Crime & Safety
Fire Damages Stillwater Home, Standoff in Lake Elmo: East Metro Crime Rewind
This week's roundup also includes a Woodbury boy who says the darndest thing.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Hudson Patch, Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch July 20-26. Click on the headline to read the full story.
Stillwater
Stillwater Police to Crack Down on Motorcycle Noise with Enhanced Enforcement
The issue, police said, is when bikers stopped at intersections feel the need to rev up.
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Firefighters Battle Blaze on First Street in Stillwater
One resident said he lost almost “everything” in the fire.
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Police: Hallucinating Lake Elmo Woman Arrested after Standoff
How to Schedule a Visit from Stillwater Police and Firefighters for Night to Unite
This year’s event is set for Aug. 6.
Woodbury
Child’s Leg Trapped in Bike; Tells Cops He Likes Firefighters Better
Police tried multiple methods to free the youngster during the July 10 incident.
Creepy Beachgoer, Ain’t it the Tooth, Cereal Squabble: Woodbury Police Blotter
Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from July 9-16.
Serial Burglar from Woodbury Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison
Christine Celeste Burtman, 47, was suspected in a number of area burglaries.
Woodbury Man Faces Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Involving Vulnerable Woman
The alleged incident happened at a group home in December 2012.
Central Park Laptop Snatcher Sentenced
Terrance Daronze Hardie, 19, of St. Paul, was captured just a few hours after the April 9 heist.
The city began having two members of the Police Reserves out on bicycles earlier this summer.
Woodbury Police Find No Issues on Willow Lane
Witnesses told Patch several squad cars responded and officers drew their guns as they approached the home.
Oakdale
Oakdale Girl Accidentally Shot
Police at 6:33 p.m. were called to the 1800 block of Helena Road North and found the girl in an upstairs living room. The 9-year-old girl was transported to Regions Hospital.
Second Time’s the Charm: Oakdale Woman Sentenced on Drug Conviction
The 25-year-old woman was questioned by police, and found driving under the influence 20 minutes later.
Citizens Organize Search for Missing Senior Citizen
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking people to continue to keep a look out for Radivoje “Ray” Novakovic, 75, who went missing from his Hugo home on July 21.
The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.
Hudson
Hudson Look for Suspected Thief
Police are searching for a male they suspect is connected with several thefts in the Hudson area this week.
How to Schedule a Visit from Hudson Police for National Night Out
The annual evening is an effort for neighbors, law enforcement to meet and greet in Hudson streets.
North Hudson Police: Never Leave Your Pets in Parked Car on Hot Days
Conditions inside a vehicle are just as dangerous for dogs as they are for children.St. Croix County
St. Croix County Jail Booking: This week’s bookings at the county jail.
Washington County
The following people made their Initial Court Appearances in Washington County District Court last week.
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