Oakdale Man Convicted of Stealing from His Mother

Investigators checked pawn shops for the items, and learned he had pawned her wedding ring, according to the criminal complaint.

Rec Fire, CO Alarm, Medicals: Oakdale Fire Blotter

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

Report: Nicole Beecroft Again Guilty of Stabbing Baby

In a retrial, she was found guilty of killing her child as a 17-year-old in 2007; Beecroft said the baby was stillborn.

Bull on the Loose, Arson Conviction, Dead Body Prank: East Metro Crime News

Also this week, students were approached by a stranger at a bus stop and a Stillwater man pleaded guilty to assault in relation to a bar fight that killed another man.

Safety First: DPS to Host ‘SMARTrainer’ Event at Local Harley Davidson

The motorcycle SMARTrainer mimics the standard controls on a real motorcycle and provides a virtual environment to practice riding.

Gas Odor, Medicals, Alarms: Oakdale Fire Blotter

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

Authorities Shoot 2,000-Pound Bull Running Loose in Washington County

The animal caused a crash Wednesday morning along Manning Avenue.

Woman Convicted of Embezzling Oakdale Company Must Repay $26,000

Samantha Jane Aune, 26, worked as a secretary, bookkeeper and office manager at Decks By Joe.

Oakdale Woman Convicted for Attempted Arson

She approached an officer and admitted she started the fire, according to the complaint.

Jewelry Thief, House Fire, Gas Station Robbery: Public Safety News

Here's a list of police and fire incidents that occurred in the east metro this week.

Tanker Truck Fire and Driver Hits and Drags Army Recruiter: East Metro Crime Roundup

Here's a list of police and fire incidents that occurred in the east metro this week.

Vehicle Fire, Grass Fire, Power Outage: Oakdale Fire Blotter

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

Man Charged in Oakdale Gas Station Robbery

On the suspect’s cell phone was a photo taken less than a day after the Oakdale robbery showing him in the same clothing as one of the men in the surveillance video and holding a large amount of cash, according to the complaint.

Woman Sentenced for DWI; Kids in Car at Time of Incident

Calishia Antionette Hobbs, 27, was also charged with felony drug possession.

Biking Accident, Stolen TV, Lost Toddler: Oakdale Police Blotter

Selected calls to the Oakdale Police Department from Aug. 25-30.

Lake Elmo Boy Dies After Collision with Motorcycle: Update

Visitation for Pierre LeQue has been set for 4-8 p.m. Sunday at CullenCrea Funeral Home in New Richmond, Wis. Services are set for 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, in New Richmond.

Oakdale Fire Blotter: Aug. 31 to Sept. 6

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Reserves

Applications will be accepted through Oct. 31. Applicants will undergo an oral interview process in November.

Authorities Seek Suspect in Oakdale, Woodbury Burglaries

Jeffrey William Boyd is wanted for eight counts of burglary.

Police: Man Caught Stealing, Robs Target Security, Arrested in Oakdale

Target security staff noticed the Hudson, Wis., man walking through the aisles at Target, filling a diaper bag with various food items, a roll of duct tape and the movie “Oblivion.”

Oakdale Woman, Investigated for Theft, Charged with Meth Possession

The 30-year-old’s child was present at the time of the theft, according to the complaint.

Judge Greg Galler: Why So Many Juries?

While juries hold incredible power they only do so for a very short period of time. Accordingly, they are far less likely to abuse that power trying to advance political agendas or punishing their political rivals.

Bank Robberies, School Arson, Cop Connection: East Metro Crime News

Here's a list of police and fire posts from east metro Patch sites this week.

Oakdale Fire Blotter: Aug. 24-30

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

Oakdale Seeks Volunteer Firefighters for Hadley Station

Applicants must live within six minutes of the Oakdale Fire Department's north station. The application deadline is Oct. 31.

Man Charged in Oakdale Western Bank Robbery

The suspect was arrested following another bank robbery in St. Paul.

Lake Elmo Boy Seriously Injured After Crashing Bike into Parked Motorcycle

A 9-year-old Lake Elmo boy was seriously injured Wednesday evening after he collided with a parked motorcycle on Highway 5 near 31st Street, the Minnesota State Patrol is reporting.

Groping Groom, Kidnapping Conviction, Boat Sinks: East Metro Crime News

Here's a list of police and fire incidents that occurred in the east metro this week.

Man Gets Probation After Threatening to Kill Employees at Oakdale Law Firm

The firm represented the man’s ex-wife in their divorce.

Oakdale Fire Blotter: Aug. 17-23

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

State Patrol: Man Busted for DWI in Oakdale After 911 Call

The man allegedly nearly hit several cars, signs and a pedestrian before a state trooper pulled him over.

113 Text Messages, 50 Phone Calls, 2 Charges for Violating No Contact Order

An Oakdale woman was called while police were at her home investigating the July incidents.

Report: Oakdale Man Sentenced in Shoreview Attempted Kidnapping

Brian James Mehlhorn, 30, of Oakdale, was serving time for car theft and burglary at the time of his latest conviction.

Boa Surprise, Fatal Scooter Crash, 'Gangster' Gets Punched: East Metro Crime

Also this week, a Stillwater police officer is thanked for issuing a "lifesaving" seatbelt ticket, a rollover ambulance crash at the speedway, the Cub Foods groper pleads guilty and Woodbury gets a few new cops.

Charges: Driver Drunk and High at Time of Head-On Crash that Injured Sisters

According to the complaint, Jon Wentz, 47, of St. Paul, had methadone in his system, and a blood alcohol content of .08 when he crossed the center line on Highway 5 in Lake Elmo last year and hit the Sobczak sisters car head-on.

Oakdale Fire Blotter: Aug. 10-16

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.

Report: Judge to Decide Fate of Nicole Beecroft, Accused in 2007 Stabbing of Baby in Oakdale

The case was sent back to Washington County District Court after her 2008 conviction was overturned.

Man Pleads Guilty to Groping Women at Store Parking Lots

The 20-year-old has pleaded guilty to groping women in the parking lot of Cub Foods in Stillwater.

Oakdale Woman Faces Felony Theft Charge

She and her alleged accomplice were arrested Aug. 15 at the TJ Maxx in Oak Park Heights and were linked to a theft from earlier in the month.

Oakdale Man Dies Following Scooter Crash

The crash happened on Helmo Avenue North in Oakdale on Aug. 13.