Golden Valley Resident Court Appearances

Golden Valley residents will appear in court for hearings related to assault, theft and drug charges.

SWAT Team, State Patrol Training in Golden Valley

If you see a lot of police activity this week, don't be alarmed.

Burglaries, Car Thefts: Golden Valley Police Blotter

A look at incidents that occurred between Oct. 1 and Oct. 11.

Repeat Offender Charged with Assaulting Golden Valley Woman

Police say Shaun Martin Earl Holmes threatened to shoot the victim in the head and "splatter her brains all over the wall."

Golden Valley Police Find Cocaine on Man Seeking Ride Home

Police say Hiawatha Austin O'Neal had 7.5 grams of cocaine in his pocket when he asked them for a ride home from Golden Valley.

Men Arrested For Golden Valley Burglaries

Last week, two men attempted to break into a home on Glenwood Avenue. The men were arrested for the burglary of another home on the same street.

Golden Valley Woman a Victim of Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud

Police say Jaime Lynn Chapman of Plymouth found an old passport in a Golden Valley apartment complex trash bin and opened fraudulent online accounts.

Man Charged with Strangling Golden Valley Woman

Michael Wilder of Mounds View is accused of strangling his girlfriend, then not allowing her to leave his apartment for an hour after the assault.

Deputies Seize 19 Pounds of Pot from Golden Valley Man's Home

Carl Darrell Looyen was charged with felony drug distribution after sheriff's deputies found large quantities of marijuana and cash along with scales and packaging items in his home.

Habitual St. Paul Burglar Arrested in Golden Valley

Police say Catherine Lael Beckman stole jewelry, credit cards, money and a can of pop from a Golden Valley home.

Golden Valley Motorcyclist Charged with Leading Troopers on High-Speed Chase

Nathan Ford Nishizuka is charged with fleeing officers on his motorcycle, reaching speeds of 120 mph and swerving around other cars on the highway.

Strong Winds Possible Cause of Small Fire at SEA

A small fire that started in a tree on SEA's school grounds did not harm anyone and was quickly extinguished.

Police Arrest Driver Found Asleep on Highway 100 Exit Ramp

Police say Nicholas James Vititoe was asleep in the driver's seat with the motor running when he was arrested last week.

Siblings Arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Assault

Police received numerous loud music complaints about the home on Independence Avenue where two brothers were arrested for fighting.

Man Arrested for Theft at BP Gas Station

A Golden Valley man was arrested on Sept. 24 for theft at the BP gas station on Boone Avenue.

National Fire Safety and Prevention Month in Golden Valley

October is National Fire Safety and Prevention Month. Learn how you can take steps to stay safe from a fire.

Armed Woman Charged with Attempting to Rob Central Bank

Police say Golden Valley resident Jaden Young gave a teller a note asking for $1,000. Young had a long knife and a meat tenderizer in her bag when she was arrested.

Police Release Detailed Timeline for Accent Signage Shooting

Police say shooter Andrew Engeldinger, 36, pulled out the gun immediately after being terminated.

Firefighters Hone Skills in Controlled Burn

West Metro and Golden Valley Fire Departments were on the scene of a controlled burn in New Hope Saturday afternoon.

Ellison: 'Now Is A Time For Minneapolis Metro Area To Come Together'

Golden Valley's congressional representative expresses his sadness for the Thursday shootings at a Minneapolis business.

Shoplifters Arrested in Golden Valley

A look at the recent arrests made by the Golden Valley Police Department. This report does not indicate charges or convictions.

Man Gets 28 Months in Prison For Robbing Strip Club Patron

Antonio James Jackson was charged with robbing a man earlier this summer and sentenced on Aug. 31.

Golden Valley Woman Leads Eden Prairie Police on High-Speed Chase

The pursuit came to an end when the vehicle went off the road between two houses.

Drug Possession: Golden Valley Arrest Report

A look at the recent arrests made by the Golden Valley Police Department. This report does not indicate charges or convictions.

Man Admits to Stealing From Local Store, Pleads Guilty to Robbing Bank

Minneapolis resident Donte Hollister admitted to stealing from Golden Valley's Way To Go Sports store last fall. Hollister faces up to 25 years in prison for committing armed robbery.

DWIs, Shoplifting at Menards: Golden Valley Arrest Report

A look at the recent arrests made by the Golden Valley Police Department. This report does not indicate charges or convictions.

Man with Meth Arrested by Golden Valley Police

The arrest last week marks the sixth arrest for Jeffery Logeais.

Golden Valley Woman a Victim of Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud

Police say Jaime Lynn Chapman of Plymouth found an old passport in a Golden Valley apartment complex trash bin and opened fraudulent online accounts.

Plymouth Woman Identified in Golden Valley Pond Death

Golden Valley Police said Plymouth resident Danielle Brousseau was the woman who died in a Golden Valley pond Sept. 6.

UPDATE: No Suspicious Activity in Golden Valley Pond Death

Golden Valley Police say that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a woman who drove her car into a Golden Valley Pond.

Reports of Woman Found Dead in Golden Valley Pond

Local news outlets say that a woman was found dead in her car near the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and 23rd Avenue North last Thursday.

Man Charged with Strangling Golden Valley Woman

Michael Wilder of Mounds View is accused of strangling his girlfriend, then not allowing her to leave his apartment for an hour after the assault.

Deputies Seize 19 Pounds of Pot from Golden Valley Man's Home

Carl Darrell Looyen was charged with felony drug distribution after sheriff's deputies found large quantities of marijuana and cash along with scales and packaging items in his home.

Disorderly Conduct, Drug Possession: Golden Valley Arrest Report

The following people were arrested or cited between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2. This report does not indicate charges or convictions.

Savage Woman Joins Golden Valley Man in Prison for Mortgage Fraud

Barbara Lynnae Puro will spend five years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Her co-conspirator, Zack Zafer Dyab of Golden Valley, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in September of 2011.

Drunk Drivers: Golden Valley Police Blotter

A look at the most recent crimes reported and arrests made by the Golden Valley police between Aug. 20 and Aug. 26.

Nude Sunbather Cited at Twin Lakes Beach

A Shafer man was cited for sunbathing without clothes on at Twin Lakes Beach, according to Golden Valley Police.

Habitual St. Paul Burglar Arrested in Golden Valley

Police say Catherine Lael Beckman stole jewelry, credit cards, money and a can of pop from a Golden Valley home.

Juvenile Sentenced to Prison for 2010 Theodore Wirth Park Killing

Leonard Bernard Baker will serve 23 years in prison.

Police Blotter: Burglar Steals in Broad Daylight

Private residence and local business fall victim to robbers.