Ice Cream for Safe Kids, Bank Robber Bagged: East Metro Crime Roundup

Woodbury

Dogged Out at Restaurant, Off Tune, Love Letter?: Woodbury Police Blotter

Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from May 28 through June 4.

Man Pleads Guilty to Rape, Attempted Murder in Woodbury Hostage Standoff

Demetrius Santrell Ballinger will spend at least 24 years in prison.

The Woodbury Public Safety Department announced this year’s initiative Wednesday.

Woodbury Mom Sentenced for Pimping Out Vulnerable Adult Daughter

A Woodbury woman was sentenced to a year in the Ramsey County workhouse last week for dropping off her mentally disabled 19-year-old daughter at places where she was forced to have sex with men.

Man Charged With Using Cell Phone to Spy on Preteens in Woodbury Gap Changing Room

A UW-River Falls hockey player used a cell phone camera to spy on two 11-year-old girls in the changing room at The Gap at Woodbury Lakes last month.

A woman was injured in the crash but it didn't appear to be serious, according to reports.

Suspected of Stealing Balls, Man Admits He Put Golf Clubs Down His Pants

The Hudson, Wis., man apparently brought several stolen items to the Woodbury Police Department when questioned by authorities.

Golf Gear Theft Suspect Returns Stolen Items, Writes Letters of Apology

Donald Lee Voorhees, 66, said he felt embarrassed by the situation and is in counseling.

The incident happened at about 8:10 p.m. Thursday night at Interlachen Parkway.

Stillwater

UPDATE: Stillwater Police Arrest Man who Made Bomb Threat after Robbing US Bank

Stillwater Police Sunday arrested a suspect who allegedly made a bomb threat after robbing US Bank in downtown Stillwater. David Michael Tyler, 64, of Cheboygan, Mich., was arrested Saturday morning after a short chase.

Police Investigate Devices Near Kohl's, Menards in Oak Park Heights

The discovery of four suspicious devices caused a temporary shutdown of Highway 36 near Highway 5 Monday morning in a shopping area of Oak Park Heights.

Update: Suspected Bank Robber Charged

David Tyler, 55, of Cheboygan, Michigan, told police he is a “career criminal” who owes $90,000 in child-support payments and "felt he had no option but to rob a bank."

Wisconsinite Arrested for Chasing People, Offering Teddy Bears & Jelly Beans

A drunken Wisconsinite was arrested in downtown Stillwater last weekend for allegedly flipping off drivers on Main Street, and chasing people down, offering them teddy bears and jelly beans.

Oakdale

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

Calishia Antionette Hobbs, 27, also faces a felony drug charge of possessing heroin.

Andrew Michael Ouimet, of Stacy, Minn., faces a felony theft charge.

Yia Her, 26, was apprehended in St. Paul just hours after the shooting.

Hudson

Hudson Police: Use Caution When Mailing Sensitive Material

The warning comes after a report of mail theft Thursday morning in the 1500 block of Laurel Avenue.

Update: Golf Gear Theft Suspect Returns Stolen Items, Writes Letters of Apology

Donald Lee Voorhees, 66, said he felt embarrassed by the situation and is in counseling.

Hudson Fire Department Conducts Training Burn Near Trinity

The Hudson Fire Department conducted a training burn on a home owned by Trinity Monday night.

Reward Offered for Information about Arson at Parole and Corrections Building

The Wisconsin Arson Insurance Council is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for smashing a vehicle into the Parole and Corrections Building and setting it on fire.