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True Crime in the Suburbs

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:44:00 -0600

Here are some of my favorite police reports from The Citizen, the online newspaper serving the communities of Hugo, Centerville, and Lino Lakes from the past year. The lady who posts the police reports (Amy Siqveland), always ads a cute tag line to each report.

On Borrowed Time: A business on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. reported on Nov. 4 that a former employee had been adding extra hours to the timecard for several months. The complainant had warned the employee about it, but when the alleged fraud continued, the complainant filed a report. The suspect had also taken a pair of shoes from the lost and found. Deputies contacted the suspect asking that the shoes be returned.

It Wasn’t A Nice Day: A resident on Europa Tr. N reported vandalism on Nov. 10. Eight large yellow and black smiley faces had been painted on the driveway. There were no suspects. Cost to remove the paint is estimated at $500.

Speaking Of You- Know-Who: Officers responded to a report of suspicious subjects in the woods near Finale Ave. N. on Sept. 5 at 12:37 a.m. The complaint stated that there were approximately 10 people walking in and out of the woods. The complainant believed they were practicing devil worship. Officers located a vehicle leaving the park nearby, and initiated a traffic stop. Occupants stated that they were just hanging out in the woods. Officers advised them not to return to the area.

Saw His Window Of Opportunity: On June 28 an officer on routine patrol stopped a vehicle for swerving. The driver stated that he did not have his license with him, and proceeded to give police a false name. The officer placed him in the back of the squad car, and the suspect asked that a window be opened for air. The officer searched the vehicle and found the suspect’s license. Upon returning to his squad, he found that the suspect had reached through the window, opened the door and escaped on foot. A K-9 unit was unsuccessful in tracking the suspect. A warrant was issued for the suspect, who is being charged with having a license plate light out, crossing the centerline, no driver’s license in possession, providing false information to police, and fleeing an officer.

Taking The Morning Chill (Off): On July 6, deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity on 145th St. N. at 1:23 a.m. when someone saw a truck with a trailer driving behind the lumberyard. Police drove behind the business and found the individuals loading refrigerators onto the trailer. Although they appeared very nervous, they said they had permission to remove and scrap them.

Homework Bound: On April 23, officers responded to a residence on 147th St. N. The complainant was having trouble getting her son to do his homework. She said that he repeatedly forgot his homework at school. Officers spoke with the juvenile who agreed to do his homework.

Dark Side Of The Moon: On April 3 officers responded to a report of indecent exposure. The complainant reported two juvenile females had been “mooning” passersby at the intersection of 130th and 147th St. N. Officers were unable to locate the suspects.

Dinner’s On The Grille: Officers responded to a car-hit-deer property damage accident in the 7300 block of Sunset Rd. on April 2. The driver was issued a deer possession tag and was allowed to keep the deer. No human injuries were reported.

Pop Goes The Weasel: Officers responded to a vandalism report in the 14000 block of Keystone Ave. N. on March 16. The complainant stated that on several different dates, someone had put a full soda can inside their mailbox, so that it would explode when it froze. Several pieces of mail had been destroyed.

A Ser-bian’ Rude: A resident on Isleton Ave. N reported on Jan. 31 that they had received a suspicious phone call from a restricted number. The caller was a male disguising his voice as a female, and stated that he was Georgina from Yugoslavia. The caller made rude comments and threats but was very hard to understand.

Frost Bitten: A vehicle traveling southbound on Geneva Ave. N. on Jan. 25 at 7:55 a.m. had a windshield covered with frost. Officers stopped the vehicle and noticed that the suspect was not wearing a jacket despite the -10 degree temperature. Officer also noted slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and a strong odor of alcohol. A PBT was administered with a result of .16 and the suspect was arrested for DWI.

Night View of Skyline, Minneapolis by Me

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:57:12 -0600

Night View of Skyline, Minneapolis by Me

minusmanhattan: Snowyapolis. Shot from my apartment window. I’m...

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:57:04 -0600

minusmanhattan:

Snowyapolis. Shot from my apartment window. I’m sure everyone’s having a hellish commute, suckas!

Mace attack on Wal-Mart employee; four arrested

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:22:00 -0600

Mace attack on Wal-Mart employee; four arrested :

Four women were arrested by Coon Rapids Police Sunday afternoon after allegedly attempting to shoplift merchandise from the Riverdale Wal-Mart store and spraying Mace at the store’s loss prevention officer who was trying to stop them.

Police were provided with a description and license plate number of the car in which they left and officers stopped the car just as it was turning on to the entrance ramp from Round Lake Boulevard to Highway 10, arresting the three women inside.

A fourth suspect who was running from the store with a shopping cart was chased by Sgt. Kevin Smith and apprehended by the Burger King.

Just a quick note to any felons out there…If you are running through a Wal Mart parking lot pushing a cart full of stolen merchandise and the cops are chasing you, you gotta know when to ditch the cart and cut your losses. Pushing a heavy shopping cart in a foot pursuit will only slow you down.

GPOYW (the shaking fist at the sky edition)

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:51:16 -0600

GPOYW

(the shaking fist at the sky edition)

Minnesota Snow Ah, the first big snowfall of the year. Right...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:10:32 -0600

Minnesota Snow

Ah, the first big snowfall of the year. Right now the falling snow is quiet, soft and pretty, just like that girl you like in your office. At least with this snow we know what’s coming, and it’s going to get ugly later tonight. Unlike the situation with that quiet, soft, pretty girl you like in your office, this snow won’t say vulgar things to your friends, make a pass at your cousin’s boyfriend, or throw up in your lap at a Chili’s parking lot.

