South metro police blotter

Last update: July 9, 2008 - 1:10 AM

LAKEVILLE
June 19 - 27: 16 traffic crashes, 38 alarms, 37 animal complaints, 18 medical emergencies, some 251 traffic stops, and 27 thefts. One theft in particular had questionable motives. An officer responded to a construction site regarding a missing portable outhouse.
PRIOR LAKE
JUNE 19
Fleeing from custody. An officer responded to a report of trespassing in the 3600 block of Willow Beach Street. After a car chase, a male, 19, was arrested and jailed for fleeing a police officer and driving after suspension.

JUNE 20
Theft. Report of fishing equipment valued at $235.00 stolen from a parked boat in the area of 16700 SE. Brunswick Avenue.

JUNE 24
Fraud. Officers responded to a complaint in the 2400 block of NW Mystic Lake Blvd. A female, 31, was arrested for offering a forged check, a second female, 36, was cited and release for open bottle.

SAVAGE
JUNE 20
Driving after Revocation. Officers were called to check out a suspicious vehicle in the 6100 block of Dufferin Drive. A male, 28, from Minneapolis was cited for driving after revocation.

JUNE 22
Assault. Officers were called to a fight involving baseball bats and a report of a gun in the 5300 block of Egan Drive. Two males, ages 20 and 21, were arrested for 2nd degree assault.

JUNE 23
Curfew. Officers patrolling observed four boys walking in the 13800 Block of Glendale Road. The officer checked ID’s and found them to be juveniles. Their parents were advised and the boys were sent home.

SHAKOPEE
JUNE 17
Theft. A girl, 17, from Prior Lake was arrested for shoplifting in the 1100 block of S. Canterbury Road.

Liquor law violation. Sale of alcohol to a minor in the 4100 block of Dean Lakes Blvd.

Liquor law violation. Sale of alcohol to a minor in the 1600 block of E 17th Avenue.

JUNE 18
Theft. Two bicycles stolen from a vehicle in the area of 500 Mint Circle.

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