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Church Egger Confesses and Underage ‘Meet Me’ Meet-up: West Metro Police and Fire Report

This week's police and fire stories from Hennepin County, Fridley, Mendota Heights, Shakopee and St. Michael include a $50K swindle and a suspected forger who left his ID behind.

Confessed Church-Egger: 'I Am Definitely Against Gay Marriage'

Lonny Roseland lives within a half-mile of the Maple Grove church he vandalized, Pilgrims United Church of Christ, according to Fox 9.

Police: Man Has Sex With 15-Year-Old After Finding Her on 'Meet Me'

Stephen Fredrick Westrick was charged this week with felony criminal sexual conduct in the third degree.

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Convicted Stalker Waves at Neighbor, Caught Near Prior Victim’s Home

A Brooklyn Center man faces a felony stalking charge after reportedly emailing a prior stalking victim and waving at a neighbor who knew the woman had a restraining order against him, according to court documents filed earlier this month.

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Police: Minnetonka Man Swindled TCF Bank Out of $50K

A 55-year-old Minnetonka man is accused of stealing nearly $50,000 from TCF Bank through a check kiting scam two years ago, according to court documents filed earlier this month.

Oops! Suspected Forger Caught After Leaving License Behind

A Brooklyn Park man accused of trying to cash a forged check was identified after he left his driver’s license behind while fleeing, according to a warrant filed Thursday.

After 100 MPH Chase through Edina, Police Arrest Drunk Driver

The man tried to avoid police by turning his headlights off in the early morning fog.

Man Arrested for Breaking Down St. Louis Park Girlfriend's Front Door

The man's girlfriend was unharmed, but said she was afraid of her boyfriend.

Woman Injured When Train Hit Car in Shakopee

The driver of the car left the vehicle before the train hit it, police say.

Plymouth Police Report: Car Covered in Shrink Wrap, Underage Drinking

The latest Plymouth Police blotter shows numerous criminal damages to property and underage drinking.

Recent Increase in Thefts From Cars in Northeast Golden Valley

During the past two weeks the Golden Valley Police Department has taken several reports of theft from vehicles and vehicles that have been tampered with in the northeast corner of the city. All vehicles were unlocked.

St. Michael Firefighters Train In Trucks

The men took to the parking lot, where cones and routes were set up for driver's to test their maneuvering skills.



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