Looks can be deceiving I guess would be the moral of this story. (and yes, that little old lady in the picture almost slipped and biffed it in the parking lot)

Man Throws Tomatoes at Palin at MOA

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0600

Man Throws Tomatoes at Palin at MOA :

Bloomington police arrested a man for throwing two tomatoes at Sarah Palin at Mall of America Monday afternoon.

The tomatoes missed Palin by about ten feet. They bounced off the stage and hit two Bloomington police officers who were providing security.

Wold and Jacobs, Minneapolis (1983) by Me

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:05:33 -0600

Wold and Jacobs, Minneapolis (1983) by Me

freshmn: dowhatyouloveandfucktherest: minneapolis. I’ve seen...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:49:28 -0600

freshmn:

dowhatyouloveandfucktherest:

minneapolis.

I’ve seen many variations on this shot and it never gets old.

Journey in a bottle or a bad trip?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:20:36 -0600

Journey in a bottle or a bad trip?:

Salvia, which incenses some lawmakers, is difficult to put into words.

Snyders and Vince bought, smoked and tested the drug all in the name of a more comprehensive public awareness. Seeking to follow in their bold footsteps, to emulate their stint at gonzo journalism, I made the decision to try Salvia myself.

Suburbs guitarist Bruce C. Allen to be taken off life support tonight

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:01:00 -0600

Suburbs guitarist Bruce C. Allen to be taken off life support tonight:

Bruce C. Allen, best known as the guitarist for local rock band the Suburbs and as a graphic designer responsible for iconic images like the logo for Twin/Tone records and the album art for the Replacements’ Let it Be, will be taken off life support this evening at the age of 54.

Hmm, City Pages jumped the gun on this and reported Bruce passed away already. They fixed the link/story from what I posted a couple hours ago. Anyways, here is a post I did a few months ago for their video “Love is the Law”. So long Bruce, you will be missed.

Suburbs guitarist Bruce C. Allen dead at 54

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:57:00 -0600

Suburbs guitarist Bruce C. Allen dead at 54:

wbsc: The Incredible Saga of Hulk Hogan’s Pastamania! Chapter...

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:40:30 -0600

wbsc:

The Incredible Saga of Hulk Hogan’s Pastamania!

Chapter 1: Hulk Hogan’s Pastamania! opens at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. (Resources: Actual video from the grand opening. Promotional photograph.)
Chapter 2: Hulk Hogan’s Pastamania! closes, shortly after opening at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.
Chapter 3: An indeterminate amount of time passes.
Chapter 4: The sign from Hulk Hogan’s Pastamania! resurfaces on the awning of an abandoned building in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. (Resource: Tim Kiser’s photograph - seen above - and investigative reporting.)
Chapter 4: The sign from Hulk Hogan’s Pastamania! disappears and said abandoned building is torn down. Minneapolis weeps…(Resource: Reid Priedhorsky’s documentation of the sign’s disappearance and said building’s demise, in reverse chronological order.)
The End.
Or so we thought…

On Monday, December 14th, come be a part of history as the West Bank Social Center writes the next chapter in this most amazing of stories (and eats way too much spaghetti). This is a one night only event you will not want to miss.

Like a pheonix from the ashes, Hulk Hogan’s Pastamania! will rise again! More information to come.

- Colin

1st Big Snowfall Of The Season On The Way The snow will taper...

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:36:00 -0600

1st Big Snowfall Of The Season On The Way

The snow will taper off throughout Wednesday morning, Augustyniak said. Parts of southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin could receive up to a foot of snow, and Augustyniak said he thinks the Twin Cities will see 7-10 inches of snow.

Once it’s done snowing, it gets cold again. Highs Thursday and Friday will likely not make it to the double digits and the low Friday night could dip below zero.

I don’t ice fish, ski, or own a snowmobile. So to this I say Booooooooooooooooooo! And yeah I get it, it’s Minnesota…..I don’t have to like it.

Cougar Spotted in North Metro

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:41:00 -0600

Cougar Spotted in North Metro:

“There’s a cougar loose in this area? Oh my gosh!” said one resident in the area.

Cleaning House - Grandpa Boy Bonus points will be issued if you...

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:01:00 -0600

Cleaning House - Grandpa Boy

Bonus points will be issued if you know who Grandpa Boy is.

I mean, if you and your friend Alex Chilton took a walk through the Skyway you should look over The Ledge. Know the answer? I Can’t Hardly Wait !

Miss Richfield 1981 will be on TLC’s Cake Boss on...

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:33:04 -0600

Miss Richfield 1981 will be on TLC’s Cake Boss on Monday!

It’s a drag at the bakery this week when Buddy and Co. have to make a holiday-themed cake for drag queen Miss Richfield 1981. Cousin Anthony and Stretch beg Buddy to let them deliver a cake to a party full of women but Buddy has a trick up his sleeve.
Dec 07, 8:00 pm

The 100 Club: Second Viking ticketed for speeding

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:56:00 -0600

The 100 Club: Second Viking ticketed for speeding:

Adrian Peterson wasn’t the only Minnesota Vikings player speeding in the past few days.

Late Friday, the State Patrol confirmed that wide receiver Bernard Berrian was cited on Monday night for driving 104 miles per hour in a 60 mile-per-hour zone on Interstate 694 in Oakdale.

Doublewhiskeycokenoice - Dillinger Four

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:10:27 -0600

Doublewhiskeycokenoice - Dillinger Four

#pastamania

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:40:15 -0600

#pastamania:

tumblelikeyougiveadamn:

You guys, WBSC has a big announcement to make on Monday. Clues on Twitter.

Please let what I think you have to say, be what I hope you have to say. And to everybody else, make sure you follow WBSC!