Crime & Safety

Man Gets Life Without Parole for Killing Wife, Unborn Child: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man found dead in a car pulled from a burning garage, priest misconduct and a stabbing threat.

A selection of incidents reported between Dec. 6 and Dec. 12.

Minnetonka

Hennepin County Searches for DWI Offenders with Warrants

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Officials are asking for help locating offenders they consider dangerous on the roads.

Edina

Man Found Dead In Car Pulled From Burning York Avenue Apartment Garage

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Edina firefighters responded to a call around 4 p.m. Monday afternoon.

Edina Police Catch Car Thief After Chase Through Alley: Radio Chatter

The driver was arrested on West 55th Street.

St. Louis Park

Man Threatened to Stab SLP Sister and Kill Her Two Children, Police Say

Willie B. Porter Jr. faces up to a year behind bars.

24-Year-Old Dies of Drug Overdose in SLP

Hennepin County has been emphasizing the fight against drug abuse in recent months.

St. Michael

Report: Monticello Priest Accused of Misconduct Teaches Sex Education to Wright County Teens

A Minnesota Public Radio report shows that Fr. Harry Walsh, who led St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Monticello before being worker for Wright County Public Health, has been teaching sexual education to "high risk" teens and adults.

Richfield

Crime Alert: Beware the 'Grandchild in Jail' Scam

The Richfield Public Safety Department warns residents of recent scams that have surfaced in town.

Northfield

Photo Shoots Involving Local DFL Candidates Lead to Big Fine

The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board found that the DFL Senate Caucus illegally coordinated with 13 candidates.

Apple Valley-Rosemount

Dakota Electric Cautions Against Utility Scams

People posing as utility employees or collection agencies have been trying to get personal information.

Apple Valley Man Gets Life Without Parole for Murder of Wife, Unborn Child

A jury earlier convicted Roger Earl Holland on two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder.

Burnsville

‘Catholic Church is a Total Mess’: Residents Angry Over Latest Accusations

While some are waiting to see how the investigations play out, others are frustrated with a church embroiled in controversy over clergy sex abuse accusations.

Lake Minnetonka

No Cause of Death Yet for Wayzata Man Found Under Stone Arch Bridge

A determination on how Orono High School grad Jacob Anderson died is pending further studies, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.

Plymouth

Plymouth DWI Victim Honored During Warrant Crackdown

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Deputy Jon Niemann’s death.



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