Updated: Second Dead Woman Found in Car Linked to Woodbury Man

Alberto Prece Palmer, 24, is a suspect in the death of Klaressa L. Cook.

Police, Firefighters Called to Two Dumpster Fires on Abercrombie Lane, Arson Suspected

A witness told Stillwater police he was out for a jog at about 9:30 p.m. on May 15 when he saw smoke and flames coming from a Dumpster in the 3600 block of Abercrombie Lane. The witness said he saw three teens running away from the blaze.

Body Found, Motorcycle Crash, Mellow Yellow: East Metro Public Safety Roundup

Here’s a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington and St. Croix Counties, including a Woodbury incident that involved a strange brew.

Minnesota’s Prison System: Judge Greg Galler

In all, Minnesota’s prisons house approximately 9,500 adult inmates at an annual cost of approximately $465 million.

Police: Man Drinks Own Urine Sample

The 23-year-old will likely be charged with second-degree DWI and second-degree test refusal.

Eric Richard Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges Stemming from Downtown Bar Fight

Eric Richard pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault charges Friday morning in relation to the death of Adam McCloud after an altercation last year at a bar in downtown Stillwater.

Photos: Barn Fire in Grant

Firefighters were called to a barn fire Thursday evening in the 9700 block of 60th Street North in Grant.

Bayport Ranks #9 in Twin Cities for Speeding Tickets Issued Per Capita

WCCO-TV ranked 78 Twin Cities-area police departments on the number of speeding tickets per capita issued in 2011. Bayport was high on the list at No. 9. Stillwater was near the bottom of the list at No. 70. Oak Park Heights ranked 36th.

Update: Body Found in River Identified as Missing Baldwin Man

The body of a man found Tuesday in the St. Croix River has been identified as Donald D. Marklowitz Jr., 54, according to a Washington County Sheriff's Office news release.

Law Enforcement Memorial Day Ceremony is Wednesday at Historic Courthouse

The Washington County Sheriff's Office will honor those who have fallen in the line of duty Wednesday, May 15 during the 19th annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony at the Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater.

Police: Body of Danielle Jelinek Found in Chisago Township

The Chisago County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a body was found Friday in a small body in of water in Chisago Township is Danielle Jelinek.

Police: Hope House Resident Arrested for Possessing, Intending to Sell Meth

A 50-year-old Stillwater man allegedly told police he found about 22 grams of methamphetamine while on a walk on Mulberry Street, and intended to sell it to people members of his group at the Park House in Minneapolis.

Stillwater Student Needs Your Vote to Win TV Commercial Contest

Stillwater Area High School student Drue Lindstrom produced a 30-second video that is one of just four finalists in the Buckle Up & Pay Attention, Teens TV commercial challenge. She needs your vote to win.

Fashion Over Function: High Heel Shoe Causes Woman to Crash Vehicle into Building

A 20-year-old Lakeland woman drove her vehicle into a wall at Smalley’s Caribbean Barbecue in downtown Stillwater Tuesday night after her high heel shoe apparently caused her to hit the gas instead of the brake.

Nude Burglary, 'Doc' Under Fire, Prison Drug Deal: East Metro Public Safety Roundup

Here’s a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.

Tran Found Incompetent to Stand Trial in Fatal Child Shooting Case

The Oakdale man accused of killing 9-year-old Devin Aryal in a February shooting has been found incompetent to stand trial .

Stillwater Couple Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Assault of a Baby

Two Stillwater residents were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of felony assault of an 8-month old baby. The case remains under investigation.

Winter Storm Warning: 'Rare May Snow Storm' Forecast Drop 6–9 Inches of Snow on Stillwater

The warning is in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 7 p.m. Thursday. Look out for heavy snow falling as fast as 1–2 inches per hour.

Oh No! More Snow?

National Weather Service forecasters are calling for 2-4 inches of snow across the metro area on Wednesday night, with more than an inch possible on Thursday.

