Nude Burglary, 'Doc' Under Fire, Prison Drug Deal: East Metro Public Safety Roundup

The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch April 28 through May 4. Click on the headline to read the full article.

Tran Found Incompetent to Stand Trial in Fatal Child Shooting Case

The man accused of killing 9-year-old Devin Aryal in a February shooting has been found incompetent to stand trial.

Transfiguration Students’ Posters Win Spots in National Online-Safety Calendar

The girls—Madeline Sevigny and Amy Vievering—were recognized during an assembly Friday at the Oakdale school.

Oakdale Fire Blotter: April 20-26

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

Mark Mauer on KARE 11: 'I Brought This Upon Myself'

"I didn't kill anybody. I didn't murder anybody. I made a mistake," the former Hill-Murray coach told KARE 11's Jay Olstad about his February arrest for soliciting prostitution in Fridley.

Oakdale Man Sentenced for Head-Butting Wife

The victim had a fractured nose.

A benefit for the Vang family, whose townhome collapsed during a fire last month, is set for May 14 at the Oakdale school.

Oakdale Soldier ‘Doc’ Radatz’s Quick Actions Save Afghan’s Life

Spc. John Radatz, of Oakdale, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor and the Combat Medic Badge.

Selected calls to the Oakdale Police Department from April 20-26.

Stillwater Couple Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Assault of a Baby

Two Stillwater residents were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of felony assault of an 8-month old baby. The case remains under investigation.

UPDATE: Washington County Commander in 'Good Condition' after being Shot by Hunter

Jerry Cusick, 53, of Stillwater, was shot by a turkey hunter while he was scouting a hunting area in the Town of Somerset early Tuesday morning. The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the incident.

Prosecutors Dismiss Murder Charges Stemming from Bar Fight in Downtown Stillwater

Murder charges against Eric Richard were dismissed by the Washington County Attorney's Office because the medical examiner could not rule Adam McCloud's death a homicide.

Stillwater Prison Guard Charged With Intent to Deal Cocaine

A 20-year Stillwater prison guard was arrested in Wisconsin last week after a Wisconsin State Patrol officer found marijuana, cocaine and various paraphernalia in his car during a traffic stop on Interstate 90/94.

A Texas man, who has three previous DWI convictions on his record, faces two felony charges in connection with an April 20 incident in Woodbury.

Woodbury Man Accused of Burglary in the Buff

He also answered the door naked when officers arrived and said, "I've been waiting for you," according to the criminal complaint.

Two Grass Fires Break Out on I-94

The Woodbury Fire Department was able to quickly extinguish both.

Mauer, one of 19 men arrested in a February police operation in Fridley, accepted a continuance for dismissal, according to a FOX9 report.

The northern portion of the roadwork project begins first.

Update: ‘Total Loss’ in Woodbury Duplex Fire

The fire broke out at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the 10000 block of Kingsfield Lane.

Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from April 16-22.

VIDEO: SUV Crashes Through Hudson Tanning Salon

First responders were called to Touch of Sun Wednesday afternoon (May 1) after a woman’s medical boot got caught on the accelerator, causing her vehicle to crash through the front window of the tanning salon.

UPDATE: Roberts Man Charged in St. Croix Central Elementary School Arson

Drunk Driving Bills Could Cost State $236 Million

Wisconsin's drunk driving-related incidents are the highest in the United States and state Legislators have crafted six bills to confront the issue, but they carries a hefty price tag.

According to the Washington County Attorney’s Office, the following people made their first court appearance recently on felony or gross misdemeanor charges:

• Joseph Tyler Briseno, 40, Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools
• Paul Ellsworth McIntosh, 27, Theft by Swindle
• Robert John Kelly, 47, Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle; DWI; Third-Degree Driving While Impaired
• Scott Jeffrey Rowell, 35, Burglary
• Brandon Alan Bellamy, 33, Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools; Damage to Property
• Timothy Michael Call, 26, Assault
• Nicole Jean Berry, 34, Aiding and Abetting Drugs
• David Lee Peltier, 54, Aiding an Offender to Avoid Arrest
• Justin David Sellner, 29, Aiding and Abetting Crime Committed for Benefit of a Gang; Aiding and Abetting Assault
• Ryan James Reeves, 28, Aiding and Abetting Aggravated Robbery
• Anthony Lawrence Haubrich, 44, DWI; Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test
• Brock Warren Cadwallader, 23, Drugs
• Matthew Mark Erdman, 25, Theft
• Larry Villarreal, 32, DWI; Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test
• Matthew Edward Vacinek, 20, Burglary