Fight, Death, Swindles: St. Louis Park Police Map

A quick look at St. Louis Park Police Department activity from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

They 'Entrusted Us With Their Safety': Father of Girl Killed in Pond Crash Speaks

Julius Rennie's three children were in the car that crashed into a St. Louis Park holding pond in November. He speaks here about his children, his coping methods and his feelings of apprehension.

Firefighters Battle Garage Blaze in Extremely Cold Temperatures: Fire Roundup

The fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a grocery store that had to discard food contaminated by smoke.

College Coach Accused Of Having Sex With Teenager: Police and Court Roundup

The top police and court stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a car plunging off an overpass and onto a frozen pond.

Man Arrested for Punching Fiancé in Lobby of SpringHill Suites Marriott

The fiancé said she did not fear for her safety since she is “bigger than him,” according to the police report.

After BB Gun Robbery of SLP Family Dollar, Minneapolis Duo Face Up to 20 Years

The pair stole two baskets of merchandise on Dec. 17.

Hennepin Co. Attorney: 'Be Smart When Using Smart Phones, Electronics'

Recently there have been a string of robberies of electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets and computers in the Metro Area.

Man Charged With Pistol-Whipping Ex-GF in SLP, Threatening a ‘Murder Suicide’

The man is in custody and faces up to seven years behind bars.

St. Louis Park Responds to HVAC Fire at Jerry's Foods

Jerry's Foods was closed for two days as the grocery store was ventilated and contaminated food items discarded.

Man Dies in Rollover Crash, But Passenger Not Injured: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a woman who slashed another woman’s face with a butcher knife.

Aggravated Robbery on Cedar Lake Road: St. Louis Park Police Map

A quick look at St. Louis Park Police Department activity from Dec. 13 to Dec. 23.

SLP Man Awarded $125k After Bar Brawl With Off-Duty Cop

The cop is also the subject of a separate lawsuit for a similar incident.

19 of the Strangest Minnesota Crimes of 2013

With sex toys, racing pigeons, naked burglaries and more, the past year had some crazy moments.

Enraged Park Place West Security Guard Throws Vaseline Bottle at Co-Worker’s Head

The co-worker declined to press charges.

Coach Cleared and Police Search for Naked Intruder: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a Level III sex offender moving to a Twin Cities suburb.

SLP Man Charged With Punching, Concussing Woman Who Took His Headphones

He faces up to 90 days behind bars.

St. Louis Park Man Gets 14 Months for Buying Smartphone With Stolen Credit Card

The credit card was stolen from a car parked outside the Woodbury KinderCare.

Man Claiming to be Katy Perry’s Husband and a ‘St. Police Prodigy’ Arrested at Knollwood Mall

The man was cited for impersonating a police officer but has not been charged.

Pond Car Crash, Fire Chief Retires: Top 2013 SLP Police and Fire Stories by Month

Here are the most read police and fire stories from St. Louis Park Patch for every month in 2013.

Hennepin County Has Tips for Avoiding Target Fiasco, I.D. Theft

A security breach at Target has impacted literally millions of credit card users. What can consumers do to protect themselves?

Catholic Defense League: MPR is ‘Hypocritical,’ Withholding Sex Abuse Details

With the church under fire, the league fired back that MPR is delaying the release of information in order to benefit its editorial schedule.

Instead of $4.5 Million and a New Mercedes, SLP Man Gets Swindled Out of $1,700

The man sent four payments to a Miami address after being promised millions of dollars and a new car.

Strong Arm Robbery, Fights: St. Louis Park Police Map

A quick look at St. Louis Park Police Department activity from Dec. 7 to Dec. 12.

Abandoned Box Shuts Down MSP Airport’s Terminal 2

The box was not a bomb, but operations came to a halt for two hours.

Man Gets Life Without Parole for Killing Wife, Unborn Child: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man found dead in a car pulled from a burning garage, priest misconduct and a stabbing threat.

Man Charged With Spitting in SLP Cop's Left Eye, Threatening to Kill Him

The man faces up to three years behind bars.

Man Threatened to Stab SLP Sister and Kill Her Two Children, Police Say

Willie B. Porter Jr. faces up to a year behind bars.

‘Catholic Church is a Total Mess’: Residents Angry Over Latest Accusations

While some are waiting to see how the investigations play out, others are frustrated with a church embroiled in controversy over clergy sex abuse accusations.

Man Found Dead In Car Pulled From Burning York Avenue Apartment Garage

Edina and St. Louis Park firefighters responded to a call around 4 p.m. Monday afternoon.

Paul Barnes Honored as SLP Officer of the Year

Barnes has started and administered a youth basketball summer program, shadowed leaders of other city departments and held a variety of roles including hostage negotiator.

24-Year-Old Dies of Drug Overdose in SLP

Hennepin County has been emphasizing the fight against drug abuse in recent months.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Deputies Say Woman Accused Her Mother of Being Satan, Choked Her: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a woman shot in an apartment, a couple who left a baby in a car and a kidnapping.

Fight, Robbery, Frauds: St. Louis Park Police Map

A quick look at St. Louis Park Police Department activity from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6.

Woman Slapped and Robbed of Phone, Purse on Ottawa Avenue

The woman had met the man who robbed her the night before.

Small Number of Accused Priests Have Far-Flung Influence

Only 30 clerics were on last week’s list of accused priests, but an animated Patch map and interactive timeline illustrate the scope of their time in the ministry.

Lakeville North Student Killed in Crash: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include more information on a fatal crash into a pond, a stabbing and a prisoner escape.

Assaults, Robbery, Noise Complaints: St. Louis Park Police Map

A quick look at St. Louis Park Police Department activity from Nov. 23 to Nov. 26.

SLP Woman Won't Press Charges Against Friend's Boyfriend Who Choked Her

The woman got into a fight with her friend near Keystone Park, leading the friend's boyfriend to grab her by the neck.