Sunday, March 31, 2013
Also in this week's county crime roundup: A second opinion for accused Oakdale murderer and the weekly rundown of court appearances.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch March 24-29. Click on the headline to read the full article. County Asks for Second Mental Evaluation for Man Accused in Oakdale Murder A mental evaluation performed last month found Nhan Tran, the man accused of gunning down 9-year-old Devin Aryal, unfit to participate in his own legal defense. Prosecutors are seeking a second opinion. Oakdale Fire Blotter: March 16-22 The latest list of reports from the Oakdale Fire Department. Drunk Urinates on Himself, Burglary, Vehicle Break-ins: Oakdale Police Blotter Selected reports from the Oakdale Police Department: March 18-21. Updated: Driver Thrown from Vehicle in Rollover Crash on …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
A mental evaluation performed last month found Nhan Tran, the man accused of gunning down 9-year-old Devin Aryal, unfit to participate in his own legal defense. Prosecutors are seeking a second opinion.
An emotional scene unfolded Monday as accused gunman Nhan L. Tran made an appearance in Washington County District Court for a brief hearing releasing results from a court-ordered mental evaluation. Tran, 34, whom doctors deemed "unfit to participate in his own legal defense" and unable to determine right from wrong, is charged with multiple felonies, including murder, after he was arrested the night of Feb. 11 in Oakdale. According to police records and court reports, it's believed Tran opened fire on a busy road outside of his Oakdale home, firing at random motorists. One person, fourth-grader Devin Aryal, was killed when a bullet struck him in the head. Devin's mother, Missy, was in court Monday, along with Tran's family. Both sides …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The Oakdale Police Department held a press conference Tuesday afternoon regarding a shooting that occurred Monday night.
Police are actively investigating a "random" shooting that injured two people and killed a 9-year-old boy. Police arrested an Oakdale man Monday night after receiving a report of gunfire at the 6900 block of Seventh Street. Shortly after, Nhan Lap Tran, 34, was apprehended at the 400 block of Hale Avenue and booked in Washington County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder and felony assault. Initial reports indicate that Tran was shooting a handgun at random vehicles and hit four vehicles. Multiple rounds were shot in the area, said Police Chief Bill Sullivan The shots hit Melissa Aryal and her 9-year-old son, Devin, who was a passenger in the vehicle. They were both transported to Regions Hospital, where Devin was pronounced dead …
An Oakdale man is suspected in the shooting that injured two adults and killed a child Monday evening.
An Oakdale man is being held in Washington County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder and assault with a firearm after three people were shot Monday night. Nhan Lap Tran, 34, was arrested at Fourth Street and Hale Avenue after he allegedly shot at what appears to be random vehicles, according to police. The shots killed a 9-year-old boy and injured his 34-year-old mother. The Star Tribune identified the boy as Devin Aryal and his mother as Melissa Aryal. Devin was a fourth grader at Oakdale Elementary School. A third female victim, 68, was found at Sixth Street and Hale Avenue with a gunshot wound to her hand. The woman was transported to Regions Hospital and listed as in good condition late Monday night. Melissa Aryal, who was …
Randy Marsh
8:44 pm on Saturday, March 30, 2013
"Stories of tragic deaths are no place for bullies and trolls, however here you are once again." Nor is it the place for ridiculous suggestions about holding families responsible for the actions of a mentally ill adult family member. Perhaps next you want to start posthumously prosecuting people who commit suicide? more ›