Saturday, December 22, 2012
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek offers tips for keeping your home safe over the holidays.
Editor's Note: The following is a Hennepin County Sheriff's Office release. * Don’t openly display your Christmas tree and gifts in the window so it’s easily visible. A burglar could smash the window and grab the packages. * If you are away on a trip, ask a neighbor to help create a "lived in" look for your home. Use a light timer when you are away and ask a neighbor to keep the front of your home clean of papers and debris. A neighbor could even park a car on your driveway. * Don’t hide spare keys under rocks, in flowerpots, or above door ledges. Instead give the spare key to a trusted neighbor. * Don't announce that you are out-of-town on social media sites. Post your vacation photos on facebook when you return from your out-of-town …
Friday, June 1, 2012
The best comments from around the west metro between May 27 and June 1.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the best comments that appeared on on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. *** (VIDEO) Rep. Downey Reflects on Legislative Session Having just wrapped up his second term at the Minnesota Legislature, State Rep. Keith Downey (R-Edina) recently took part in a video recap of the 87th Legislative Session. Dave Hruby responded to Downey's comments, likening him to a "used car salesman": Nearly fifteen minutes of blather and not a single mention of the …
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Burglaries and aggressive panhandling attempts often increase in the spring and summer.
With the city recently issuing a crime alert due to a string of burglaries—and an aggressive panhandler being sought in Golden Valley and St. Louis Park—local police today issued some tips to deal with warm weather crime. The St. Louis Park Police Department recommends the following to minimize the risk of your home getting burglarized: The department reports that there were 31 burglary incidents in the city during the first three months of 2011—consistent with five-year averages. However, 58 percent of the incidents occurred at an apartment complex, while 72 percent came from one of four neighborhoods—Shelard Park, Eliot, Lenox and Birchwood. Police are also warning people to be cautious around solicitors and panhandlers, especially in …
Todd Welch
9:30 pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2011
I want panhandling to be made ILLEGAL in St. Louis Park. Everyday on my way home from work I see bums begging for money on the 394 exits on Xenia/Park Place or Louisiana. I am fed up! I want these people to be removed. I hate having to see some bum begging for money and it is embarrassing when friends or family come to visit and see those types of people in my neighborhood. If anyone knows how to… more ›