‘Cruella de Vil’ Arrested on Halloween and Woman Convicted of Animal Cruelty: Police and Fire Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a pedestrian who died after being hit by an SUV and a former deputy convicted of stealing prescription drugs.

Fire in Vehicle, Fire in Chimney, Odor of Gas, Odor of Smoke: Hudson Fire Calls

A list of calls the Hudson Fire Department responded to from Oct. 30–Nov. 4, 2013.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Nov. 4, 2013

A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.

Father Pleads Guilty in Daughter’s Drowning and Missing Girl Found 5 Miles from Home: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man charged with swindling $137,000 from a company.

Homicide Charged in June Boat Crash at St. Croix Cliff That Left One Dead

Hudsonite Daniel M. Schulte told investigators Patrick A. Puhalla of Bayport didn't respond to warnings before their boat hit the rocky shoreline near Kinnickinnic State Park. David J. Riley of New Richmond died at the scene.

A Rollover, Car Crashes and Leaves Burning in the Street: Hudson Fire Calls

A list of calls the Hudson Fire Department responded to from Oct. 23–28, 2013.

UPDATED: St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Oct 28, 2013

A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.

Officer-Involved Shooting and Man Indicted for Ex-Girlfriend’s Death

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a driver charged for texted right before car crash.

Hudson Fire Calls: Oct. 17–21, 2013

A list of calls the Hudson Fire Department responded to from Oct. 17-21, 2013.

NW Health Sciences U. President Found Shot Dead: Report

No reason to think Jeff Nelson's death was "anything but an accident," a university official told WCCO.

Dad Dies, Kids Hurt in Crash at Old Hwy. 35 and Tower Road

A blown stop sign put the minivan in the path of a minivan driven by a Hudson man, according to media reports and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Stowaway In New Home and Burger King Bandit: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a cheerleader sentenced for prostituting her teammate.

Possible Path of SUV That Crashed into Octagon House

Where the MN SUV Jumped the Curb to Hit the Octagon House

The vehicle careened off of Third Street, over a stump and into the historic home's front porch.

Octagon House Crasher Left Wallet Behind in Wrecked MN SUV

Hudson Police Chief Marty Jensen said Monday he's hopeful the suspect will come forward.

100 MPH New Richmond Police Pursuit Ends with Stop Sticks on Stillwater Lift Bridge

The suspect from New Richmond, WI crashed into a pole on Broadway Street early Saturday, according to Stillwater police.

Fatal Fiery Crash and Man Sentenced for Motel Standoff: East Metro Crime Roundup

Police and fire incidents in the east metro this week include a report of a flasher.

Hudson Fire Calls: Oct. 2–6, 2013

A list of calls the Hudson Fire Department responded to from Oct. 2-6, 2013.

Officers Parking on Trails and Man Steals From His Mother: East Metro Crime Roundup

Police and fire incidents in the east metro this week include an autistic teen found safe and a class-action lawsuit against Globe University.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Sept. 30, 2013

A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Sept. 23, 2013

A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.

Tanker Truck Fire and Driver Hits and Drags Army Recruiter: East Metro Crime Roundup

Here's a list of police and fire incidents that occurred in the east metro this week.

Early-Morning Fire Destroys North Hudson Home

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Sept. 16, 2013

A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.

Hudson Bank Robber Caught by FBI in Roseville, Minn.

FBI Special Agent in Charge, J. Christopher Warrener said Rayan Hamad Al-Huthaili, 23, was arrested by FBI agents and Roseville police without incident at about 8:30 p.m. on Monday in Roseville.

Police: Hudson Man Gets Caught Stealing, Then Robs Target Security Staff

Target security staff noticed Perez walking through the aisles at Target, filling a diaper bag with various food items, a roll of duct tape and the movie, “Oblivion.”

Hudson Fire Calls: Sept. 6, 2013

A list of calls the Hudson Fire Department responded to from Sept. 3-6, 2013.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Sept. 9, 2013

A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.

Police Search for Bank Robber, Firefighters Sought: East Metro Crime Roundup

Here's a list of police and fire incidents that occurred in the east metro this week.

Bay City Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Freedom Valu Center Robbery

Jason S. Kearns pleaded guilty in St. Croix County Court to robbing Freedom Valu Center in Hudson last year with a BB gun. He was sentenced to serve nine years in prison.

Update: Hudson Police Continue Searching for Bank Robbery Suspect

Police first learned of the robbery at about 10:45 a.m. The suspect is described as a Hispanic woman with a thin build, about 5’8” tall and wearing black and green clothing, sunglasses and a hat.

Roberts Man Pleads Guilty to Arson at St. Croix Central Elementary School

Justin Walter Nelson on Friday in St. Croix County Court pleaded guilty to arson that caused in millions of dollars in damage at St. Croix Central Elementary School.

Hudson Fire Calls: Sept. 2, 2013

The following information was submitted by the Hudson Fire Department.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Sept. 3, 2013

A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.

Groping Groom, Kidnapping Conviction, Sunken Boat: East Metro Crime

Here's a list of police and fire incidents that occurred in the East Metro this week.

60-Foot Houseboat Sinks in St. Croix River

A private houseboat sank in the St. Croix River. Public safety officials do not know what caused the boat to sink.

Update: Eastbound I-94 Lanes Reopen After Closure from Crash

The crash occurred just after 1 p.m., according to Kare 11.

Hudson Fire Calls: Aug. 20-26, 2013

The following information was submitted by the Hudson Fire Department.

Burn Ban Takes Immediate Effect in Hudson Communities

A burning ban was issued by the Hudson Fire Department.

Aaron Schaffhausen's Friend Sentenced for Threatening Prosecutors

Joseph Rollag, a friend who testified on behalf of Aaron Schaffhausen, was sentenced with probation.