The Wayzata Police Department has released its activity report for June 2024, detailing a range of incidents and responses that highlight the department’s ongoing commitment to community safety and law enforcement. Below is an overview of key events:
- June 2: Officers were called to assist in a K9 operation at 11:10 PM on Emerald Drive, Mound. Earlier that day, a suspicious solicitor was reported at 2:16 PM in the 500 block of Harrington Road, Wayzata.
- June 3: At 10:47 PM, officers responded to a report of shots heard in the 1700 block of Watertown Road, Long Lake. A thorough search of the area yielded no suspects or evidence. Earlier that morning, a theft was reported at Wayzata West Middle School, where an iPad was stolen. The device was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as stolen.
- June 4: The department dealt with a variety of incidents, including a neighbor dispute on Lakeview Avenue, Long Lake, and the theft of a golf cart valued at approximately $12,000 from the 200 block of Wayzata Boulevard E. A potential suspect was identified, but the victim did not provide sufficient information to enter the vehicle into NCIC. Additionally, an officer was dispatched to remove an unwanted person from the same location, who left the area upon contact.
- June 5: Officers investigated a report of suspicious individuals in the 1000 block of Wayzata Boulevard E at 8:01 PM. No illegal activity was found after officers made contact with the individuals.
- June 7: A disturbance involving loud vehicles was reported on Lake Street at 6:04 PM. Responding officers were unable to locate the source of the noise.
- June 9: A busy day for the department included a commercial burglary on Wayzata Boulevard E at 8:30 PM. No suspects were located. Two DWI arrests were made on this day: Elaine Marie Tucker, 38, of Winsted, was arrested for 2nd-degree DWI at 4:52 AM on Highway 12 W, and Tamera Lynn Hagen, 51, of St. Paul, was arrested for 4th-degree DWI at 11:57 PM on County Road 15. A fraud report involving cryptocurrency was also filed and sent to the investigations team.
- June 11: Officers responded to multiple incidents, including a property damage report at 8:32 AM on Hampton Street, where a privacy fence was damaged. The suspect was trespassed from the property. Later that day, officers investigated a theft of services valued at $2,500 in the 900 block of Lake Street. This case remains under active investigation.
- June 14: Matthew Frederick Steindel, 26, of Minneapolis, was arrested at 11:48 PM in the 1000 block of Wayzata Boulevard E for theft, fleeing a peace officer, and drug-related charges. Additionally, a K9 assist was provided to the Minnetonka Police Department earlier that night, though no suspects were located.
- June 15: A 34-year-old male, William Cando, from Minneapolis, was arrested for 3rd-degree DWI and other traffic offenses at 12:17 AM on County Road 15.
- June 18: A residential burglary was reported in the 800 block of Lake Street E in Wayzata at 9:41 AM. The loss was estimated at $200. This case has been assigned to the Investigations Unit.
- June 24: Officers dealt with several criminal incidents, including a residential burglary in the 100 block of Central Avenue S at 6:40 AM, with a reported loss of $150-$200. A financial transaction card fraud was also reported in Long Lake at 5:57 PM, where unauthorized online purchases were made. The total loss is currently unknown.
- June 25: At 11:06 PM, Freddy Daniel Mullo Sayay, 24, of Minneapolis, was arrested for 4th-degree DWI in the 1000 block of Wayzata Boulevard E. Earlier that day, a 44-year-old male from Fridley, Eliseo Diaz-Flores, was arrested on outstanding warrants on Lake Street E.
- June 30: The month concluded with a report of damage to property in the 200 block of Grove Lane at 9:30 PM. The damage was estimated at $3,000, and the case has been forwarded to the Investigations Unit. Additionally, an attempted identity theft was reported in the 600 block of Rice Street E at 1:06 PM.
In total, the Wayzata Police Department issued 148 citations, 8 written warnings, and 226 verbal warnings throughout June. Officers conducted welfare checks, addressed numerous non-criminal matters such as lost property and medical assists, and provided public assistance on 40 occasions. The department’s efforts underscore its commitment to maintaining safety and addressing the diverse needs of the community.
