Shooting Death, Accent Signage Lawsuit and Prostitution Charges: West Metro Police and Fire Report

Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael.

Fridley Resident Found Shot Dead in His Car in New Hope

Kent Lee Walker, Jr. died of 'multiple gunshot wounds,' the Hennepin County Medical Examiner said.

Judge: Accent Signage Lawsuit Can't Target Shooter's Estate

St. Louis Park resident Reuven Rahamim was among the first of the shooter's victims.

Men Charged in Hopkins Cheerleader Prostitution Case

Two men who responded to the ad placed by a Hopkins High School cheerleader on behalf of a younger teammate have been charged with felony prostitution.

Search Continues For Mandy Matula Two Months Later

An all-day search on July 14 will focus on the Mississippi River using boats and kayaks.

KARE: More Vandalism at Pilgrims United Church of Christ

Maple Grove police are investigating and want help from the public in finding whoever is behind the incidents.

Weekend Residential Burglaries in Golden Valley Prompt Safety Reminder

Two burglaries include stolen items, one attempted burglary was stopped because of locked doors and windows on June 29 in Golden Valley.

Plymouth Police Report: Public Urination, Gun Shot in Apartment and a Knife Threat

The latest Plymouth Police blotter includes indecent exposures, a weapons offense and terroristic threats.

Motor Vehicle Tampering, Assault: Wright County Sheriff's Office Report

A 76-year-old man was also arrested in Wright County warrant for possession of child pornography.

Richfield Police to Step Up Speeding Enforcement Efforts

Police officers will be on extra speeding patrols beginning July 6.

Crime Maps: Arson, Rape & Auto Theft

The Minneapolis Police Department releases its most recent crime maps.

Headline: Stranger Rapes, Garage Fire and Lawyer Disbarred: West Metro Police and Fire Report

Subhead: This week’s selections include a woman police say used Facebook to harass a stranger about an affair, a car fire on video and an identity theft conviction.

Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael.

Police: Two Stranger Rapes in Precinct 5 This Week

One incident occurred on the 2800 block of Stevens Avenue South and the other near Franklin Avenue South and Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.

Two-Alarm Fire Scorches Edina Garage

A resident was woken in the middle of the night by the smoke detector.

Court Disbars Edina Lawyer Who Stole $68K from Vulnerable Adults

Terri A. Hauge had been practicing law since 1980.

Woman Uses Facebook to Harass Stranger About Affair

"Everyone is going to be so proud of you when they find out what a slut you really are," she wrote in one message.

Video: Car Caught on Fire on Rockford Road in Plymouth

The afternoon of June 25 a pick up truck caught on fire while in the left-hand turn lane of Rockford Road and Nathan Lane off Highway 169 in Plymouth. No one was injured, but the vehicle is a total loss.

SLP Woman Gets 2 Years for Her Role in Multi-State Identity Theft Ring

Melissa Jean Beaman pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.

How Hard Did the Storm Hit You?

Readers react to storms blowing through for a second night in a row, causing another round of damage and power outages.

Craigslist Swindler 'On Alabama Mission Trip' Takes SLP Woman for $400

The swindler said the St. Louis Park woman should wire the money to him in Montgomery, Ala.

Robbery at Knifepoint, Stolen Shoes & Burglary: Police Blotter

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

Severe Weather, Motorcycle Accident: St. Michael, Albertville Fire Blotter

There were also several medical related calls.

Burglary, Credit Card Fraud: Maple Grove Police Blotter

There were also several thefts reported.

Crime Maps: Aggravated Assault, Weapons Arrests & Larceny

The Minneapolis Police Department releases its most recent crime maps for Southwest Minneapolis.

Headline: Lightning Leads to House Fires and Assaults Reported on Trails: West Metro Police and Fire Report

Subhead: This week’s compilation includes rewards offered for two Golden Valley murders, person uses deck for urinal and man found with hashish.

Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael.

House On Ashbourne Road a Total Loss After Lightning Strike

Xcel Energy reported that thousands of people in the Minnetonka area lost power following the high winds, heavy rain and hail early Friday morning.

Lightning Ignites Home On Leaping Deer Lane

Xcel Energy reported that hundreds of people in the Eden Prairie area lost power following the high winds, heavy rain and hail earlyFriday morning. The biggest outage nearby was 2,820 customers in Eden Prairie.

Investigation Continues Into Willow Creek Apartment Garage Fire

Two firefighters were injured, but are OK after fighting a fire the night of June 17 in an underground apartment garage at Willow Creeks Apartments in Plymouth.

Police Issue Alert: Reports of Possible Assault on Maple Grove Park Trails/Paths

The incidents that occurred in Maple Grove were reported to police June 10 and June 18.

$50K Reward For Solving Two Tragic and Senseless Crimes

Investigators are still looking for the person responsible for two murders in 1995 and 1996 in Golden Valley.

Early Morning Visitor Used Deck as Urinal: Fridley Police Blotter

A selection of crimes and incidents reported to the Fridley Police Department June 13-19

.6 Grams of Hashish Leads to Felony Charge

Hopkins police found the drug on the man while responding to a domestic assault report.

St. Louis Park Man Charged With 7 Crimes After Traffic Stop

Police found a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol in his glove box, he blew a .103 on the breathalyzer and he had no proof of insurance.

Shakopee Woman Admits Using Fake Names, Injuries to Get Pain Meds

Nicole Jones has been charged with fifth-degree drug possession in Le Sueur County.

Suspects Skip Out on $12 Tab, Shoplifting & Assault: Police Blotter

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

Hanover Man Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to EPA

Brent Roland Feickert specifically pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to the EPA.

