Prankster Punishment, Attempted Sex Trafficking and Child Neglect: West Metro Police, Court and Fire

Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael.

What Punishment Fits the Crime of a 12-Year-Old Pranking 911?

A boy who allegedly made a prank 911 call about a school shooter was arrested Wednesday morning. What punishment should he receive, if any?

Woman Sentenced for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor in Minnetonka

Kimberly Susan Latham was sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for activity that occurred in Minnetonka.

Police Believe Minnetonka Mom Left 6-Year-Old Alone Overnight to Go Drink

Jillian Rae Neimeyer has been charged with gross-misdemeanor neglect of a child.

SLP Fire Chief Luke Stemmer Retiring After 37 Years with Department

Stemmer will retire from his position as fire chief on May 31. He first joined the SLP Fire Department back in 1976.

The fire happened at Modern Manufacturing & Engineering Monday, March 18.

State Bans Dermatologist with Clinic near Golden Valley from Doing Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Patrick Carney's Skin Speaks clinics are in Edina, Burnsville, Woodbury, Crystal and Blaine. A 2012 Star Tribune series raised questions about his practice.

Police Say Cleaning Lady Stole Rolex From Eden Prairie Home

Lisa May Seitz McMorrow, 50, of Bloomington, has been issued a court summons on one count of felony theft.

Police also responded a dog biting a mail carrier in the 5500 block of Halifax Lane.

Where is the Worst Driving in Hopkins?

Share the locations of problem spots on Patch’s interactive map.

Crime Alert: 'Pigeon Drop' Scam Swindles Victim Out of Thousands

The Richfield Public Safety Department asks residents to be wary when approached by strangers. 

Arrest in Albertville for Theft: Wright County Arrests

The following arrest information was supplied by the Wright County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.

Got a tip? Share it with the Scott County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff: Report of New Prague School Shooting a Hoax

A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly calling in a false report of a shooting at New Prague Middle School, which led to a major mobilization of police force and a lockdown.

Two Charged With Financial Fraud While Working at Long Lake Gas Station

Investigation into the activity began last year when Wayzata police were called to the Long Lake Super America station by a loss prevention manager.

Vicksburg Lane is 'too hard to cross the way it is,' parent tells 12 News.