UPDATE: Washington County Commander in 'Good Condition' after being Shot by Hunter

Jerry Cusick, 53, of Stillwater, was shot by a turkey hunter while he was scouting a hunting area in the Town of Somerset early Tuesday morning. The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the incident.

Prosecutors Dismiss Murder Charges Stemming from Bar Fight in Downtown Stillwater

Murder charges against Eric Richard were dismissed by the Washington County Attorney's Office because the medical examiner could not rule Adam McCloud's death a homicide.

Stillwater Prison Guard Charged With Intent to Deal Cocaine

A 20-year Stillwater prison guard was arrested in Wisconsin last week after a Wisconsin State Patrol officer found marijuana, cocaine and various paraphernalia in his car during a traffic stop on Interstate 90/94.

UPDATE: Massage Parlor Owner Deported after Fondling Female Clients

Land of Pharaohs owner Amir Abd El Malak, 36, of Stillwater, was deported after a jury convicted him of two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in the nonconsensual fondling of female customers.

Grand Jury Indicts Little Falls Man on Two Counts of Murder for Thanksgiving Day Shooting

The Washington County Attorney’s Office is handling the Thanksgiving shooting case for the Morrison County Attorney’s office because of a conflict of interest.

Firearm-Safety Instructor Resigns after Accidentally Firing Gun in School Cafeteria

The gun-safety instructor who accidentally fired a weapon before a class on the campus of Salem Lutheran Church and School on April has resigned, the Pioneer Press reports.

Boston Marathon Hits Home, Teen Killed in I-94 Crash: East Metro News Roundup

A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.

Bear Break-in, Deadly Crashes, TJ Maxx Maced: Washington County Public Safety Roundup

The weekly listing of police and fire stories from Washington County.

Snow Doesn't Stop the 2013 Spring Flood Run

“The bad weather does not stop us,” the Spring Flood Run’s website reads. “The run is never cancelled because of anything! EVER!” The run

Update: TJ Maxx Provides Video of Chemical Incident to Police

In a statement, a TJ Maxx spokesperson said there are protocols in place that stores need to follow before releasing video surveillance footage, and "while it took a bit longer than we would have liked," police have been provided the video.

Power Restored for Hundreds of Xcel Customers in Bayport

More than 300 Xcel Energy customers in Bayport were without power Wednesday evening, according to Xcel's power outage map. The power has since been restored.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week is April 21-27

The Minnesota Alliance on Crime and its partners are sponsoring events in the Twin CIties during National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Video: A Snowy Spring Tornado Drill

There will be a second statewide drill at 6:55 p.m. Thursday.

Police: Gun-Safety Instructor Fires 1911 Colt 45 Inside School Cafeteria

A 76-year-old Cottage Grove man was “very apologetic” to police about the incident saying, “you gentlemen can’t imagine the embarrassment I feel towards myself for what took place." The instructor told police "he assumed the weapon was em

Bank Robbery, Townhome Fire, Another Grocery Store Groping: County Public Safety Roundup

Here’s a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.

Stillwater Police: Two Freight House Bouncers Assaulted, Suspects Still at Large

Police were called to the Freight House at about 1:15 a.m. Sunday on a report that two members of the nightclub’s security staff had been assaulted by a group of patrons.

UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning Blankets Metro, Including Washington County

Snow should start falling in earnest Wednesday night.

Police Search for Suspect in Robbery at Western Bank in Oakdale

Squad cars were scouring the area Monday morning.

Police Investigate Second Report of Groping in Cub Foods Parking Lot

After seeing media reports last week, a 25-year-old Woodbury woman told Stillwater police that she, too, was groped by a man while she was in the parking lot of Cub Foods on April 3.

Witness to Stillwater Police: 'He's Drunk and He Just Crashed His Car'

A 29-year-old Stillwater man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and hit and run after he allegedly sideswiped a truck in the 800 block of Owens Street. According to police, a preliminary breath test resulted in a reading of .196.

Pete Orput: Child Abuse is Everyone’s Business

April is recognized in the United States as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.