Crime & Safety
Top 10 Woodbury Crime Stories of 2013
Here are the top-read crime stories from Woodbury Patch in 2013.
1. Cross-Dresser Out of Washer Fluid, Drive-by BB, Cougar Sighting: Woodbury Police Blotter
Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1.
Woodbury resident Mark Mauer was one of 19 men caught in a police sting operation in Fridley Tuesday.
3. Passerby Puts Out Car Fire at Parking Lot of Wendy's in WoodburyThe incident happened a little before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
4. Woodbury Man Accused of Burglary in the Buff
He also answered the door naked when officers arrived and said, "I've been waiting for you," according to the criminal complaint.
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The caller told police he believed they may have been part of “some sort of ritual.”
6. Woodbury Police: Man Drinks Own Urine SampleThe 23-year-old will likely be charged with second-degree DWI and second-degree test refusal.
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Alberto Prece Palmer, 24, is a suspect in the death of Klaressa L. Cook.
8. Man Pleads Guilty to Rape, Attempted Murder in Woodbury Hostage StandoffDemetrius Santrell Ballinger will spend at least 24 years in prison.
Three men got into “trash talking and disrespect” over their respective gang affiliations on Aug. 8.
10. Man Sentenced to 36 Years in Prison in Woodbury Motel Hostage StandoffDemetrius Santreell Ballinger, 26, pleaded guilty in June to attempted murder and criminal sexual conduct.
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