Charges Filed in Laptop Theft at Central Park in Woodbury

The victim gave chase and police later caught up with the alleged culprits. The computer was returned.

The victim was muddy, but it's the suspects whose records are now dirty. Three men face felony charges stemming from an April 9 incident at Woodbury’s Central Park in which one of the men allegedly swiped a man’s laptop while he was working at a desk. The victim chased the perpetrator following the theft and was muddy and distraught when he gave the account of the incident to police, according to the criminal complaint. Terrance Daronze Hardie was charged with felony theft, while Ernest Xavier Breland and Travon Thomas Ferrara were charged with felony aiding and abetting theft. The victim at about 12:45 p.m. on April 9 told police that he was working at a desk near the east entrance of Central Park when three men approached. One of the men…

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Bank Robbery, Townhome Fire, Another Grocery Store Groping: County Public Safety Roundup

Here’s a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.

The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch April 7-12. Click on the headline to read the full article.   Stillwater Police: Two Freight House Bouncers Assaulted, Suspects Still at Large Police were called to the Freight House at about 1:15 a.m. Sunday on a report that two members of the nightclub’s security staff had been assaulted by a group of patrons. Narcotics Task Force Search Warrant in Liberty Results in Felony Drug Charges A 46-year-old Stillwater man was charged with third-degree possession of methamphetamine after the Washington County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at his home in the 3600 block of Pine Hollow Place. Police Investigate Second …

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Woodbury Police Nab Suspects in Laptop Theft at Central Park

The victim gave chase, a witness told Patch.

Woodbury police on Tuesday were able to return a man’s stolen laptop after thieves snatched it from the desk where he was working at Central Park. The theft happened at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, according to police spokeswoman Michelle Okada. Three men came up to the victim, who was working at a table near the east entrance of Central Park. “Right in broad daylight they grabbed the laptop and ran out the door,” Okada said. A witness told Patch that the victim chased the thieves. About two hours after the theft, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle, which matched the description of the car in which the alleged perpetrators fled, Okada said. Two witnesses had given police a good description of the car, she said…

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Kris Janisch

2:43 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

Thanks for chiming in Jeremy.   more ›

‘Get to Know Woodbury’

Fifth annual realtor forum set for Dec. 13.

Looking to learn more about the city? Woodbury’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority will hold the fifth annual "Get to Know Woodbury" realtor forum 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Central Park amphitheater. This year's speakers include Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens, School District 833 Superintendent Keith Jacobus, and Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Community Development Manager Michael Grover. “Learn about trends in the real estate and mortgage banking industries, hear updates from the school district, and learn about changes to the zoning code that will affect real estate agents,” reads a notice from the city. “Also included will be presentations on development and demographics in Woodbury and information about the Housing…

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Wyatt Wins Woodbury's Name That Owl Contest

Kids were asked to name the new logo for the Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground at Central Park, which celebrated its 10th anniversary Saturday.

Who named the owl? Why, it was Wyatt.  City staff asked kids to name the owl that’s part of the new logo at Woodbury’s Lookout Ridge. On Saturday, as part of the 10-year anniversary celebration of the Central Park facility, the owl's name was unveiled and Wyatt Case was announced as the winner of the contest. The owl will hereby be known as Peak.   Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free newsletter

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Weddings, Meetings, Song and Dance: Woodbury’s Central Park

There’s always something happening at the facility, celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year.

As those involved with its genesis say, the Central Park facility was meant to be a gathering place for Woodbury. And that vision is reflected in its usage. “Central Park is a tremendous success story,” Bob Klatt, parks and recreation director, said in the October city newsletter. “We worked with multiple agencies—Washington County, the YMCA, School District 833 Early Childhood Family Education and the Stonecrest senior housing facility—to ensure the building would attract a large cross-section of the community. We are ecstatic to see so many people visit each day.”        Related: A Sense of Place: 10 Years for Woodbury's Central Park        Related: Central Park/Woodbury Library 10-Year Anniversary Events From youngsters and seniors …

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Brief: Woodbury Seeks Musicians for Winter Showcase

The deadline to submit is noon on Oct. 8.

Woodbury’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking local solo artists or groups to perform as a part of a winter music series in the Central Park amphitheater. The city is looking for musicians who play “easy listening, family-friendly music,” according to a release. The events will be held at 7 p.m. on certain Thursday evenings January through March. Nominal compensation will be offered to each performer. Musicians are asked to sample of their work, as well as contact information, to centralpark@ci.woodbury.mn.us or by mail to: Woodbury Parks and Recreation, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, MN 55125. All submissions must be received by noon on Oct. 8. Those chosen to be part of the series will be contacted and sent an application and…

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Woodbury Kids! Name the Lookout Ridge Owl

As the 10th anniversary of the Central Park facility comes up, staff has a new logo for the play area, and wants Woodbury children to name that owl.

Who, who, who can name that owl? More than 30,000 children come through Woodbury’s Lookout Ridge every year, and city staff is asking them to name the owl that’s part of the new logo. “We want to find out what the kids can come up with,” said Blaine Beck, facilities coordinator at Central Park. “And we’re excited to see what they suggest. I’m sure we’ll have some interesting ones.” Children can submit their nominations at Lookout Ridge, located downstairs at Central Park, or visit the city’s website. The new logo was created by staffer Betty Witte as part of the 10-year anniversary for the Central Park facility, Beck said. “I love it,” he said of the logo. “We’re very proud of it and we’ve gotten a lot of good feedback. The kids like it, …

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Kris Janisch

4:57 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012

How about Oliver the Owl? And I think this is a better link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NameTheOwl   more ›