Naked Teen Wreaks Havoc in North Hudson Neighborhood

Officers with the , the and the had their hands full Saturday afternoon responding to reports of a naked male wreaking havoc on St. Croix Steet North.

North Hudson Police Chief Mark D. Richert on Monday afternoon issued the following press release about Saturday's incident:

On Saturday, May 12, 2012 at approximately 4:00 pm, residents in the 900, 1000 and 1100 blocks of St. Croix St. N. and the 300 block of Oakridge Dr. N. encountered a naked male running up and down the street creating a disturbance, entering homes without permission, causing damage to property, and stealing a vehicle, which was parked on the street running with the door open.  The suspect, a 17-year-old male, was taken into custody a short time later without incident after a residence was surrounded by law enforcement.

According to witness/victim statements, the naked male entered two homes without permission and jumped through a closed window at 1024 St. Croix St. N. breaking the glass and exterior screen.  He then ran westbound on St. Croix St. N. and interacted with several residents who were outside enjoying the warm weather in their yards and gardens.  The naked male entered a vehicle parked on the street facing eastbound, which had been left running with the door standing open as the owner dropped off an item inside his residence.  The owner of the vehicle attempted to stop the suspect from taking his car by standing in front of the vehicle, but the naked male revved the engine and nearly ran him down as he sped eastbound on St. Croix St. N.  The vehicle came to rest in the yard at 322 Oakridge Dr. N. and the suspect was seen fleeing the vehicle and entering the home at 318 Oakridge Dr. N.

Law Enforcement officers from the North Hudson Police Department, Hudson Police Department and St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department set up a perimeter around the residence.  At approximately 4:20 pm the male exited the rear of the residence and was taken into custody without incident. 

The male was transported by ambulance to the Hudson Medical Center for evaluation and treatment for multiple lacerations.  Charges have been forwarded to the St. Croix County DA’s Office. 

The North Hudson Police Department would like to thank the Hudson Police Department and the St. Croix County Sheriff's Department for their quick response to assist with setting up a perimeter to contain the suspect and subsequently obtaining statements from victims/witnesses throughout the three block area.

Richert said the incident is still under investigation pending charges from the St. Croix County District Attorney's Office.