Bull on the Loose, Arson Conviction, Dead Body Prank: East Metro Crime News

The following is a collection of public safety-related articles from area Patch sites.

Woodbury

Authorities Shoot 2,000-Pound Bull Running Loose in Woodbury

The animal caused a crash Wednesday morning along Manning Avenue.

Dead Body Prank, Not a Prostitute, Cleaned Out: Woodbury Police Blotter

Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Sept. 10-16.

Suspicious Activity at Bus Stops for District 833 Students in Cottage Grove

The Cottage Grove Police Department and the South Washington County School District wants to inform the public of these incidents. Those with more information are asked to call 651-439-9381 and ask for a police officer.

Stillwater

Eric Richard Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge Resulting from Fatal Bar Fight

A 23-year-old Stillwater man pleaded guilty to assault today in relation to an incident at Smalley's Caribbean Barbeque.

Eric Richard Arrested for Violating Conditions of Release

Richard was taken into custody by jail staff Thursday morning—and the judge raised his bail to $30,000—after he failed to show up for two separate urine analysis appointments, Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said.

Oakdale

Oakdale Woman Convicted for Attempted Arson

She approached an officer and admitted she started the fire, according to the complaint.

Woman Convicted of Embezzling Oakdale Company Must Repay $26,000

Samantha Jane Aune, 26, worked as a secretary, bookkeeper and office manager at Decks By Joe.

Safety First: DPS to Host ‘SMARTrainer’ Event at Local Harley Davidson

The motorcycle SMARTrainer mimics the standard controls on a real motorcycle and provides a virtual environment to practice riding.

Gas Odor, Medicals, Alarms: Oakdale Fire Blotter

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

Hudson

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Sept. 23, 2013

A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.