Priest Pleads Guilty, $5 Million Fraud, Malicious Child Punishment: Public Safety Roundup
Here's a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch the week of Nov. 5 through Nov. 10. Click on the headline to read the full article.
Oakdale
Oakdale Priest Pleads Guilty to Molesting Boys, Possessing Child Porn
Curtis Carl Wehmeyer, 48, pleaded guilty during a hearing Thursday afternoon.
Oakdale Woman Arrested for Allegedly Leaving Baby in Car While Drinking at Bar
An Oakdale woman is under suspicion of child endangerment.
Man Charged with Assault, Family Reports Man Fired Gun After Argument
Peng Thao was charged for second degree assault with a dangerous weapon last week.
Marijuana, 'Irate Customer,' Theft: Oakdale Police Blotter
Here is a selection of incidents the Oakdale Police Department responded to from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2.
Harassment Restraining Order, Fleeing an Officer, Trespassing: Jail Bookings
Jail bookings information from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4 provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Grass Fire, Mutual Aid Fire, Lock Cutting: Oakdale Fire Blotter
A report of some of the incidents responded to by the Oakdale Fire Department.
Woman Released from Jail, Not Charged for Allegedly Leaving Baby in Car
Heather Marie Anderson was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 4 on suspicion of child endangerment.
Woodbury
Report: Jail Time, Community Service for Woman Who Made Child Wear ‘I Am a Thief’ Shirt
Ahavel Scherz was found guilty of malicious punishment of a child and domestic assault stemming from April incidents at a Woodbury home.
Woodbury Man Accused of Selling Stolen Jewelry Tells Police He Spent Money on ‘Stupid’ Stuff
Isiah Keith Beatty, 19, faces felony theft charges after he allegedly stole jewelry from his girlfriend’s mother.
Armed at Chipotle, Nice Neighbors, Bye-Bye buybuy Baby?: Woodbury Police Blotter
Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Oct. 24-28.
Stillwater
Lumberjack Days Organizer Dave Eckberg Charged with Felony Theft
After months of investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Dave Eckberg has been charged with 10 felony counts stemming from unpaid bills to Lumberjack Days vendors.
Stillwater Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Mortgage Fraud Scheme
A Stillwater couple was sentenced to serve time in federal prison today in connection with a $5 million mortgage fraud scheme.
Stillwater Police Investigate Acts of Vandalism, Arson on Abercrombie Lane
Stillwater police are investigating two reports of vandalism/arson that occurred this week on Abercrombie Lane.
Washington County District Court
According to the Washington County Attorney's Office, the following people made their first appearance recently on felony or gross misdemeanor charges:
- Adolphe Dewayne Lockhart, 42, charged with identity theft and fifth degree drug possession.
- Arlana Louise Strand, 59, of Lindstrom, charged with first degree property damage and DWIs.
- John Matthew Edwards, 23, of Cottage Grove, charged with dangerous weapons and first degree property damage.
- Adrian Jared Soles, 33, of Newport, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
- Timothy John Grafft, 30, of Anoka, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
- Kurtis Anthony Rich, 26, of Bayport, charged with aiding and abetting bringing in contraband into a state prison or hospital.
- Isiah Keith Beatty, 19, of Woodbury, charged with theft.
- Daniel Lee Hamilton, 20, of Woodbury, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
- Alexis Louise Fossler, 26, of Hugo, charged with theft.
- Roman James Serbesku, 21, of St. Paul, charged with third degree burglary.
- Ralph Leroy Phillips, Jr., 22, of Maplewood, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
- Matthew William Goude, 37, of Coon Rapids, charged with violating a no contact order.
- Glenn Charles Christensen, 45, charged with drug possession.
- Peng Thao, 32, of North St. Paul, charged with second degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
- Kenneth Herman Youngdahl, III, 28, of South St. Paul, charged with being a fugitive from justice from another state.
- Jason Gene Lindman, 29, of Woodbury, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
- Laura Anne Schulte, 27, charged with fifth degree drug possession.
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