WAYZATA — Police activity across Wayzata and neighboring Long Lake during November reflected a familiar mix of traffic enforcement, property crimes, and public assistance calls, according to the Wayzata Police Department’s monthly activity report .
Officers responded to several theft-related incidents during the month, including a stolen vehicle reported Nov. 29 in the 200 block of Central Avenue North. The vehicle was recovered in a nearby parking lot later the same day and towed for processing as the investigation continued. Additional theft cases included stolen wallets from a business on Wayzata Boulevard East and a reported package theft in Long Lake. Several theft-by-swindle and false-representation cases involving losses ranging from hundreds to several thousand dollars also remained under investigation.
Traffic enforcement remained a significant part of police activity. Officers made multiple arrests for fourth-degree driving while impaired, including several late-month arrests near Highway 12 and County Road 15. In total, police recorded more than 100 citations and issued even more verbal warnings as part of routine traffic enforcement throughout the city.
Domestic-related calls were limited but included both verbal disputes and one arrest for misdemeanor domestic assault by fear. Police also handled a wide range of quality-of-life calls, from noise complaints and parking issues to welfare checks and mental health-related calls. Animal-related incidents ranged from barking-dog complaints to the rescue of a kitten found lodged in a vehicle’s suspension.
Non-criminal activity continued to make up a substantial share of calls for service. Officers conducted dozens of house and business checks, responded to medical and alarm calls, assisted motorists, and supported other law enforcement agencies. Alcohol compliance checks were also conducted at multiple locations during the month.
The police department reminds residents that the blotter is a summary of reported incidents and arrests, and that charges listed are allegations only. Anyone with information related to an open investigation is encouraged to contact the Wayzata Police Department’s non-emergency line.
