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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: More Thefts Throughout the City

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department’s Incident Report from Aug. 29, detailing incidents from Aug. 25-27. Police are investigating a theft of a trailer of lawn care equipment valued at nearly $6,000. The incident occurred on the 6200 block of Irving Avenue on Aug. 25. Just a couple blocks away on the 6400 block of Humboldt, another resident reported that a $2,000 lawn mower had been stolen as well. Police investigated an attempted burglary on the 100 block of 70th Street East Aug. 25. Police investigated a property damage incident, in which a vehicle was ransacked on Aug. 25. Nothing was reportedly taken, however the Police did warn the victim of a recent spike in thefts from autos. A young …

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Caitlin Burgess

11:09 am on Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Yeah it makes you wonder how many times your car handle has been jingled to see if it's open!   more ›

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: Woman Opens Front Door to a Not-So-Nice Sight

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

According to the latest Richfield Public Safety crime reports, a Richfield resident, and substitute teacher, came out her front door the morning of July 11 after hearing a noise, only to discover her neighbors’ chairs stacked in her front yard with feces on them. Toilet paper was also strung about in a tree. The victim said she saw two white, juvenile males run from the area and get into a light colored SUV. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first harassment incident the woman has endured in the past week. According to the reports, she also reported that an unknown suspect lit a tampon on fire in front of her door on July 4.  Police have not found out what is causing the harassment. Other incidents from July 11-13 included: Police are …

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: Five Juveniles Charged With Underage Drinking

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

All the following information was taken for the Richfield Public Safety Department’s crime reports from June 27, detailing incidents from June 23-26. A 22-year-old Richfield man was charged with marijuana possession in a motor vehicle June 23. A 20-year-old Crystal, MN man was charged with domestic assault June 23. Police are investigating an assault that occurred on 18th Avenue and 76th Street East June 23. Police are investigating a property damage incident that occurred on the 6900 block of 4th Avenue June 24. Police are investigating a theft that occurred on the 7200 block of Cedar Avenue June 24. Five juveniles were charged with underage drinking June 24. A juvenile was charged with shoplifting June 24. Police are investigating a …

Eric B.

9:33 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011

How about all of the binge drinking from 6 to dark every night at 7100 portland. I fear for the Kids.   more ›

Monday, June 13, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: Juvenile Charged With Four Crimes

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

Editor’s Note: All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department’s crime reports from June 13. The reports detailed incidents that occurred from June 9-12. A juvenile was charged with numerous offenses June 9 including shoplifting, fleeing Police, obstruction of legal process and alcohol possession by a minor. A 24-year-old Richfield man was charged with possession of a weapon with a removed serial number June 9. Police are investigating a incident involving obscene phone calls from June 9. Police are investigating a juvenile runaway case from June 9. Police responded to a report of suspicious activity on the 6700 block of Penn Avenue June 9. Police are investigating a theft that occurred at a business on …

Friday, June 10, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: Four Charged With Robbery

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department’s Arrest and Incident Reports, detailing incidents from June 6-8. Richfield Public Safety officers charged four people with robbery after a Richfield man was robbed at gunpoint June 6. According to the police report, the man who was robbed was standing on 74th Street and Portland Avenue when a car pulled up. A man in the car pointed a gun at him and demanded he get on the ground. The robber took the man’s wallet and cell phone and then the car drove off. The victim was able to get the license plate number and Bloomington Police went to the address of the car’s registered owner and took three men and one woman into custody. Other incidents included in the …

Monday, June 6, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: Domestic Assault & Disorderly Conduct

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department's Incident and Arrest Reports from June 6, detailing incidents from June 2-5, 2011. A 33-year-old Maplewood, MN man was charged with DUI June 2. A 36-year-old Richfield man was charged with domestic assault June 2. A 24-year-old man was charged with assault June 2. An adult was charged with driving after license suspension June 3. Three juveniles were charged with criminal damage to property June 3. Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on the 6900 block of Blaisdell Avenue June 3. A 27-year-old Richfield man was charged with robbery June 3. Police responded to a domestic disturbance on the 7600 block of Pleasant Avenue June 4. Police responded …

Friday, May 13, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: Theft, Burglary, Property Damage & More

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department's crime reports from May 12, which detail incidents from May 9-11, 2011. A 21-year-old Hopkins man was charged with marijuana possession May 9. A 53-year-old Bloomington man was charged with DUI May 9, after being stopped by Police on Penn Avenue and West 78th Street. A 37-year-old Minneapolis woman was charged with shoplifting from a business on the 7700 block of Nicollet Avenue May 9. Police are investigating an incident in which a resident received threatening phone calls May 9. Police responded to a restraining order violation on the 6400 block of 16th Avenue May 9. Police are investigating a property damage incident that occurred on the 7500 block of …

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: Six Businesses Get Busted For Selling Tobacco to Minors

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

All the following information was taken from Richfield Public Safety Department's Incident and Arrest Reports from April 25. The reports detail incidents that occurred between April 21 and April 24. Six local gas stations and establishments did not pass Richfield Public Safety's tobacco compliance check April 23 after selling tobacco to decoy minors sent in by Richfield officers. A total of 26 businesses were checked that day. The following businesses did not pass: All businesses with the exception of Marathon were first time offenders and will be fined $200. Marathon will be fined $400, get a two-day suspension of tobacco sales and will be required to appear before the Richfield City Council. Other incidents from April 21-24 were: Police …

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: April 18-20 Incidents

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department's Crime Reports from April 21, detailing incidents that occurred from April 18-20. Police responded to a medical crisis on the 7700 block of Penn Avenue April 18. Police investigated a disturbance involving obscene or harassing phone calls April 18. Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on April 18. Items reported missing include jewelry, precious metals and entertainment devices. Police are investigating an assault that occurred on the 6300 block of Lyndale Avenue April 18. Police are investigating a theft of gasoline from a station on the 7700 block of 12th Avenue April 18. Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on the 1700 block of…

Monday, April 18, 2011

Richfield Police Blotter: Four DUIs in Four Days

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

All information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department’s Arrest and Incident Reports from April 18. A 60-year-old Edina man was charged with DUI after being stopped on the 3000 block of 66th Street West April 14. Police are investigating a vehicle theft that occurred on the 7700 block of Portland Avenue April 14. Police responded to a medical crisis on the 7200 block of 3rd Avenue April 14. A juvenile was charged with marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession April 15. A vehicle was impounded on the 6400 block of 16th Avenue April 15. A juvenile was charged with tobacco use by a minor April 15. Police are investigating a theft that occurred April 15. Police are investigating a property damage incident that occurred on the …

Mary Barnes

8:22 pm on Monday, April 18, 2011

Richfield Police, thank you. Please watch Lyndale, 76th st. today 4Pm, numerous people ran the red light going N. A white, small, hot rod? We have many elderly, and children that live in this area. PLEASE slow down. the next accident could be you. Mary   more ›

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