Police: Unfortunately, Plant Theft is a Statewide Problem

A series of plant thieveries in Southwest Minneapolis have residents concerned, police on the hunt for perpetrators.

$1,500 in iPads, Music Equipment Stolen from St. Peter's Lutheran Church

A $1,500 bike was also stolen from Weber Park, and $1,400 worth of watches were stolen from the Coach store at the Galleria.

Headline: Murder Sentence, Ponzi Scheme and Death investigation: West Metro Police and Fire Report

Subhead: This week’s compilation includes a McDonald’s robbery, speeding stop leads to burglary suspects and seat-belt tickets.

Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael.

Sentence: 37.5 Years for Leon Henry Anderson in Richfield Murder

He pleaded guilty to killing Richard Webb and trying to kill his wife, Toni Gail Jackson in 2012.

Federal Jury Convicts Mound Man of Fraud in Connection with Peters Ponzi Scheme

After a four-week trial, the jury convicted James Nathan Fry, 59, on five counts of securities fraud, four counts of wire fraud and three counts of making false statements to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

On Wednesday, police announced they were investigating a suspicious death that occurred on Monday.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety's 'Click it or Ticket' campaign cited 10,342 motorists between May 20 and June 2, 2013.

Delano Man Charged with Robbing Buffalo McDonald’s

The indictment alleges that an undisclosed amount of money was taken from the restaurant and the 34-year-old man threatened employees with a firearm.

Crime Maps: Robbery of a Person, Rape & Narcotics

The Minneapolis Police Department releases its most recent crime maps.

Merchandise Stolen, Counterfeit Cash: Maple Grove Police Blotter

Officers performed CPR on a victim that collapsed.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety “Click it or Ticket” campaign cited 10,342 motorists between May 20 and June 2.

Princess Soft Owner Gets a Year in Prison for Failure to Pay Taxes

Kim Robert Calkins admitted failing to pay employment taxes that had been withheld from paychecks at the Edina company.

Police Use Taser on SLP Man Stabbing Himself With Knife

The man drove his car through a woman's garage and was trying to stab himself to death with an eight-inch kitchen knife when Shakopee Police shot at him with a Taser, according to the criminal complaint.

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West Metro Crime Report—June 10, 2013

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Headline: Attempted ATM Break-in, Plant Thievery and Egging a Church: West Metro Police and Fire Report

Subhead: This week’s selections include a fatal shooting death at home, alleged perfume pilfery and reaction to a cheerleader prostitution case.

Edina Police Seeking Help Locating Suspect in Attempted ATM Theft
At about 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, an unidentified man attempted to break into an ATM inside of a bank near the intersection of 69th Street and France Avenue.

Stop the Plant Thievery! Linden Hills Gardeners Band Together
After a winter at rest, plant thieves are striking the Linden Hills neighborhood again this year.

Richfield Home the Site of Shooting; One Dead
Saturday afternoon shooting occurred in the 6900 block of 16th Avenue South, according to police.

Fire Chief Stemmer Officially Retires from SLP
Stemmer retired from his position as fire chief on May 31. He first joined the SLP Fire Department back in 1976.

KARE: 'Hate-Filled Act' at Pilgrims United Church of Christ
Vandalism with graffiti and thrown eggs follows earlier incidents tied to church's stance on same-sex marriage, KARE 11 reported

Fleeing Police in St. Michael, Assault: Wright County Sheriff's Report
There were also several alcohol incidents.

'Oh Hell No': Hopkins Community Stunned by Cheerleader Prostitution Case
A Hopkins cheerleader—18-year-old Montia Marie Parker—is accused of convincing a fellow cheerleader to prostitute herself.

Police Say Man Stole Perfume and Left in a Stolen SUV
A Woodbury man has been charged with stealing multiple bottles of fragrance from JCPenney in Eden Prairie while making a getaway in a stolen SUV.

Amtrak Train Hits, Kills Pedestrian in Fridley
The incident happened around midnight Thursday on BNSF tracks near Osborne Road.------------------------------

West Metro Crime Report—June 3

Headline: Teen’s Body in River, Pot and LSD in SUV and Luring: West Metro Police and Fire Report

Subhead: This week’s selections include a man who lied to buy guns for Hondurans, a grass fire and flooded vehicle.

Body Recovered from River ID'd as WI Teen Who Jumped From Stone Arch Bridge

A female's body was found around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning near Fort Snelling.

Police Find 1/4 Pound Pot, LSD in SUV Headed to Jamband Music Festival in Illinois

Police arrested Amanda Astor of Eden Prairie and Sean Hoag of Fort Collins, CO, following traffic stop.

Update on Investigation in Southwest Minneapolis Luring Incidents

The Minneapolis Police Department says an investigator has been assigned to look into all the incidents.

Kevin Rofidal, a maritime enforcement specialist, was selected from about 1,700 eligible members of the Coast Guard in his district.

Police arrested Kurtis Ray Cornelius and Ronald Richard Gage after a car chase on May 13.

Hopkins Man Lied in Order to Buy Guns for People in Honduras

Jony Sevilla Cerna pleaded guilty to making false statements during the purchase of a handgun in Minnetonka.

Lightning Strike, Medical Calls: St. Michael, Albertville Fire Blotters

The St. Michael and Albertville Fire Departments responded to the following incidents May 18-27, 2013.

Grass Fire at Yard Waste Site, Flooded Vehicle: Maple Grove Fire Blotter

The Maple Grove Fire Department assisted with a building fire from a lightning strike.