Shots Fired, Cocaine & Swindling: Missing Police Blotter

All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department's crime reports from Nov. 1, 2012, detailing incidents from Oct. 28 through Oct. 31.

Oct. 28

• Officers responded to the a report of shots fired on the 6500 block of 15th Avenue. A 32-year-old Maple Grove man was subsequently arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm. In addition, a 31-year-old Minneapolis man was cited for disorderly conduct, and a 21-year-old Minneapolis man was cited for disorderly conduct and posession of a weapon.
• A 24-year-old Rosemount man was arrested for fourth-degree DWI.
• Police responded to a residence to assist in a welfare check. The person being checked was subsequently arrested for cocaine possession.
• A lawnmower and ladder were reported stolen from a backyard on the 7100 block of Lyndale Avenue.
• Two parties were found passed out in a parking lot. After police found narcotics, both were subsequently arrested for possession and taken to jail.
• A juvenile male was observed picking his girlfriend up and dropping her to the ground on the 6200 block of Penn Avenue. the male was later taken to juvenile detention.
• Officers responded to the Richfield Ice Arena on a report of threats.

Oct. 29

• A 33-year-old Richfield man was arrested for fourth-degree DWI.
• A 19-year-old Bloomington woman was arrested for fourth-degree DUI.
• Police responded to a report of an assault at Petco. The suspect had already left when the report was made.
• A purse containing a cell phone, keys and $10 in cash was reported stolen.
• Police responded to a theft at Home Depot. The total loss was reported as $204.
• After having his cell phone stolen two weeks ago, a victim reported that he has started receiving inappropriate and explicit sexual text messages.
• A party found items from a Minnetrista burglary in Richfield and contacted the Richfield Police Department. The items were valued in excess of $1,100.
• Police responded to a possible burglary in progress on the 6700 block of Nicollet Avenue. Two suspects were cited, one for disorderly conduct and the other for lurking.
• A shotgun was reported stolen from a car parked on the 6300 block of 5th Avenue.

Oct. 30

• A cell phone and wallet were reported stolen.
• Officers responed to Tree Trust on the 7100 block of Nicollet Avenue after a leaf blower was reported stolen.
• A 67-year-old Edina man was arrested for fourth-degree DWI.
• A Super America (826 W. 66th St.) employee reportedly loaded Visa cards fraudulently with rewards points. The value of the cards is in excess of $6,000.
• A hot tub cover was reported stolen from a residence on the 6800 block of Upton Avenue.

Oct. 31

• Police responded to Little Ceasar's regarding a theft of $90. An employee is suspected.
• Officers responded to an assault near Frenchman's. The suspects had fled and were not located. The victim was not injured.
• Police responded to a robbery at the intersection of 63rd Street West and Nicollet Avenue. A wallet and backpack were taken at gunpoint.
• A female party was cited for shoplifting $200 worth of clothing from Sport's Authority. She was taken to jail on warrants.
• Police responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of 68th Street and Harriet Avenue. Four parties were cited for underage consumption and open bottle.

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