Unknown Suspects Paint Graffiti on Trucks, Building on France Avenue

$300 worth of tree grates were also reported stolen from the 7700 block of York Avenue.

Edina Police Cracking Down on Failure to Signal

The Edina Police Department is focusing on one of the most prevalent, under-enforced traffic violations.

VIDEO: Edina Detective Marks Four Decades of Service

Detective Mike Lutz is the longest-serving officer in Edina history, with 40 years on the force.

Man Caught Stealing Donation Jar from Edina Gas Station

The Brooklyn Park man was reportedly apprehended with the donation jar, $24.86 in cash and drug paraphernalia.

Edina Man Accused of Hitting State Patrol Cruiser While Drunk

Maurice Blevins is charged with driving while intoxicated and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Minneapolis Woman Arrested for Asking Teens to Steal $888 in Clothing

Police say they caught 19-year-old Denysha Camille Ward and a pair of teenage girls attempting to steal merchandise from JCPenney at Southdale Center.

Snowshoes Swiped from Edina's Utley Park

A Brooklyn Park woman was also arrested for attempting to steal $515 in clothing from Macy's at Southdale Center.

Edina Gun Permits Double Previous Year's Amount

Police Chief Jeff Long said the department's role is to enforce existing laws regarding permits, not decide whether or not there should be so many issued.

$1500 in Belongings Stolen from Car Parked at Southdale Center

Two firearms were also brought in to the Edina Police Department for destruction.

Edina Police to 'Focus In' on Frequent Violations

January is seeing officers educating the public on the risks of obstructed vision.

Edinans Involved in Three-Vehicle Crash on I-35

The State Patrol isn't reporting if anyone was wearing their seat belts or if airbags deployed.

Former Employee Charged with Burglarizing Edina Jeweler

Police say Sarah Rebecca Michelle Knapp worked at Gail Be Designs for only two weeks, then broke in several weeks later and stole more than $3,000 worth of electronic equipment.

Two-Alarm Edina House Fire Likely Ignited by Smoldering Ashes

The Edina Fire Department believes ashes from a fireplace were responsible for a house and garage fire in the 4200 block of West 44th Street this weekend.

Edina Man Flips Bird During Mug Shot, Urinates in Holding Cell: 2012 in Review

With the year come to a close, Edina Patch looks back on some of the biggest stories of 2012.

Edina High Schooler Responsible for Violent Threats Hoped to 'Cancel Classes': 2012 in Review

With the year coming to a close, Edina Patch looks back on some of the biggest stories of 2012.

Minneapolis Man Catches Movie with Money from Edina Bank Robbery

Police say Rithwan Ahmed Badel handed a note to a teller at an Edina TCF Bank branch, but got away with only $40—$7.50 of which he spent on a movie ticket.

UPDATED: Edina Fire Assist in Plymouth Rescue

Two men were working on a cellular communications tower near Schmidt Lake Road when one of the workers' had equipment issues.

Final Day for VEAP Toy Donations in Edina

Toys valued between $10 and $20 will help families in Edina, Richfield and Southwest Minneapolis.

Dead Body Helps Police Uncover Pot Operation in Edina Home: 2012 in Review

With the year coming to a close, Edina Patch looks back on some of the biggest stories of 2012.

Apartment Building Charred, 3 Injured by Four-Alarm Fire: 2012 in Review

With the year coming to a close, Edina Patch looks back on some of the biggest stories of 2012.

Edina Mourns Loss of Police Officer Steve Stroh: 2012 in Review

With the year coming to a close, Edina Patch looks back on some of the biggest stories of 2012.

Car Tires Slashed in Perkins Parking Lot

A pair of thefts from auto were also reported outside of 5050 France Avenue.

Intoxicated Minneapolis Woman Arrested for Fleeing Scene of Accident

Police also responded to a report of a stolen briefcase that was left unattended in a parking lot in the 3300 block of Edinborough Way.

Sex Offender Charged with Sexually Assaulting Edina Woman

Police say Todd Steven Wehner, registered in Texas as a sex offender, beat the woman and then sexually assaulted her on Thanksgiving night.

Sexting Scandal Hits Edina's Middle Schools

Nude photos and videos allegedly circulated throughout Valley View and South View middle schools earlier this month, though district officials said the matter has been resolved at this point.

Grand Theft Auto Reported in Galleria Parking Ramp

Edina Police also responded to a pair of thefts by swindle, totaling nearly $4,000.

Man Caught Trying to Steal TV from Apartment Complex Party Room

Darnell Jamar Reed, 22, told police he was letting a dog out of his vehicle near the complex when he noticed the party room door was ajar.

Edina Police, Firefighters Help with Relief Efforts in New York

Paramedic/Firefighter Ryan Quinn, Fire Lt. Jeff Siems and Police Officer Eric Carlson traveled to Queens in New York as part of the Minnesota Disaster Medical Assistance Team.

Edina Man Caught With Marijuana, Without Insurance

An unknown suspect also forced his way into a Normandale Court residence to steal an iPad valued at $700.

Edina Police Ditching Razors for Worthwhile Cause

Police Chief Jeff Long and 25 other department employees are taking part in Movember to bring awareness to prostate and testicular cancer.

Edina Man Busted by Police Shortly After Shooting Meth in Bloomington Hotel

Police say Tyler James Hamilton of Edina and Michael Thomas Fann of Plymouth were arrested in a Bloomington hotel room with methamphetamine.

Smoke Detector Saves Sleeping Edina Resident's Life

A house fire in the 6900 block of Dakota Trail was reportedly isolated to the attic of the structure.

Dead Body Helps Police Uncover Pot Operation in Edina Home

Police found the body of a 37-year-old man and close to 30 marijuana plants inside of a West 50th Street home.

Park Rapids Duo Arrested for Stealing $665 in Clothing from Herberger's

Police also arrested a 17-year-old for damaging $925 in household items in the 5500 block of Oak Glen Road.

Seven-Vehicle Pileup on I-494 Claims Life of Cab Driver

A 57-year-old Burnsville man was the lone fatality in a multi-vehicle crash on I-494, near the France Avenue exit.

Edina Woman Caught Using Stolen Check to Buy Xbox 360

Police say Briana Nichole Jefferson stole a checkbook, then tried to use one of the checks to buy a gaming system in West. St. Paul. The cashier became suspicious when the name on Jefferson's ID didn't match the name on the check.

New Tool Helps Firefighters Extinguish Two-Alarm Blaze

The Edina Fire Department used an Ara Safety Pro Fire Attack Tool to combat a fire in the 400 block of Monroe Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Office Building Receives Threatening Voice Mails

Police also responded to several reports of theft and drug paraphernalia at Edina High School.

Edina High Schooler Responsible for Violent Threats Hoped to 'Cancel Classes'

The 17-year-old EHS student reportedly lied to officers about his involvement before admitting he posted the violent threats online.

Intoxicated EHS Student Arrested at Homecoming Dance

A pair of thefts were also reported at LA Fitness, with cash and credit cards stolen from lockers at the health club.