Wright County Deputies Investigating Albertville Burglaries

Two break-ins in shortly over a month have deputies working hard to catch a thief.

Wright County Sheriff's Department investigators are researching a pair of burglaries in Albertville, the most recent of which happened this week.  Back on April 11, a resident in the 11600 block of 52nd Street Northeast reported a break-in at a home around 10:45 a.m., just two hours after the homeowner left the residence. Several items were taken, including electronics and valuables.  "That one remains open and we are investigating," said Sheriff Joe Hagerty. "It really looks like it was staked out. They knew when the homeowner was going to take off and found that opportunity." Deputies believe access to the home was gained via a side window.  Yesterday, May 16, a burglary was reported at 2:49 p.m. in the 6400 block of 64th Street …

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District Judge Seeks Standby Counsel for Man Accused of Killing St. Michael Teacher

District Judge Michael J. Thompson has filed an order asking the county attorney and the man accused of killing teacher Timothy Larson be prepared to discuss moving the case forward.

The Kandiyohi County judge overseeing the murder trial of Delbert Huber, the man accused of killing St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West teacher Timothy Larson last October, has filed a court order seeking standby counsel for the 81-year-old before his June 18 trial.  Judge Michael J. Thompson has ordered that the court appoint standby counsel for Huber, who is accused of gunning down Larson, 43, on Oct. 8, 2011 on Larson's father's land in rural Belgrade.  Thompson, in his order, is asking the prosecution and Huber, who is currently representing himself, to be ready to discuss today, May 16, whether or not the jury trial should begin June 18, or if another delay should be handed down moving the trial to Aug. 1. Central to that …

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St. Michael-Albertville Police and Fire Blotter

Warm Weather Slows Fire, Police Calls in St. Michael Area

Summer-like weather has helped slow down police and fire calls recently across Wright County.

The Wright County Sheriff's Department is seeing a slowdown in calls, but is still warning residents to keep valuables out of their vehicles this spring as certain neighborhoods have been hit by "smash and grabs."  "Some haven't even had to smash," said Sheriff Joe Hagerty recently. "The car doors are just open. The bottom line is, get the electronics out of your vehicle. That's what these guys are looking for."  In recent calls:  May 4 St. Michael Fire Department (SMFD) was dispatched to a gas leak in the 13000th block of 43rd Lane NE.  They were cancelled en-route. May 5 SMFD responded to a medical call in the 13000th block of 43rd Street NE for a female with an allergic reaction. May 7 SMFD responded to a fire alarm call in the 5000th …

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Thefts, Drugs and Drinking: West Metro Crime Report

A wrap-up of police, fire and court incidents for the week of May 6 through May 12, including a key theft threat outside of Southdale Center, a hearing for two massage parlors suspected in prostitution case and an arrest of a suspected lingerie theft.

To keep you up to date with what is happening in cities near your hometown, Patch will be providing regular updates of police, fire and crime related incidents in the west metro. The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story. Man Arrested for Threatening Fellow Moviegoer Over Alleged Key Theft Police say Quentin Dale Roberts threatened to get a gun and kill a man outside a movie theater at Southdale Center last week. Hearing Planned for Two Massage Parlors Suspected in Prostitution Case Hopkins Asian Massage and Yinyin …

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St. Michael-Albertville Police and Fire Blotter

Underage Drinking Rises in Latest St. Michael Area Arrests

The following fire and arrest records were reported by the St. Michael Fire Department and Wright County Sheriff's Department. An arrest implies only that the person was arrested and charged, and is innocent until proven guilty.

April 28 The St. Michael Fire Department (SMFD) responded to a medical call in the 40th block of St. Michael Parkway W.  There was a possible drug overdose April 29 The SMFD responded to a medical call in the 4000th block of Lange Avenue NE for a female with a low oxygen level. May 1 The SMFD responded to a medical call on Interstate 94 for a male having a possible heart attack. The SMFD responded to a medical call in the 4000th block of Lange NE for an elderly female having neck and chest pain. The fire department also responded to a severe weather spotting call at Station 1. May 2 Zachary Marvin Erpestad, 18, of Otsego was charged with felony unlawful hazardous waste disposal. May 3 Juan Antonio Arellano, 33 of Albertville was arrested …

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Toddler Homicide, Groin Kicks and iPhone Theft: West Metro Crime Report

A wrap-up of police, fire and court incidents for the week of April 29-May 5, including bite and fight injuries and a sneaky burglar.

To keep you up to date with what is happening in cities near your hometown, Patch will be providing regular updates of police, fire and crime related incidents in the west metro. The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story. Police Say Dead Toddler Lived Among Garbage and Dead Animals Cotrell Short was found unresponsive when police and paramedics responded to his St. Bonifacius home back in February. Man Permanently Injured After Downtown Shakopee Fight The victim's mother and police are calling for anyone who has …

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Weapons Confiscated, Hunter Shot and Radon: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes another resignation at Best Buy, council opposes same-sex marriage amendment and school board chooses health over profits.

Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (Click on the headline to read the full story.) 70 Dangerous Items Taken From People at Suburban Courts The prohibited items were taken during the first week of weapons screening at Brookdale, Southdale and Ridgedale courts. Maple Grove Man Shot in Kansas Hunting Accident Law enforcement officials say Brian Hansen of Maple Grove was shot twice with a shotgun by his turkey hunting partner last Friday. His condition is unknown. St. Michael Family Takes on Radon After hearing stories about radon gas in basements a few years…

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Albertville Man gets 10 Days for Role in 2011 Crash

Ritchie Elliot, who caused a crash Memorial Day weekend in Albertville, was sentenced last month.

Ritchie Jon Elliot, 44, of Albertville, was sentenced on April 18 for Criminal Vehicular Operation to 365 days jail, $3,000 fine/ 335 days, $2,000 stayed for three years on conditions of probation, serve 30 days jail, pay $1,000 fine plus surcharges, pay restitution, undergo a chemical dependency assessment and follow all recommendations, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, write a letter of apology, obtain permission before leaving the state, provide DNA sample, serve 60 days on electronic home monitoring, have no same or similar violations.  Sentenced by Judge Halsey. Elliot was sentenced for his role in a two-vehicle crash on Memorial Day Weekend last year, caused when he left the …

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St. Michael Man Acquitted of Assaulting Maple Grove Police Officer

Trevor Don Morlock was found not guilty of two charges stemming from a December incident. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office filed a petition for judicial commitment.

After facing two counts of felony assault of a Maple Grove police officer, a St. Michael man was acquitted by reason of mental illness. Trevor Don Morlock, 19, of St. Michael, initially was charged with one count of assault in the fourth degree, a felony, in Hennepin County District Court Dec. 19, 2011.  In the complaint, police said Morlock punched Maple Grove Police Officer Mike Helman in the face after refusing to leave a Bed, Bath and Beyond store Dec. 16, 2011. The complaint was amended in February 2011 to include a charge of felony assault in the third degree. “Officer Helman sought medical treatment for the injuries to his head and brain. Doctors diagnosed him with a concussion,” according to the amended complaint. “Soon thereafter…

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