Crime & Safety
Attempted ATM Break-in, Plant Thievery and Egging a Church: West Metro Police and Fire Report
This week's selections include a fatal shooting death at home, alleged perfume pilfery and reaction to a cheerleader prostitution case.
At about 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, an unidentified man attempted to break into an ATM inside of a bank near the intersection of 69th Street and France Avenue.
Stop the Plant Thievery! Linden Hills Gardeners Band Together
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After a winter at rest, plant thieves are striking the Linden Hills neighborhood again this year.
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Saturday afternoon shooting occurred in the 6900 block of 16th Avenue South, according to police.
Stemmer retired from his position as fire chief on May 31. He first joined the SLP Fire Department back in 1976.
Vandalism with graffiti and thrown eggs follows earlier incidents tied to church's stance on same-sex marriage, KARE 11 reported
Fleeing Police in St. Michael, Assault: Wright County Sheriff's Report
There were also several alcohol incidents.
'Oh Hell No': Hopkins Community Stunned by Cheerleader Prostitution Case
A Hopkins cheerleader—18-year-old Montia Marie Parker—is accused of convincing a fellow cheerleader to prostitute herself.
Police Say Man Stole Perfume and Left in a Stolen SUV
A Woodbury man has been charged with stealing multiple bottles of fragrance from JCPenney in Eden Prairie while making a getaway in a stolen SUV.
Amtrak Train Hits, Kills Pedestrian in Fridley
The incident happened around midnight Thursday on BNSF tracks near Osborne Road.
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