2 People Dead After Minnetonka House Fire

The names of the victims in the Westwood Road home have not been released.

4 Charged with Stealing Men's Clothing from Ridgedale Macy's

Police say Harvey Jay Williams, Joseph Keith Smith, Marcel Terrel McMath and Terrell Glasper were responsible for a "grab-and-run" theft from Macy's on Nov. 13.

Minnetonka Man Charged with Threatening Woman with Knife

Police say Orlando Derrick Fields was drinking and out-of-control. "Just bring me to the penitentiary,” he allegedly told police.

Sex Offender Targets Minnetonka Girl on Facebook

Authorities in Washington are investigating.

AMBER ALERT CANCELED for 17-Month-Old from St. Louis Park

The child is unharmed and a suspect is in custody, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said.

Fugitive Burglar Charged with Breaking Into Minnetonka Apartment

Police say Edwin Dale Meaney broke into an apartment in July but left behind DNA evidence that allowed investigators to match him to the crime.

Minnetonka Man Charged with Meth Possession, Again

Police say Robert Jay Wong, already facing charges of possessing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms, had more meth and more guns in his Minnetonka home when he was arrested on Nov. 1.

Alleged Ridgedale Shoplifters Face Felony Theft Charges

Three Minneapolis residents are accused of stealing from Ridgedale stores.

Man Uses Stolen Check to Buy iPads at Ridgedale Apple Store

A woman discovered a negative balance because of a check she didn't write in the amount of $2,142 to Apple.

Top 9 Most Popular Minnetonka Patch Articles in October

Peanut butter recall, marriage amendment and presidential debates: Check out what people were reading on Minnetonka Patch last month.

Man Charged with Violating No-Contact Order at Ridgedale Mall

Police say Eddie Dee Loyd arrived at the mall with the subject of the no-contact order and that he argued with her about a cell phone.

Minnetonka Crime Report: Drugs and DWIs

Minnetonka Police activity between Oct. 8-14.

Apply for the Minnetonka Police Reserve

Members must attend a monthly meeting, as well as volunteer 10 hours of service per month.

Police Arrest Suspect in Minnetonka, Maple Grove Home Burglaries

Police say Lionel Melaki Timms burglarized at least two homes in MInnetonka and four in Maple Grove, stealing computers and other electronic equipment.

Student Teacher From Minnetonka Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Sending Naked Pics to Student

Jenna Anne Schultz, 26, is scheduled to appear at a settlement conference on Nov. 28 and, if necessary, a jury trial on Dec. 17.

Career Criminal Pleads Guilty to Burglaries in Minnetonka, Golden Valley

Jeffrey Boemer was identified after he fled the scene of a Minnetonka home, leaving behind a backpack that contained a prescription inhaler with his name on it.

Female Bank Robber, Man Killed by Officer and Student Threatens School: West Metro Crime Report

A wrap-up of police, fire and court incidents in the west metro for the week of Oct. 1-5, 2012, including a man charged for trying to stab his father and a woman stalked with the help of Facebook.

Minnetonka Crime Report: Robbery and DWI

Police activity in Minnetonka between Sept. 17 and Oct. 2.

Authorities Arrest Woman Implicated in Minnetonka Thefts

Police say Antenese Scottesia Baker confessed to stealing cell phones from stores in a number of cities, including Minnetonka.

Man Charged after Allegedly Threatening to Kill Neighbor

Police say Thomas Patrick Dousette bit his neighbor's neck, strangled her and threatened to kill her.

Funeral Escort Injured in Crash During Procession for Rami Cooks

Kent Stahel was riding a motorcycle in the procession for one of the victims of Thursday's Minneapolis workplace shooting.

Minnetonka Man Identified as Victim in Shooting at Minneapolis Business

Rami Cooks, of Minnetonka, died of a gunshot wound to the head and “was a victim of the workplace incident yesterday.”

Police Seize 2 Pounds of Pot from Minnetonka Apartment

Jake Vincent Bebeau, 19, is charged with fifth-degree drug possession, a felony.

Minnetonka Crime Report: Bomb Threat and Burglaries

A 82-year-old Edina man was arrested for felony terroristic threats at Staples.

Minnetonka Lunds Store Robbed at Gun Point

No one was injured in the incident, but the suspect left the scene in an unknown direction.

Police Find Minnetonka Man Hiding Under No-Contact Order Victim's Sheets

Police say they found Scott Vincent Lodermeier in the home of a Minnetonka woman who has an active no-contact order against him.

Three Sentenced for Passing Fake Checks at 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.

Crash Victim Identified and Athletic Director Resigns: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes a State Fair talent show winner, a lawsuit between a church and city, a Burger King closes and teachers support their striking colleagues.

Minnetonka Crime Report: Credit Card Fraud and Drug Activity

Arrests and police activity in Minnetonka from Sept. 4-8.

Warrant Issued for Man Who Allegedly Stole, Used Credit Cards

Matthew Thomas Rush's whereabouts are currently unknown to probation and his last known residences were found vacant and boarded up.

POLL: What Can We Do to Make Pedestrians Safer?

The pace of pedestrian deaths is up in Minnesota, the Star Tribune reported. How safe do you feel on foot in Minnetonka streets?

Man Sentenced for Failing to Pay Employment Withholding Taxes

Minnetonka business man Stephen Paul Clough was sentenced Monday for his actions as owner of Gamma Vacuum in Shakopee.

Red Flag Fire Warning for Minnetonka, Hennepin County

The warning is in effect until 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

Minnetonka Police Explorers Host Information Meeting Sept. 19

The Police Explorers will host their “first nighter” recruitment night Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Minnetonka Police Department.

Minnetonka Man Charged after Allegedly Threatening to Kill Neighbor

Police say Thomas Patrick Dousette bit his neighbor's neck, strangled her and threatened to kill her.

Man Flees Minnetonka Police Because He Was 'Already in Trouble'

Officers say James Lee Norgaard III told them that he fled because he was on probation for car theft.

Minnetonka: Curfews Keep Kids Safe

The City of Minnetonka enforces a curfew policy for anyone under the age of 18.

Intern Detective ‘Piecing Together’ Minnetonka Cold Case

Golden Valley native helps police research Minnetonka's oldest unsolved murder.

Minnetonka Police Arrest 92-Year-Old for DWI

Also reported in this week's police blotter: A man previously charged with two counts of felony assault, burglary, witness tampering and drug possession was taken into custody.

Larceny and Drug Possession Among Recent Minnetonka Crimes

This week's Minnetonka police and fire report also lists DWI and domestic assault.