West metro police blotter

March 26, 2016 at 3:41AM

CORCORAN

MARCH 4

Theft. A cellphone was reported stolen from a home in the 7100 block of Jubert Lane. A parent said that someone took their daughter's cellphone while she was attending a house party.

EDINA

FEB. 22

Theft. A 2013 Honda Civic was stolen from the parking lot at Southdale Center.

FEB. 25

Theft. A 16-year-old boy was arrested for theft and disorderly conduct at the Cheesecake Factory in Southdale Center.

FEB. 27

Assault. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the 3300 block of Edinborough Way. A 28-year-old Eden Prairie man was arrested for assault, obstructing the legal process and drunken driving.

FEB. 28

Drugs. Three 16-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl were arrested for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and tobacco, and curfew violation following a traffic stop at 50th Street and France Avenue S.

EXCELSIOR

MARCH 1

Indecent exposure. Officers responded to a report of a man urinating in the street at Common Beach. The 55-year-old man explained to officers that he wasn't able to get to a bathroom in time, so he went behind his truck. Officers issued a warning and asked him to leave the park.

MINNETRISTA

FEB. 28

Assist public. Officers gave three Bloomington juveniles a ride from the high school to Minnetonka. The school was being locked for the night and the parent picking them up could not find it.

GREENWOOD

FEB. 22

Suspicious activity. A resident on Minnetonka Boulevard reported receiving a suspicious package. Officers inspected the package and determined it was not a threat.

PLYMOUTH

FEB. 27

Theft. A chain saw was missing after a resident had people over to his home in the 1100 block of Evergreen Lane.

RICHFIELD

FEB. 29

Weapon. Officers went to Motel 6, 7640 Cedar Av. S., on a report of a male guest who dropped a handgun. They arrested a 44-year-old Richfield man for carrying a weapon without a permit.

MARCH 2

Drugs. A 21-year-old Richfield man was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after officers checked on a suspicious vehicle.

MARCH 3

Drugs. A 19-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of marijuana after a traffic stop at 77th Street E. and Portland Avenue. A half-pound of marijuana was located in the vehicle.

MARCH 5

Alcohol violation. Officers conducted an alcohol compliance check at MyBurger, 6555 Lyndale Av. S., where alcohol reportedly was sold to a minor.

Drugs. A 30-year-old Richfield man was arrested for possession of cocaine following a traffic stop at 70th Street W. and Interstate 35W.

TONKA BAY

FEB. 25

Drugs. Officers went to Manitou Park on a report of a suspicious vehicle. A 16-year-old Minnetonka boy was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and a 17-year-old Shorewood boy was cited for possession of marijuana and giving a false name to police.

Susan Hilliard • 612-673-7131

An arrest or citation means police suspect a crime has occurred; they are allegations and still must go before a judge. Items are selected from reports made to police departments and are not intended to provide a comprehensive picture of crime.

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