Hopkins Man Charged with Stealing Prepaid Gift Cards from Employer

Police say Matthew Lee Gutzmer stole the cards from a Burnsville business where he worked as a temporary employee.

Hopkins Fire Department Gets Grant for CPR Training

Local first responders will be able to teach others about new CPR techniques.

July Finishes With Twice as Many Auto Break-Ins as Past Two Months

There were 32 vehicle burglaries in Hopkins last month.

Blotter: Exposed Underwear, Suspicious Acorns and Storm Watchers

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Assaults and Firearms

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between July 30 and Aug. 5.

Hopkins Woman Accused of Threatening Neighbor, Insulting Her Religion

Myrna Rae Erickson has been charged with felony terroristic threats. The neighbor she’s accused of threatening is thought to be Islamic.

Blotter: Valley Park Sex, Hit With a Bat

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Newest Hopkins Police Officer Sworn In

Alex Cady was welcomed as the newest member of the city's police force on Monday.

'Night to Unite' Expects Citywide Participation

The Aug. 7 event is designed to foster more connected, safer communities.

Blotter: Car, Construction Site Theft

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

(MAP) Hopkins Records More Vehicle Break-Ins

Hopkins had three break-ins between July 23 and July 29.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Burglary and Theft

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between July 23 and July 29.

Blotter: Threatening Notes and Feminine Hygiene Products

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Police Bust Hopkins Man for Fourth DWI

Robert Lee Brott is also accused of lying about his identity.

Latz Proposes New Crime Lab Accreditation Requirements

The proposals follow inconsistencies at the St. Paul crime lab detailed in testimony earlier this month.

Suspected Burglar Gets Caught After Returning Stolen Items

‘I did something bad,’ the woman told police.

Highway 7/Blake Road Intersection Ranks 10th Worst in State

The intersection had 124 crashes between 2006 and 2010.

Bounty Hunter Chases Down Wrong Man, Faces Assault Charge

Charles Ray Damrow reportedly ran after a Hopkins man with a collapsible baton. He was also found with pink handcuffs.

Blotter: Lying on the Sidewalk and Sports Arguments

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

(MAP) Vehicle Burglaries Decline Last Week

Hopkins had two break-ins between July 16 and July 22.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Child Endangerment and Assault

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between July 16 and July 22.

Hopkins Police Arrest Repeat Drunken Driver for Refusing Alcohol Tests

Police say Peter James Trumble was stopped after leaving a Hopkins liquor store and that he refused to take a breath, blood or urine test even though he appeared to be drunk.

Blotter: Sword-Toting Visitors

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Cafeteria Manager Suspected of Stealing Nearly $1,800 From Workplace

Shala Marie Stadtfeld has been charged with felony theft.

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Volunteers to be Special Deputies

Special deputies perform important public safety duties at community events, at crime scenes, on the waterways and during emergencies.

West Metro Social Media Users Respond to Aurora Theater Tragedy

A look at what Twitter users around the 55343 zip code had to say about Friday's shooting.

July Sees Surge in Vehicle Break-Ins

As of July 15, Hopkins is already ahead of May and June numbers.

Hopkins Police Perform Drug Search at Smetana Address

Charges are pending from the search, which took place Thursday evening.

Richfield Man Accused of Forging Prescription at Blake Road Walgreens

Robert Lamont Swarn said he wanted oxycodone so someone else could sell it.

Blotter: Sidewalk Urination and a Psychiatric Hold

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Drug Paraphernalia and Domestic Assault

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between July 9 and July 15.

Hopkins Man Charged with Sexually Abusing 6-Year-Old Niece

Police say Edgar Jesus Gonzalez-Mendoza had repeated sexual contact with the girl.

Blotter: Throwing Doors and Dog Disputes

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Prosecutors Charge First Person Under Hopkins’ New ‘Airsoft Ban’

The ban took effect May 10. This week’s charge stems from a June 13 incident at Creekview Apartments.

Fire Department Offers CPR, AED Classes

The one-hour class can increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest.

SLP Man Suspected of Fraudulent Charges at Local Businesses

Roddee Shane Rottum has been charged with felony transaction card fraud.

Police: Man Punched Girlfriend’s Son for Taking His Marijuana Pipe

Joesf Wayne Jacques has been charged with felony domestic assault.

Hopkins Man Admits to Vehicle Break-Ins

Prosecutors also have charged the man accused of buying the stolen property.

Blotter: A Crop of Vehicle, Garage Burglaries

A twice-weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Hopkins Arrest Log: Drunken Driving and Drug Possession

A list of arrests Hopkins police made between July 2 and July 8.