Crime & Safety

Fatal Fiery Crash and Man Sentenced for Motel Standoff: East Metro Crime Roundup

Police and fire incidents in the east metro this week include a report of a flasher.

A list of calls the Hudson Fire Department responded to from Oct. 2-6, 2013.

Oakdale

Oakdale Police Make Arrest, Issue Warning About Setting Off Fire Alarms

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There have been several recent incidents of fire alarms being set off in apartment buildings in Oakdale.

Horse Running Loose on Oakdale Streets?

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Oakdale police checked the area following the report last week, but did not locate the animal.

Roseville

Bank Robberies Lead to Indictment Against Roseville Woman

Woman was nabbed last month at Rosedale Center.

Stillwater

UPDATED: Marine-on-St. Croix Man, 80, Dies in Fiery Crash on Highway 95

The Washington County crash happened Friday morning in Scandia, about 16 miles north of Stillwater.

Woodbury

Man Sentenced to 36 Years in Prison in Woodbury Motel Hostage Standoff

Demetrius Santreell Ballinger, 26, pleaded guilty in June to attempted murder and criminal sexual conduct.

Racial Slurs, Party Bus Brawl, Stranger Danger: Woodbury Police Blotter

Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Sept. 24-30.

Woman Reports Flasher in Woodbury

The alleged incident happened at Woodbury Lakes on Sept. 26.

Woodbury Man Faces 7 Counts in Child Pornography Case

The defendant admitted he downloaded the images, according to the criminal complaint.

Woodbury Officer Plans ‘Paws for a Cause’ Event

The event, similar to this summer’s Kids and Family Funfest, will be held at Colby Lake Park later this month.

Burglars Hit Woodbury Heights Neighborhood

The Woodbury Police Department has issued crime-prevention tips in the wake of residential burglaries in the area of Meadow Lane and Edgewood Drive.

Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation at Woodbury Life Time Fitness

Xcel crews expected to have the leak fixed by about 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.


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