Wayzata P.D. Blotter: Domestic Assault, Smashed Window and Stolen Purse

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Excelsior Man Charged with Threatening Woman in Hospital

Police say Samuel Lee Moore told the hospitalized woman that he would throw her down the stairs and break her neck.

Wayzata P.D. Blotter: Stolen Silverware, Workplace Theft and DWI

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Sheriff Issues Thin Ice Warning for Lake Minnetonka, Hennepin County

Most fatalities caused by falling through the ice are children, according to Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek.

Wayzata Man Charged with Burglarizing Home, Stealing Valuable Jewelry

Police say Patrick Henry McKeever burglarized the Plymouth home of his aunt and uncle and sold almost $3,000 worth of stolen jewelry to a Wayzata jewelry store.

Orono Public Schools Experience "Lockdown with Warning" Friday Afternoon

Students and staff are safe and the lockdown was dismissed at 2:10 p.m.

Orono P.D. Blotter: Trespassing, Suspicious Activity and Bicycle Theft

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Wayzata Police Blotter: Vandalism Spree, Curfew Violation and Stolen Vodka

Police believe recent string of vandalism reports in Long Lake are connected; orange paint balls used to target multiple homes and vehicles over the weekend.

Excelsior Coin Dealer Indicted in $2.7 Million Fraud Scheme

David Marion owned International Rarities Corporation in Excelsior. He is now being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for securities fraud, money laundering and conspiracy.

Prosecutors File Additional Charges Against Spring Park Man

Jules Adair Parent was initially charged with third-degree assault for a May 12 incident in Mound. Prosecutors have now upgraded those charges to first-degree assault resulting in great bodily harm.

Deephaven P.D. Blotter: DWI, Gazebo Fire and Roadkill

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Medical Examiner IDs Man Killed in Accident on Highway 12

A two-vehicle accident on Highway 12 near the intersection of County Road 90 in Independence claimed the life of one person Tuesday afternoon.

Elderly Victoria Woman Killed in Weekend Car Accident

Margaret Ida Bauer was in the backseat of a sedan involved in the crash.

Two Injured After Tire Explodes at Service Station in Navarre

Orono police responded to an emergency call late Friday morning.

Wayzata P.D. Blotter: Stolen Cheese, Burglarized Flowers and Silly String

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Orono P.D. Blotter: Burglary, DWI Arrests and Suspicious Activity

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Orono P.D. Blotter: DWI Arrests, Juvenile Curfew Violations and Suspicious Activity

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Wayzata P.D. Blotter: Elderly Shoplifter, Dryer Fire and Bird Poop

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Deephaven P.D. Blotter: Spilled Concrete, Underage Drinking Party and DWI

Information provided by the Deephaven Police Department.

Wayzata Police Blotter: Stolen Street Signs, Damaged Lawn and Vandalized Golf Cart

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Excelsior Man Charged with Felony Cocaine Possession

Police say Matthew James Preston had a $5 bill with cocaine residue on it when he was arrested for a traffic violation in Shorewood.

Orono H.S. Alum Dies After Assault in St. Cloud

Friends of Colton Gleason have started the Twitter hash tag #Justice4Colton in an effort to spread word of the 20-year-old's death and generate leads for the police investigation.

FBI Joins Search for Squad Car Arsonist; New Reward Offered

Three Orono squad cars sustained serious damage after an arsonist struck late last week.

Mound P.D. Blotter: Indecent Exposure, Copper Theft and DWI

Information provided by the Mound Police Department.

Orono P.D. Blotter: Traffic Accidents, DWI and Suspicious Activity

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All OK After Truck Slams into House Thursday Morning

The incident occurred around 9 a.m., and a building inspector cleared the structure as safe to occupy.

Lake Minnetonka Island Owner Headed to Federal Prison

Jeffrey Wirth spent $2 million to buy an island in St. Albans Bay and another $3 million to design and construct a mansion. Today a federal judge sentenced him to more than four years in prison.

Woman Allegedly Made Nephew Ride in Trunk from Valleyfair to Wayzata

The woman reportedly told officers she didn't want the boy to get the leather seats of her Lexus wet on the drive home from Valleyfair.

Three Sentenced for Passing Fake Checks at Local Target Stores

Counterfeit checks were passed at Twin Cities' Target stores, including one in Minnetonka. "The defendants were well versed in the complexities of using identity theft to commit bank fraud," said Special Agent Louis Stephens.

Orono Police Issue Update on Torching of Squad Cars

Early morning fires are being investigated as possible arson and caused more than $100,000 in damage.

Wayzata P.D. Blotter: DWI, Stolen Paint Sprayer and DWI

Information provided by the Wayzata Police Department.

Wayzata Police Blotter: Swimmer Found Safe, DWI and Terroristic Threats

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Mound Man Sentenced for Failed New Year's Break-in

Burnsville police found Sean Joseph Kacer, 25, disoriented and bleeding, kicking a glass patio door in an apparent attempt to break into a home near Nicollet Junior High.

Deephaven P.D. Blotter: Drunk Driving, Unreturned Consignment and Bicycle in Lake

Information provided by the Deephaven Police Department.

Top 10 Most Read Lake Minnetonka Patch Stories for August

Check out what people were most interested in reading on Lake Minnetonka Patch in August 2012.

Mound Man Charged for Child Porn

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office says they found videos and images of child pornography on a seized computer.

Remember Water Safety This Labor Day Weekend

This year, there have been seven drownings and 15 near-drownings in Hennepin County. Four of the drowning victims were children.

Excelsior Woman Charged with Assaulting, Threatening 17-Year-Old Girl

Police say Christina Marie Moreno repeatedly punched the victim in the face after a party at her house, then sent text messages in which she threatened to kill her.

Wayzata Police Blotter: Intoxicated Skateboarders, DWI and Domestic Assault

Information provided by the Wayzata Police Department. Not intended to be a comprehensive log of activity.

Police Searching for Suspect Charged with $10k Swindle of Elderly Woman

Tonja Larson has been charged with aggravated theft by swindle for allegedly conning an elderly Mound woman out of $10,000.