West metro police blotter excerpts

EDINA

FEB. 2

Theft: A 38-year-old Eden Prairie woman was arrested after stealing $45 worth of food from Byerly's, 7171 France Av. S.

FEB. 7

Drugs: An 18-year-old Medicine Lake man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia and a 16-year-old boy was arrested for possession of marijuana in the 4500 block of Gilford Drive.

EXCELSIOR

FEB. 19

FEB. 21

Burglary: Funds raised from raffle tickets were stolen from Excelsior Elementary, 441 Oak St. Someone pried the safe open.

HOPKINS

FEB. 2

Theft: A catalytic converter was cut off from a vehicle in the 700 block of 11th Avenue S.

FEB. 8

Animal complaint: A dog owner in the 5100 block of Broadmoor Drive was issued a warning about his dog pooping in a neighbor's yard. He was advised to clean it up and told if it happens again, he'll be cited.

MEDINA

FEB. 2

Animal complaint: A resident of the 2400 block of Holy Name Drive was given a verbal warning for dogs at large after officers returned two dogs to the home.

FEB. 2

Theft: A female reported that someone stole $405 during a party at her home in the 18500 block of 5th Avenue.

FEB. 10

Burglary: Electronics, cash and other items were stolen from a home in the 12000 block of Hwy. 55. Entry was gained by smashing a window on a door.

RICHFIELD

Robbery: A man entered SuperAmerica, 7720 Nicollet Av. S., and asked the cashier for a pack of cigarettes, demanded cash from the register and fled.

FEB. 23

Disorderly conduct: A juvenile and a 38-year-old Richfield man were cited for disorderly conduct after officers responded to a fight on the 7500 block of Nicollet Avenue S.

FEB. 24

Assault: A 34-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for assault on the 7100 block of Cedar Avenue S.

FEB. 25

Curfew: A 15-year-old Chanhassen girl and a 16-year-old Shorewood boy were cited for curfew violations after they were found walking at 4:08 a.m. on Yellowstone Trail.

WACONIA

FEB. 11

Accident: An 18-year-old Waconia man was cited for following too close and driving without insurance after he was involved in an accident at Main Street E. and Highway 5 E.