Crime & Safety
Body Found, Motorcycle Crash, Mellow Yellow: East Metro Public Safety Roundup
Here's a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington and St. Croix Counties, including a Woodbury incident that involved a strange brew.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch May 13-18. Click on the headline to read the full article.
Eric Richard Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges Stemming from Downtown Bar Fight
Eric Richard pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault charges Friday morning in relation to the death of Adam McCloud after an altercation last year at a bar in downtown Stillwater.
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Photos: Barn Fire in Grant
Firefighters were called to a barn fire Thursday evening in the 9700 block of 60th Street North in Grant.
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Update: Body Found in River Identified as Missing Baldwin Man
The body of a man found Tuesday in the St. Croix River has been identified as Donald D. Marklowitz Jr., 54, according to a Washington County Sheriff's Office news release.
Bayport Ranks #9 in Twin Cities for Speeding Tickets Issued Per Capita
WCCO-TV ranked 78 Twin Cities-area police departments on the number of speeding tickets per capita issued in 2011. Bayport was high on the list at No. 9. Stillwater was near the bottom of the list at No. 70. Oak Park Heights ranked 36th.
Beyond Neighborhood Watch: Oakdale Police Plan ‘Your Homeland Security’ Event
The upcoming event comes against the backdrop of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s new “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign.
Helicopters in Oakdale Related to Mosquitoes
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District’s choppers do not spray insecticide to control adult mosquitoes.
Police Use GPS to Track Oakdale Burglary Suspect’s Movements
John David Callinan, 30, faces two felony burglary charges.
Oakdale Ranks 48 in Twin Cities for Speeding Tickets Issued Per Capita
WCCO-TV ranked 78 Twin Cities-area police departments on the number of speeding tickets per capita issued in 2011. Oakdale ranked 48th.
Selected calls to the Oakdale Police Department from May 8-14.
Crews Put Out Dryer Fire at Oakdale Nail Salon
The call came in at about 1:20 p.m. Thursday, May 16.
Oakdale Fire Blotter: May 4-10
The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.
HudsonUPDATE: Body Found in River Identified as Missing Baldwin Man
The body of a man found Tuesday in the St. Croix River has been identified as Donald D. Marklowitz Jr., 54, according to a Washington County Sheriff's Office news release. He was last seen in Hudson on April 1.
Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Town of St. Joseph
A 74-year-old Houlton woman was the victim of a fatal crash Monday afternoon on Highway 35/64 just north of Hilltop Drive in the Town of St. Joseph.
WoodburyWoodbury Police: Man Drinks Own Urine Sample
The 23-year-old will likely be charged with second-degree DWI and second-degree test refusal.
Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from April 30 through May 6.
Woodbury Police Use GPS to Track Burglary Suspect’s Movements
John David Callinan, of Oakdale, faces two felony burglary charges.
Dead Animals Found Burned in Woodbury an Isolated Incident
Police encourage people to call if they see anything suspicious.
Have You Seen Coyotes in Woodbury?
Patch has received several reports of coyotes in town, and the city’s Public Safety Department recently posted information on the animals on its Facebook page.
Woodbury Police Rescue Ducklings
"Through careful negotiation all 8 ducklings were removed from the dangers of the sewer and reunited with a happy mother duck," reads a notice on the Public Safety Department's Facebook page.
Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Crash on Radio Drive in Woodbury
The other motorist was cited for inattentive driving.
Washington CountyAccording to the Washington County Attorney’s Office, the following people made their first court appearance recently on felony or gross misdemeanor charges.
St. Croix CountyA weekly look at St. Croix County Jail bookings: May 13.
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