Stillwater Experiences 'Rash' Of Small Suspicious Fires

Last week, Stillwater had a rash of suspicious fires in catch basins and a garbage can.

Stillwater Police: A Man Found Passed Out In His Car and More

Stillwater Police Blotter: Nov. 14-16.

Stillwater Police: Distracted Driving, Disorderly Conduct

Stillwater Police Blotter Nov. 10-12

Man Faces Felony Harassment Charges Stemming from Birchwood Townhomes Fire Investigation

A 26-year-old Byron man was charged with stalking last week as the result of the Stillwater Police Department's investigation into the Birchwood Townhomes fire.

Stillwater Police Rescue Elderly Woman from Structure Fire

The cause of the fire appears to be near the electrical connections of the washer and dryer unit, Stillwater Fire Chief Stu Glaser said. Damage is estimated at $5,000.

Stillwater Police: Squatters Found In Tent and a Stolen Car

Stillwater Police Blotter: Oct. 27-30.

Judge Orders Police to Release the Names of Witnesses in Stillwater Dominatrix Case to Defense

Washington County Judge Susan Miles gave Stillwater police seven days to turn over the names of four witnesses to Kristal Ann Taylor, who is representing herself in the "Taboo Goddess" case, according to the Pioneer Press. A contested omnibus hearing is s

Stillwater Police: Attempted Burglary, A Missing Engagement Ring

Stillwater Police Blotter for Oct. 21-24.

Stillwater Area High School Grad Dies in an Underwater Welding Accident in North Dakota

Funeral services for Joseph Patrick Gordon Gould, a 1997 graduate of Stillwater Area High School, will be held this week in Edina.

Stillwater Crime Rates Rising, Says FBI Report

Stillwater Police Chief John Gannaway encourages his officers to use their local knowledge and connections to identify crime trends.

Stillwater Police: Houses get Gooed Overnight

Stillwater police blotter Oct. 18-20.

Stillwater Couple Federally Indicted for Orchestrating $5 million Mortgage Fraud Scam

A federal indictment alleges that the Stillwater couple defrauded lenders out of $5 million, while using some of the fraudulent proceeds to live in a Hastings home while enjoying a Spicer Lake vacation home.

Charges: Wisconsin Mother Allegedly Steals more than 160 Items from Walmart, Cub Foods

A 39-year-old Wisconsin mother reportedly stole more than $1,200 of merchandise from Walmart and Cub Foods while at the stores with her children.

Charges: Stillwater Mother Passed Out in Tub after Mixing Cough Syrup, Vicodin and Alcohol

A 29-year-old Stillwater woman allegedly mixed Vick’s cough syrup, Vicodin and alcohol before she passed out in the bathtub with the water running, according to charges filed by the Washington County Attorney’s Office. Two young children—ages 2 and 4 ye

Former Lakeview Nurse Gets Probation for Stealing Narcotics

A 45-year-old woman from New Richmond was sentenced to three years of probation for stealing hydromorphone—a derivative of morphine—by accessing drug storage cabinets using her unique user identification and password at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater

Stillwater Police: Attempted Abduction Tales, Theft

Stillwater police blotter Oct. 14-16

PHOTO GALLERY: Stillwater Fire Department Open House

The Stillwater Fire Department hosted an open house Saturday as part of Fire Prevention Week.

Get Out in Stillwater: A Rummage Sale for Music, Fire Prevention and WIne

Stillwater’s weekend entertainment guide to wine, fire prevention and farm fun.

Stillwater Fire Department's Open House is Saturday

The Stillwater Fire Department will be hosting an open house Saturday, Oct. 15 to culminate Fire Prevention Week.

Stillwater Police: Bull Dog Reportedly Attacks Mini Chihuahua

Stillwater Police blotter Oct. 11-12.

UPDATE: Washington County Sheriff Hutton Urges a Rethink in the Distracted Driving Debate

Forty-six percent of all damage to Washington County cruisers comes from striking or running over wildlife, Hutton said.

Stillwater Police: A Close Call on Main Street and Theft

Stillwater Police Blotter Oct. 7-8.

Stillwater Police: Mother Found Passed Out In Bathtub

Stillwater Police Blotter Oct. 6-7.

DNR Restricts Campfires throughout Minnesota Due to High Fire Danger

As of midnight Oct. 6, the Minnesota DNR restricted open burning to only include special exceptions by the county, state or federal agencies that have permitting responsibilities.

Stillwater Police: Valley Outreach Donation Bins Robbed Twice

Stillwater Police Blotter Oct.4

Stillwater Police: Cat Alerts Homeowner To Shirtless Visitor

Stillwater Police Blotter Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.

Stillwater Police: A Family Trip to the Grocery Store Jails Mom

Stillwater Police Blotter for Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Stillwater Police:Mysterious Visit by 'Police,' a Stalker Report

Stillwater Police Blotter for Sept. 26-28.

Stillwater Police: Drunk Punches, a Late Night 'Bear' Sighting

Stillwater Police Blotter Sept. 23-25

Stillwater Police: Thief Helps Themself To A Treat

Stillwater police blotter Sept. 21-23

Stillwater Police: Rollover Accident Occurs on 36

Stillwater Police Blotter Sept. 20-21

Stillwater Police: A Man With Stolen Kicks Goes to Jail Barefoot

Stillwater Police Blotter: Sept. 17-18.

Stillwater Police: Zephyr Found Derailed

Stillwater Police Blotter: Sept. 14

Stillwater Police: Woman Joins Her Husband in Jail

Stillwater Police Blotter Sept. 9-11

PHOTO GALLERY: Minnesota Recalls the Sept. 11 Attacks

Law enforcement, firefighters and others gathered to remember 9/11.

10 Years Later: The 9/11 Terrorist Attack 'Feels Like it Happened Yesterday'

Deputy Chief Tim Ballis of the Stillwater Fire Department discusses the impacts 9/11 has had on him as a firefighter, 10 years after the Twin Towers fell.

10 Years Later: 9/11 Forced First Responders to take International Terrorism 'Really Seriously'

Stillwater Police Chief John Gannaway discusses the impacts 9/11 has had on police training and emergency preparedness.

10 Years Later: Fire Chief Discusses the Impacts of 9/11 on the Fire Service

Stillwater Fire Chief Stu Glaser discusses the changes and impacts the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have had on the fire service over the past 10 years.

Stillwater Police: Solicitors Arrested and Pop Machine Change

Stillwater Police Blotter from Sept. 8.

UPDATED: Hudson Woman in Critical Condition After Head-On Crash on Highway 95

The Minnesota State Patrol is reporting that alcohol as detected on both drivers. Highway 95 was closed in both directions for about two hours following the crash.