Police on Shooting Suspect: No Criminal History, No Indication of Mental Health Issues

The Oakdale Police Department held a press conference Tuesday afternoon regarding a shooting that occurred Monday night.

UPDATED: Shots Fired, Child Killed After Oakdale Shooting

Oakdale police apprehended the suspect who allegedly shot at two different vehicles Monday evening, injuring two people and killing a 9-year-old child.

Brief: City Council Approves Pay Raises for Stillwater Firefighters

The wage increases are in line with comparable agencies, and can be implemented within the fire department’s current budget, Fire Chief Stu Glaser told the Council. The paid on-call firefighters have not had a pay increase in more than seven years.

Razor Blade Threat, 'Huffing' Merchandise, Boys Tased: Washington County Public Safety Roundup

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

Inmate's Assault on Stillwater Prison Staff Remains Under Investigation

An altercation at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater began in the food service area Wednesday, when an inmate approached prison staff members with a complaint, and then allegedly attacked DOC four employees without warning.

Pretrial Hearing Continued as Prosecutors Wait for an Official Cause of Death

A pretrial hearing for Eric Richard was continued until March, because Washington County prosecutors are still waiting for the medical examiner’s office to complete their investigation into Adam McCloud’s cause of death.

'Stupid, Redneck Stuff' Results in Felony Weapons Charges for Two Stillwater Men

Two Stillwater men face felony weapons charges after allegedly shooting at street signs with a .40 Glock handgun as they drove from Stillwater to Hugo and back.

Stillwater Man Cited after 'Huffing,' Shoplifting Household Cleaning Supplies at Target

Stillwater Police were called to Target on a report of a “known shoplifter” who entered the Stillwater location just after 1 p.m. on Jan. 27, huffed a can of Endust 10 and then attempted to steal it.

Charges: Nurse Allegedly Stole, Diluted Pain Killers at Lakeview Hospital

A former nurse faces felony drug charges after she allegedly stole, tampered with and diluted the painkiller Dilaudid while working at Lakeview Hospital.

Deputy Punch, Significant Fire, Person of Interest Trial: County Public Safety Roundup

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

Jury Finds Stillwater Massage Parlor Owner Guilty of Criminal Sexual Conduct

Land of Pharaohs owner Amir Abd El Malak, 36, was convicted of two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in the nonconsensual fondling of female customers at his massage parlor in Stillwater.

Stillwater Man Charged with Burglarizing Downtown Boutique

After responding to a report of a burglary in progress, Stillwater police saw a man, dressed in black, lying on his stomach crawling toward the exit of Bronze Boutique.

North St. Paul Man Charged with Assault, Fleeing Police after Courtroom Ruckus

A 20-year-old North St. Paul man allegedly punched one sheriff's deputy and threw a chair at another in the Washington County Courthouse before breaking free and fleeing across Highway 36. He was eventually arrested and charged with felony assault.

Prostitution Allegations, Murder Charge, Walmart Trouble: County Public Safety Roundup

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

Oakdale Woman Faces Murder Charge After Scandia Man Overdoses

The case relates to the Aug. 1, 2012, methadone overdose of a Scandia man.

Minnesota DNR: Warmer Weather Could Mean Ice Dangers

Anyone heading out on the ice should: wear a life jacket, carry a set of ice picks, check with a local bait shop or resort— ask about ice conditions— and measure the ice.

Pete Orput to Prosecute Little Falls Thanksgiving Day Homicide Case

Byron Smith is charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of Haile Kifer and Nicholas Brady, two cousins who were repeatedly shot after they broke into Smith’s home in Little Falls on Thanksgiving Day.

Stillwater Joins Area Police Departments in Donating to Toys for Tots

For the 18th year, police officers from across the metro gathered at the Golden Valley police station to donate toys to children in need.

Winter Weather Advisory Takes Effect in Stillwater area at 9 p.m. Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Stillwater area from 9 p.m. on Wednesday until 6 p.m. on Thursday. Up to 4 inches of snow is predicted along with wind gusts up to 40 mph.

