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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Lumberjack Days Trial, Dog Maced, Barn Blaze: Washington County 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 March 10 through March 16 . Click on the headline to read the full article.  Felony Assault, Burglary, Disturbing the Peace: Jail Bookings Jail bookings information from March 6 to March 10 provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Vehicle Fire, Smoke, Gas Leak Report: Oakdale Fire Blotter A report of some of the incidents responded to by the Oakdale Fire Department. Dog Maced, Cultural Underwear Misunderstanding, ‘Tagging’ Cars: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Feb. 26 through March 3. Police Report: Student Tries to Grab Woodbury Officer’s Gun on School Bus The …

Saturday, March 16, 2013

‘Mysterious Ailments,’ Bread Knife, Screaming Call: Oakdale Police Blotter

Here is a selection of incidents recently responded to by the Oakdale Police Department.

The following is a summary of incidents that occurred in Oakdale between March 6 and March 12 as provided by the Oakdale Police Department. For breaking news alerts sign up for our free daily e-newsletter March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9  March 12   Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free email newsletter

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Vehicle Fire, Smoke, Gas Leak Report: Oakdale Fire Blotter

A report of some of the incidents responded to by the Oakdale Fire Department.

The Oakdale Fire Department responded to 47 incidents between March 2 and March 8.  Here are some incidents reported and responded to by the Oakdale Fire Department: March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Felony Assault, Burglary, Disturbing the Peace: Jail Bookings

Jail bookings information from March 6 to March 10 provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

The following people were arrested according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office: March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10   Charges listed should be considered pending, and will not necessarily match official charges from the courts. It is possible those listed will not be officially charged. Listed are residents of Oakdale who were arrested in Washington County, and anyone who was arrested in Oakdale regardless of city of residence. Those listed are considered innocent until proven guilty.   Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free email newsletter

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Report: Police Find 'Random Kill' Note in Tran's Bedroom

Investigators found a note in Nhan Lap Tran's bedroom regarding a "random kill."

A search warrant affidavit filed in court reveals a police officer found a note in Nhan Lap Tran's bedroom referencing a "random kill," according to a report by the Pioneer Press. The Pioneer Press is reporting the note read, "Random Kill, Fake Plates." The officer also found that "12/12/12" was written on the walls. Tran was charged with second-degree intentional murder, second-degree felony murder during an assault, first-degree assault and two counts of assault in the second degree with a dangerous weapon. on Feb. 13.   According to the criminal complaint, on Feb. 11 Tran allegedly began shooting at vehicles on Seventh Street near Hadley Avenue. Bullets struck three people, fatally wounding 9-year-old Devin Aryal and wounding his mother…

Teen Murdered, Criminal Sexual Conduct, Manhunt: Washington County 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 March 3 through March 9. Click on the headline to read the full article.  Criminal Sexual Conduct, Burglary, False Name: Jail Bookings Jail bookings information from Feb. 25 to March 3 provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Girl Threatened, Walmart Scam, ‘Broken Heart’: Oakdale Police Blotter Here is a selection of incidents recently responded to by the Oakdale Police Department. Charges: Man with Criminal History Allegedly Hits Ex with Glass, Threatens with Metal Pipe A Roseville man has been charged for an incident involving an Oakdale woman. Man Sentenced for Breaking Into Oakdale Business A North Branch man was …

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Girl Threatened, Walmart Scam, ‘Broken Heart’: Oakdale Police Blotter

Here is a selection of incidents recently responded to by the Oakdale Police Department.

The following is a summary of incidents that occurred in Oakdale between Feb. 28 and March 6 as provided by the Oakdale Police Department. For breaking news alerts sign up for our free daily e-newsletter Feb. 28 March 1 March 2 March 3 March 6   Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free email newsletter

Friday, March 8, 2013

Report: Murder Charges Filed Against Man Arrested in Woodbury

Alberto Prece Palmer was charged with second-degree murder in the death of a teenager found in a car in an impound lot last month, according to a Pioneer Press report.

Alberto Prece Palmer has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Brittany Clardy, whose body was found in a car at an impound lot last month, according to a release from the Anoka County Attorney's Office. Palmer, 23, was arrested Wednesday in Woodbury after investigators tracked cell phone and Internet records connected with Clardy, 18, who had been working as a prostitute, officials said at a Thursday press conference. Palmer was her last client. “From all the evidence in the complaint, Palmer appears to be a very dangerous man,” Tony Palumbo, Anoka County attorney, said in a statement. “While nothing we do can bring Brittany Clardy back, we can and intend to hold accountable the person who we believe took her life. It is …

Man Used Shaved Key to Steal Vehicle with $3,000 Worth of Items

A St. Paul Park man was recently sentenced in Washington County District Court.

A St. Paul Park man was recently found guilty of stealing a vehicle with more than $3,000 worth of items in it.  Jeremy Earl Gronau, 33, was sentenced to 20 months in prison with credit for 161 days served.  According to the complaint, The Oakdale Police Department pulled over a red Honda for speeding from Granada Avenue to Highway 5 on Sept. 14. The officer checked the license and found that the vehicle was reported stolen from the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. The officer also found that Gronau's license had been revoked. The owner of the vehicle reported that his car had more than $3,000 worth of property, including tools, clothing, car stereos and a GPS unit, the complaint states. The owner said he had parked his car …

David

10:19 am on Sunday, March 10, 2013

Shouldn't tell people how he stole the car you're only going to encourage other people to shave keys and steal someone's car   more ›

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Woodbury Man Arrested as Suspect in Brittany Clardy Murder Case

The teenager’s body was found in a car in an impound lot last month. Alberto Prece Palmer, 23, was arrested in Woodbury on Wednesday night.

Update: 4:18 p.m., Thursday, March 7 It was Brittany Clardy’s work as a prostitute that led to her murder, authorities said at a Thursday press conference. The arrest of suspect Alberto Prece Palmer at his Woodbury home followed an investigation into ads Clardy placed in Backpage.com, along with information from several cell phones found in the car in which her body was discovered. Her body was found in a vehicle towed to Columbia Heights impound lot in February. Police arrested Palmer, 23, at about 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at the 8000 block of Quarry Ridge Lane in Woodbury. The Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Woodbury Police Department executed a search warrant and made the arrest. Palmer "has made some admissions to his …

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