Body of Elderly Man Found in Hugo

Those who found the body were searching for Radivoje “Ray” Novakovic, who has been missing since July 21.

Fire Damages Stillwater Home, Standoff in Lake Elmo: East Metro Crime Rewind

This week's roundup also includes a Woodbury boy who says the darndest thing.

Oakdale Girl Accidentally Shot by Her Younger Sibling

Police at 6:33 p.m. were called to the 1800 block of Helena Road North and found the girl in an upstairs living room. The 9-year-old girl was transported to Regions Hospital.

Stillwater Police will Crack Down on Motorcycle Noise with Enhanced Enforcement

The main issue is motorcyclists who rev the throttle while sitting at intersections and as they leave the north end of downtown, Chief John Gannaway said. A lot of the idling noise is fine, but it becomes an issue when people gun the throttle.

Police: Hallucinating Lake Elmo Woman Arrested after Standoff

The standoff ended peacefully, and response by law enforcement limited the danger to a Lake Elmo neighborhood Wednesday night.

Firefighters Battle Blaze On First Street In Stillwater

Firefighters rescued the Schwartz family's pet cat and were able to salvage some of their belongings, Stillwater Fire Chief Stu Glaser said. No one was injured in the blaze.

Investigators Continue Search for Missing Hugo Man

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's continued assistance in checking their property, including outbuildings, stored vehicles or watercraft, covered pools.

Search for Missing Hugo Man Expanded

Radivoje Ray Novakovic has been diagnosed as being diabetic, mild bi-polar and has been known to get disoriented.

Drunken St. Croix Swimming Ends in Charges, Woodbury Teen Still Missing: East Metro Crime Rewind

Drunken St. Croix Swimming Ends in Charges, Woodbury teen still missing and a Bayport man is cited after gobbling $50 worth of cookies in Cub Food's bakery, and then trying to leave the store without paying.

Woodbury Police Continue Search for Missing Teen Kyle Konkler

Officials have received unconfirmed information that Konkler, who has autism, may have traveled out of the state.

Man Gobbles $50 in Cookies at Cub, Tries to Leave Without Paying

The man told Stillwater police he has been battling an eating disorder for about a year that causes him to “binge and purge” and that is the reason “for consuming the large quantities of bakery goods in the store.”

UPDATE: Woodbury Police Continue Search for Vulnerable Teen

Man Yelling Obscenities During Summer Tuesdays, Says he was 'Just Rocking Out'

Brian Ogren, 55, of Green Bay, Wis., was cited for disorderly conduct and transported to Detox after dropping "F-bombs" in the presence of a large group of children at Summer Tuesdays. According to police, he had a blood alcohol level of .21.

Police: Armed Intruders Bound Woman, Brandish Gun, Steal Safe and Jewelry

During a home invasion in West Lakeland Township Monday night, police say a group of men bound a woman with zip-ties, brandished a handgun and stole a safe and jewelry.

Update: Car-Trunk Kidnapping in Forest Lake Walmart Determined to be a 'Prank'

A female kidnapping victim escaped from the trunk of a car Sunday before a man forced her back in, witness statement and store video suggest. Police are asking for the public's help.

Police: Thieves Swipe Inflatable 'Despicable Me' Minion from McDonald's

The inflatable minion is about 8-feet tall and 6-feet wide, according to the police report. The inflatable is valued at $250.

Bicyclist Transported to Regions Hospital After Being Struck by Vehicle

A 19-year-old Stillwater man was arrested on suspicion of criminal possession of prescription pills, reckless driving, driving without a valid license and driving without insurance.

Burglars Hit Stonebridge Elementary in a Failed Attempt to Steal Popsicles

In this incident, police believe the burglars entered the school from the roof, headed to the kitchen area and swiped popsicles from the freezer.

Stillwater Fire Department Staffing Reaches 'Concerning' Low

The Stillwater City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved Fire Chief Stu Glaser’s request to immediately begin the process to hire two new full-time firefighters.

Bird Trouble, Stealing from Kids, Subway Robbery: East Metro Crime Roundup

Strange Police Calls: Swooping Robins, Woodchucks Not Welcome, and More

Police Investigate Inmate's Death after Incident at Stillwater Prison

Officials say the inmate was injured at the prison and was taken to Region’s hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Eric Richard Arrested for Violating Conditions of Release

Richard was taken into custody by jail staff Thursday morning—and the judge raised his bail to $30,000—after he failed to show up for two separate urine analysis appointments, Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said.

St. Paul Man Dies After Swimming in the St. Croix River

Lee Vang’s cause of death has yet to be determined.

Helicopter Pilot Dies after Crash Off of Century Avenue in Maplewood

Stillwater Plant Heist Suspect Still at Large: Surveillance Video

This is just the latest in several reports of potted-plant thefts in the Stillwater area in recent weeks.

Man Pleads Guilty to Rape, Attempted Murder in Red Roof Inn Hostage Standoff

Rollover Crash on I-94 near Manning in Woodbury on Thursday Morning

Update: Police Investigate Devices Near Kohl's, Menards in Oak Park Heights

The discovery of four suspicious devices caused a temporary shutdown of Highway 36 near Highway 5 this morning in a shopping area of Oak Park Heights.

Wisconsinite Arrested for Chasing People, Offering Teddy Bears & Jelly Beans

A drunken Wisconsinite was arrested in downtown Stillwater last weekend for allegedly flipping off drivers on Main Street, and chasing people down, offering them teddy bears and jelly beans.

Update: Suspected Bank Robber Charged

Community Update

Report: Blacks in Washington Co. 1.4 Times More Likely to Be Arrested for Marijuana Than Whites

Analysis by the American Civil Liberties Union found a big difference in black and white arrest rates despite similar usage rates.

Community Update

Community Update

UPDATE: Stillwater Police Arrest Man who Made Bomb Threat after Robbing US Bank

Police Stop Greyhound Bus on I-94 After Passenger Mentions Bombs

No direct bomb threat was made. The Greyhound bus, which was headed for Chicago, was stopped on the shoulder of the eastbound lane of I-94 near Woodbury Lakes.

Afton Man Killed in St. Croix River Boat Crash; Men From Hudson, Bayport Badly Inured

An Afton man was killed, and men from Hudson and Bayport were badly injured in a boat crash near Kinnickinnic River State Park on Wednesday night.

Red Roof Inn Shooting Suspect to Plead

A plea hearing has been scheduled for the Stillwater man accused of sparking a hostage situation at the Woodbury Red Roof Inn last summer that left one man dead after being shot by police.

Two Men Arrested in Connection with Lake Elmo Shooting

“Charges, if any, are not expected until early next week as the investigation continues,” Washington County Commander Brian Mueller said. The Sheriff's Office is not currently looking for any other individuals directly involved in the shooting.