbury Lakes. 

Park Passion, Calling (on) All Cars, Red Roof Run: Woodbury Police Blotter

Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from May 21-27.

Stop signs (opinion)

Why is it that not ALL streets in Woodbury do not have a stop sign?

Man Sentenced After Alleged Accomplice Tips Police on Burglary

Jered Michael Sternaman, 20, of White Bear Lake, was sentenced to jail time and 10 years of probation following the conviction.

Stillwater 

Suspected Bank Robber to be Charged this Week

David Michael Tyler, 64, of Cheboygan, Mich., was arrested Saturday morning after he allegedly attempted to rob US Bank, and then made a bomb threat—causing the closure of several downtown roads and businesses. 

Police Arrest Man Who Made Bomb Threat after Attempting to Rob US Bank

Stillwater Police have arrested a suspect who allegedly made a bomb threat after attempting to rob US Bank in downtown Stillwater. 

Rep. Lohmer Assigned to Task Force on Substance Abuse

Rep. Kathy Lohmer (R-Stillwater) has been assigned by DFL House Speaker Paul Thissen to the Select Committee on Controlled Substances and Synthetic Drugs.

Oakdale

Oakdale Fire Blotter: May 25-31

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

Woman Faces Eight Felony Tax Charges

Catherine Mary Anton has been charged with four counts of filing false tax returns and four counts of failing to pay taxes.

Keep Safety First When Firing Up the Grill (blog post)

Spring may have been a little late out of the gate, but it’s ready at-the-post for grill jockeys everywhere! Knowing these grill safety tips will make you a winner.

Washington County

According to the Washington County Attorney’s Office, thefollowing people made their first court appearance recently on felony or gross misdemeanor charges.