Missing Woman, President Pimpin, Hammer Threat: Washington County Public Safety Roundup

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

'Person of Interest' Named in Missing Oakdale Woman Case, Search Continues

News outlets are reporting that Aaron Schnagl, a friend of Danielle Jelinek, has been named as a person of interest in her disappearance. A third search effort will begin at 9 a.m. Friday morning.

David Francis Speaks Out to Family of Missing Oakdale Woman

The Jon Francis Foundation in Stillwater seeks to improve the public response to missing adults. Danielle Jelinek of Oakdale has been missing since Saturday, Dec. 8.

Lake St. Croix Beach Man Allegedly Threatened Woman With Hammer

A Lake St. Croix Beach man faces two felony charges after he allegedly threatened a woman with a hammer in her Woodbury home.

Sheriff's Deputies, Other Agencies Search for Missing Oakdale Woman

The Chisago County Sheriff's Office is searching for Danielle Jelinek of Oakdale who has not been seen or heard of since Saturday.

Police: Oak Park Heights Woman Charged after Locking Boy Outside in T-Shirt and Diaper

When police arrived, neighbors told the officer that they found the child standing at the sidewalk at the bottom of the stairs, crying and shivering, according to a complaint filed by the Washington County Attorney's Office. The temperature was 34

Man Pulled Over for Grubbing on McDonald's While Driving

It’s unclear from the police report exactly what was so tasty the 19-year-old Oakdale man couldn’t keep his eyes on the prize.

UPDATED: Snow is Here, Winter Storm Warning Remains

It officially looks like winter in Stillwater. According to the National Weather Service, the Stillwater area could see between 6-10 inches of snow.

Police: Mother Arrested for DWI after Teens Cause a Scene at Walmart

A 44-year-old Stillwater woman was arrested for suspicion of third-degree DWI last week after she was called to pick up her teenage son who was part of a trio reportedly causing a scene at Walmart. The woman allegedly had a .26 blood alcohol content.

Girl Molestation, Armed Robbery, 'Sucker Punch': Washington County Public Safety Roundup

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

Police Investigate Report of Assault on Water Street in Downtown Stillwater

A 23-year-old Stillwater man told police he was “sucker punched” by an unknown assailant on Water Street last weekend as he was leaving a bar in downtown Stillwater.

Police: Pick-up Lines Gone Wrong for Woodbury Man

A Woodbury man reported that his brother was assaulted in downtown Stillwater last weekend after he apparently tried using some pick-up lines on a woman at Rafters Bar and Grill.

Stillwater Police Participate in Toys for Tots Program

New, unused and unwrapped toys can be dropped off in the labeled boxes near the Stillwater Police Department lobby, the City Hall lobby, and Central Bank in Stillwater through Tuesday, Dec. 18.

Expect Extra DWI Patrols in Washington County This Weekend

There will be more DWI enforcement in Washington County.

Cop Sexual Assault Allegations, Shooting Investigation: Washington County Public Safety Roundup

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

Maplewood Cop on Paid Leave amidst Allegations of Sexual Assault, Giving Alcohol to Minors

A Maplewood police officer has been placed on administrative leave after allegations that he was involved in a sexual assault were reported to Stillwater Police last month. The Washington County Attorney's Office declined to press charges.

Police: Stillwater Woman Transported to Hospital after Being Struck by Vehicle

Police say the woman was in the crosswalk when she was struck by a Minneapolis man who was driving a vehicle with a frost-obstructed windshield. The man told police he "never saw" her.

Ten People Charged in Witness-Tampering Scheme

Police say Heidi Marie Mastin helped bribe and intimidate witnesses in an effort to get her son, Lamonte Rydell Martin, a new trial. Martin is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder.

Priest Pleads Guilty, Lumberjack Days Swindle, Malicious Child Punishment: Public Safety Roundup

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

Criminal Charges Against Indian Motorcycles of the Twin Cities Owner are Dismissed

Art Welch, of Stillwater, chose to represent himself against property-damage allegations that were brought against him in May by the Washington County Attorney’s Office. The charges were dismissed before making it to a jury trial.

Lumberjack Days Organizer Dave Eckberg Charged with Felony Theft

After months of investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Dave Eckberg has been charged with 10 felony counts stemming from unpaid bills to Lumberjack Days vendors.