South metro police blotter

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS

APRIL 5

Drugs. Police responding to a report of a suspicious person in the 8700 block of Asiatic Avenue arrested a 34-year-old Inver Grove Heights woman for fifth-degree possession of marijuana.

APRIL 19

Theft. An adult female residing on the 1000 block of Prospect Pointe Road reported that her two vehicles had gas siphoned out of them. The total loss was approximately $100. She requested extra patrols in the area.

APRIL 20

Trespassing. An officer responded to a school on the 500 block of Sunset Drive after receiving a report of three juveniles on school property who do not attend the school. One juvenile male was issued a citation for trespassing.

Property damage. While on routine patrol in the 500 block of W. 2nd Street, officers found a light pole that had been knocked down and dragged approximately 50 feet by a vehicle. An officer photographed the scene and located vehicle parts that appeared to have come from a newer-model blue Dodge pickup truck. Police were alerted to be on the lookout for the truck and the public works department was notified of the damage.

APRIL 17

Property damage. Officers responded to a property damage accident reported by a woman near the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and 160th Street. She said a driver of a vehicle had struck her motorcycle and told her not to call the police because he was drunk. She told police she immediately took out her cell phone and called 911, and the driver jumped back in his vehicle and fled the scene. He was stopped a short distance from the crash site by a Farmington officer and arrested for drunken driving and having a canceled driver's license.

APRIL 17

Property damage. A man reported that two vehicles in the 5200 block of SE. 160th Street had some type of chemical poured on them that was eating through the paint.

Disorderly conduct. Officers were called to the 14100 block of Cobbler Avenue regarding a disturbance. They arrested a 61-year-old Rosemount man for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

MARCH 29

Traffic stop. Near Vernon Avenue and W. 137th Lane, a Burnsville man was cited for having no Minnesota driver's license after officers made a traffic stop. The man was taken to jail when officers were not able to confirm his identity.

APRIL 2

Disturbance. Officers responded to the 13300 block of Glendale Lane where a 49-year-old Savage man and his 67-year-old mother from Apple Valley were both cited for fifth-degree domestic assault.

Theft and property damage. Officers received a report that a car stereo valued at about $150 had been stolen at from a vehicle at 13961 S. Hwy. 13 on the frontage road. The vehicle also had a broken window and a dented door.

APRIL 12

Burglary. Officers received a call about a burglary in progress at a Savage park near the 13500 block of S. Dakota Avenue. Someone had entered the concession stand and was attempting to enter another building. Nothing appeared to be missing, but approximately $350 in damage was done.

APRIL 13

Burglary. According to police reports, a 25-year-old Prior Lake man was arrested for possession of a small amount of marijuana and driving after revocation of his license. An officer who knew the man and was aware that he had outstanding warrants made the arrest. The man was jailed on outstanding warrants.

Disturbing the peace. A man in the 12300 block of S. Lynn Avenue reported receiving harassing phone calls from a Prior Lake man. The Prior Lake man was advised to stop contacting the man.

Tim Labatt • 612-288-8319