Crime & Safety
Fatal Fiery Crash, Man Sentenced for Motel Standoff: East Metro Crime Roundup
Police and fire incidents in the east metro this week include a report of a flasher.
Demetrius Santreell Ballinger, 26, pleaded guilty in June to attempted murder and criminal sexual conduct.
Racial Slurs, Party Bus Brawl, Stranger Danger: Woodbury Police Blotter
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Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Sept. 24-30.
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The alleged incident happened at Woodbury Lakes on Sept. 26.
The defendant admitted he downloaded the images, according to the criminal complaint.
The event, similar to this summer’s Kids and Family Funfest, will be held at Colby Lake Park later this month.
Burglars Hit Woodbury Heights Neighborhood
The Woodbury Police Department has issued crime-prevention tips in the wake of residential burglaries in the area of Meadow Lane and Edgewood Drive.
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation at Woodbury Life Time Fitness
Xcel crews expected to have the leak fixed by about 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.
Oakdale
Oakdale Police Make Arrest, Issue Warning About Setting Off Fire Alarms
There have been several recent incidents of fire alarms being set off in apartment buildings in Oakdale.
Horse Running Loose on Oakdale Streets?
Oakdale police checked the area following the report last week, but did not locate the animal.
Fire Alarm Warning, Gas Reports, Mutual Aid: Oakdale Fire Blotter
The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with a list of its calls for service each week.
Stillwater
UPDATED: Marine-on-St. Croix Man, 80, Dies in Fiery Crash on Highway 95
The Washington County crash happened Friday morning in Scandia, about 16 miles north of Stillwater.
Hudson
Hudson Fire Calls: Oct. 2–6, 2013
A list of calls the Hudson Fire Department responded to from Oct. 2-6, 2013.
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