The Wayzata Police Department responded to a wide range of calls throughout December, including traffic enforcement, thefts, disturbances, and several arrests related to impaired driving, according to the department’s December 2025 Activity Report.
Thefts and Burglaries
Police investigated multiple thefts from vehicles and garages, primarily involving overnight incidents in Wayzata and Long Lake. Items reported stolen included knives, loose change, sunglasses, wallets, and credit cards. Several cases involved unlocked vehicles, while others occurred despite vehicles being locked. Officers also investigated residential garage burglaries on Brown Road in Long Lake and a fourth-degree commercial burglary at an abandoned building on East Lake Street in Wayzata, where property damage was reported. Most of these cases remain under investigation.
Fraud and Scams
December saw continued reports of financial fraud, including credit card fraud, cloned cards, spoofed text messages, and scams impersonating technology support. In several cases, fraudulent charges were identified and canceled, with investigations ongoing to determine jurisdiction and loss amounts.
Traffic Enforcement and DWIs
Wayzata police made several arrests for driving while impaired during the month. Arrests included second-, third-, and fourth-degree DWI offenses, some involving refusal to submit to chemical testing, open containers, cannabis possession, and driving after revocation. Blood alcohol concentrations recorded ranged from 0.11 to 0.20. In addition, officers impounded a vehicle after discovering license plates expired for more than two years, with the case forwarded to the Wayzata City Attorney for review of a potential gross misdemeanor motor vehicle tax offense.
Disturbances and Domestic Calls
Officers responded to disturbances at apartments, hotels, and public areas. In one case, intoxicated individuals causing a disturbance in a hotel lobby were advised to leave and arranged for a sober ride. Police also responded to reports of verbal domestic disputes; no physical assaults were reported in those incidents.
Suspicious Activity and Welfare Checks
Police investigated numerous reports of suspicious persons, vehicles, and activity around residences and businesses. Several calls were resolved after officers were unable to locate suspects or determined there was no criminal activity. The department also conducted multiple adult and juvenile welfare checks and assisted with mental health–related calls.
Animals, Fire, and Public Assistance
Officers assisted with animal-related calls, including an injured coyote and a rabid raccoon, both of which were dispatched. Police also assisted the Wayzata Fire Department with a house fire on Ferndale Woods Road and responded to numerous fire and carbon monoxide alarms, traffic hazards, and motorist assists during winter conditions.
By the Numbers
During December, Wayzata police issued 98 citations and 92 verbal warnings. Officers handled dozens of medical calls, public assists, business checks, alarms, and traffic complaints, reflecting a steady level of day-to-day service activity across the community.
The full December 2025 Activity Report is available through the Wayzata Police Department for residents seeking additional detail on individual incidents and enforcement activity.
