CRIME & SAFETY
Elk River police report: Boy, 8, is in vehicle as thief opens door, steals purse; assault reported on Highway 169
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor A boy was inside a vehicle in Elk River when a male opened the door and stole a purse. A woman reported that her vehicle was parked in front of Dawn of Discovery Childcare, 19280 Evans St., at the time of the theft. The vehicle was running and her 8-year-old...
Motorcyclist injured in crash on 101
An Elk River man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway 101 in Otsego. Ronnell Shaw, 58, was taken to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids with injuries that the Minnesota State Patrol described as non-life-threatening. The Kawasaki motorcycle was southbound on Highway 101 near 90th Street NE just before 12:30 p.m. April 14 when it crashed, according to the State Patrol. Alcohol was not involved, the State Patrol said.
Maple Grove Police Celebrate Return of SROs to ISD279 Schools Amid National Debate
Maple Grove Police Department took to Facebook to express their gratitude for the return of School Resource Officers (SROs) Missy Parker and Tony Mollen to the Independent School District 279. The department highlighted the story by David Schuman which underscored Maple Grove's endorsement of SROs within its schools. "Grateful to have SRO’s, Missy Parker & Tony Mollen return to @ISD279 schools. Great story by David Schuman who dedicated time report Maple Grove’s support for SROs," the post read, celebrating the officers' comeback.
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