Sunday, May 5, 2013
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 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. …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
National Weather Service forecasters are calling for 2-4 inches of snow across the metro area on Wednesday night, with more than an inch possible on Thursday.
Minnesota weather, famous for its vagaries, may have yet another surprise in store for Twin Cities residents. National Weather Service forecasters are calling for 2-4 inches of snow across the metro area on Wednesday night, with more than an inch possible on Thursday. The Twin Cities, including Oakdale, will likely see rain beginning late Wednesday morning, according to the weather service. As temperatures fall into the 30s on Wednesday night, that rain may turn into snow. Additional snow is likely before 1 p.m. on Thursday, with rain following on Thursday afternoon. The high temperature on Thursday is expected to be near 43 degrees, according to forecasters.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Both the eastbound and westbound left lanes of I-94 will be closed between Century Road and the I-494/694 interchange starting May 1 as workers "install structures for an overhead bridge."
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Monday, April 29
Both the eastbound and westbound left lanes of I-94 will be closed between Century Road and the I-494/694 interchange starting May 1, according to a news release issued by the MnDOT. From the MnDOT release: The closures are necessary as crews install structures for an overhead bridge to support a new electronic traffic sign for westbound traffic. The lane closures are expected to cause traffic delays until the project is completed in mid-May.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
There will be a second statewide drill at 6:55 p.m. Thursday.
Washington County Tornado Drill Day. The statewide drills give schools, business, hospitals and other organizations a chance to practice their emergency plans. Washington County will also conduct a second drill at 6:55 p.m. Don't know what to do? Dean Tilley, Radio System Manager with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said he has been doing this since 1996, and this is the first time he remembers snow falling during a tornado drill day.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
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 April 1-6. Click on the headline to read the full article. Nude Man Running, Polished Thief, Popcorn Pitching: Oakdale Police Blotter Selected calls to the Oakdale Police Department from March 21-27. 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. Man Sentenced in Bierstube Pull Tab Burglary The Brooklyn Park man had been arrested in connection with other burglaries. Reward for Information on Oakdale’s Danielle Jelinek Now at $25,000 She has been …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
A longtime Stillwater teacher was found dead in bed at the scene of a townhouse fire in Oakdale early Tuesday morning. Authorities are investigating.
A longtime Stillwater Area School District teacher was found dead at a townhouse fire in the 7000 block of 19th Street in Oakdale early Tuesday morning. The woman who died, Catherine A. Weschcke, 65, was a teacher at Rutherford Elementary School in Stillwater, according to a notice from District 834. Some of the schools she worked at include Andersen, Stonebridge, Lake Elmo, and most recently, Rutherford. “The Rutherford community has a very heavy heart today after learning of the tragic death of former teacher, Catherine Weschcke,” Rutherford Principal Heather Nelson said in a statement. “Catherine worked hard to help support students in their desire to grow and learn. Over the past 25 years she touched many students’ lives with her …
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Monday, March 18, 2013
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is charged with keeping law and order ... well... orderly. Deputies deal with a variety of violence and chaos at the Washington County Courthouse, from freak-outs to all-out melees.
According to a Star Tribune article by Kevin Giles, the Washington County Courthouse ruckus in January wasn't an isolated incident: The courthouse is a melting pot of the accused, the convicted and the violated; it’s a stew of judges, juries, attorneys, victims and their families. It’s a place where people in conflict mingle in close quarters. Tension runs high, and anyone can explode without warning — especially when being taken into custody. The Sheriff's Office trains to deal with the constant threat of violence and chaos in the form of hidden weapons, unruly defendants, anger-filled family members of victims and a whole lot more. READ THE STAR TRIBUNE ARTICLE READ ABOUT A RECENT INCIDENT AT THE COURTHOUSE.
Oakdale Police officers were involved in a short, high-speed vehicle chase that ended in a crash and on-foot pursuit near the intersection of Century Avenue and Conway Avenue just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday.
Oakdale Police officers were involved in a brief high-speed vehicle chase that ended in a crash and on-foot pursuit near the intersection of Century Avenue and Conway Avenue just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday. LISTEN TO THE SCANNER AUDIO An Oakdale Police officer called in a report of a vehicle driving the wrong way southbound on Century Avenue at speeds of near 100 mph, and crashing at Conway Avenue. After the crash the suspect fled on foot before officers were able to take the subject into custody. One passenger was found inside the crashed vehicle. Fireighters and EMS crews also were dispatched to the scene.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
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
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
Kris Janisch
5:24 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
I saw the signs now say May 2, but haven't gotten anything official from MnDOT. more ›