Tuesday, June 19, 2012
What's your favorite financial institution in St. Michael or Albertville? Patch wants to know.
There are all sorts of archetypal American heroes: John Wayne. John F. Kennedy. Abraham Lincoln. My favorite: Jimmy Stewart, especially in his role as caring banker Geroge Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life." He wasn't just a friendly banker -- his work was as vital to the community good as soldiers defending our freedom, teachers inspiring our kids and doctors protecting our health. And so it is today; a good bank or credit union is a vital part of financial prosperity, offering a hand with everything from buying that first house to providing a comfortable retirement. Which financial institution in the St. Michael-Albertville area has earned your trust? Where do you turn to ensure that your money works as hard as you do? Nominate your …
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wright County Sheriff Joe Hagerty of St. Michael said his department is working closely with the FBI and other metro police agencies to catch a bank robber that’s been hitting branches all over the Twin Cities.
Wright County Sherriff Joe Hagerty has seen a few bank holdups in his time. “I think, in the last few years, there have been about seven that I can recall. Each time, we’ve been able to help catch the guys responsible.” He’s hopeful that will be the case this time, about a week after Premier Banks of Albertville was robbed at gunpoint. He said he isn’t certain the robbery here is tied to bank hits in places such as Arden Hills, Richfield, Northfield and Shakopee, but he isn’t ruling anything out. “You look at the surveillance photos from ours and the Arden Hills holdup last weekend, and they’re awfully similar. You’re just trying to determine the guy’s size by looking at a tape, but it’s pretty close. Now, another robbery hit Wright County…
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
According to Hennepin County documents, the woman, a bank employee, stole more than a quarter of a million dollars over five years.
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a former bank teller who is accused of stealing money from automated teller machines (ATM) at the Hassan bank where she worked. The sheriff's office issued a news release Wednesday stating the thefts occurred at the First National Bank of Elk River in Hassan. As a result of the Sheriff’s Office investigation, 51-year-old Kelly Jo Bistodeau of Albertville has been formally charged by the Hennepin County Attorney with felony Theft by Swindle. “Financial crimes are very complex investigations with receipts, ledgers, statements, and other financial records that detectives need to examine,” said Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek. According to the criminal complaint, a total of $259,000 …
Lisa Sell
9:27 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012
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