Top 10 Crime Stories of 2013: Year in Review

1. President Pimpin Appears in Court for Allegedly Whipping 2-Year-Old Son with AV Cord

President Pimpin Austin, 21, made his first appearance in Washington County District Court.

2. Oakdale Suspect Charged in Shooting Incident that Killed 9-Year-Old Boy

The Washington County Attorney's Office announced multiple charges against Nhan Lap Tran in the shooting incident that happened on Feb. 11.

3. Kidnapping, Beating Lands Oakdale Suspect Back in Ramsey County Court

A local man is accused of threatening, beating and kidnapping a woman who testified against him to police last year, according to county court records.

4. Family Spokesperson Says Body of Danielle Jelinek Has Been Found

Multiple news outlets are reporting that a family spokesperson said the body of Danielle Jelinek has been discovered. The Chisago County Sheriff's Office is confirming a body was found Friday, and police suspect it is that of the missing Oakda

5. Nude Man Running, Polished Thief, Popcorn Pitching: Oakdale Police Blotter

6. Oakdale Townhome Unit Collapses, ‘Completely Destroyed' By Fire

The residents were able to escape the fire unharmed.

7. Fox Found Guilty of Oakdale Nanny Stabbing Murder

8. Helicopter Crashes by Garage Near Oakdale, Maplewood Border

9. Man Pleads Guilty to Groping Women at Store Parking Lots

The 20-year-old has pleaded guilty to groping women in the parking lot of Cub Foods in Stillwater.

10. Groping Groom, Kidnapping Conviction, Boat Sinks: East Metro Crime Roundup

Here's a list of police and fire incidents that occurred in the east metro this week.

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