Tag: Crime

Crime Alert: Burglaries

June 3rd, 2011
CRIME ALERT

The western metro area continues to experience an abnormally high number of burglaries. Although we have not had any burglaries reported in Wayzata or Long Lake in the past month, other west metro municipalities, including Lake Minnetonka area cities, are experiencing many. This alert is a reminder to remain vigilant in the following areas:
- If you have an alarm system on your home, use it.
- Lock your doors when you leave home.
- Lock your doors when you go to bed at night.
- Watch out for your neighbors.
- If you see something suspicious, report it immediately. No call to police is a foolish call.
Report any suspicious activity to the Wayzata Police Department by dialing 911.
Wayzata Police Blotter May 24 – 30, 2011

June 1st, 2011

McGruff says, “Take
a bite out of crime!”

The Wayzata Police Blotter is brought to you by the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition, a non-profit group that raises awareness and money to assist the Wayzata Police Department in keeping Wayzata a safe Community. For more information, or to get involved, visit www.wayzatacrimeprevention.org. Take a bite out of crime!

3rd Degree DWI Reported: 05-30-2011 2256
Male, 62 yr old from Eden Prairie, arrested for 3rd degree DWI and Careless Driving / tested .23 BAC.
Addresses Involved
Wayzata Boulevard E & Chicago Avenue , Wayzata, MN 55391
Names Involved
(Arrested) Murphy, Daniel Joseph Jr

4th Degree DWI Reported: 05-29-2011 0149
Male, 44 yr old from Dassel, arrested for 4th degree DWI / tested .15 BAC
Addresses Involved
Co 15 W & Hwy 12 , Wayzata, MN 55391
Names Involved
(Arrested) Christianson, Ross Harold

Theft/Rpt Reported: 05-27-2011 1743
Two television/DVD players stolen from display rack at Radio Shack / loss $228
Addresses Involved
1131 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata

Vandalism/Rpt Reported: 05-27-2011 1601
Someone spray painted the building near the tennis courts.
Addresses Involved
3XX Park St E, Wayzata

Criminal Damage to Property Reported: 05-27-2011 0945
Graffiti spray painted on older pickup truck in parking lot
Addresses Involved
340 Park Street , Wayzata

Criminal damage to property (under $500) Reported: 05-27-2011 0930
Graffiti spray painted on back wall of school / Approx. $500 to remove paint.
Addresses Involved
149 BARRY AVE N, Wayzata

Damage Prop/Rpt Reported: 05-25-2011 1908
Tire partially slashed, unknown when or where.
Addresses Involved
21XX Neilson Ave , Long Lake

2nd Degree DWI Reported: 05-24-2011 0307
Male, 28 yr old from Spring Park, arrested for 2nd degree DWI / tested .28 BAC
Addresses Involved
200 block of Wayzata Boulevard W, Wayzata, MN
Names Involved
(Arrested) Matthews, Blake Andrew

MISSING ANIMAL 1
FOUND PROPERTY 2
SAFEKEEPING & DISPOSAL 1
PDMV 2
Single Family Home Fire 1
FIRE ALARM 2
SUDDEN DEATH 1
OTHER MEDICAL 13
WELFARE CHECK – ADULT 3
INFO REC’D 3
DOMESTIC 1
CIVIL MATTER 1
DISTURBANCE/FIGHT/LOUD PARTY 1
SUSPICION 1
OPEN DOOR/WINDOW 1
MISC. JUVENILE PROBLEM 2
DRIVING/TRAFFIC COMPLAINT 2
PARKING COMPL 1
HC SHERIFFS PERMIT TO CARRY 1
OTHER ORD VIOL (JUNK CARS, ETC) 1
SOLICITATION – Verbal Warning 1
ANIMAL COMPLAINT/CHECK 5
DOG LICENSE ISSUED 3
PATROL REQUEST 1
FINGERPRINTS 1
MOTORIST ASSIST/STALL 1
UTILITY PROBLEM 1
PUBLIC ASSIST 2
BUSINESS ALARM 5
HOME ALARM 1
ASSIST OTHER DEPT 1
WARRANT/ATTEMPT/ARREST 1
TRANSPORT 1
Cancel/No Contact 4
TRAF-AC-GM-2ND DEG DWI-UI ALCOHOL-MV 1
TRAF-AC-GM-2ND DEG DWI-08 OR MORE -MV 1
TRAF-AC-GM-3RD DEG DWI-UI ALCOHOL-MV 1
TRAF-AC-GM-3RD DEG DWI-08 OR MORE -MV 1
TRAF-ACC-M-4TH DEG DWI-UI ALCOHOL-MV 1
TRAF-ACC-MS-4TH DEG DWI-08 OR MORE -MV 1
PROP DAMAGE-MS-PRIVATE-OTHER INTENT 4
THEFT-MS-SHOPLIFTING-250 OR LESS 1
THEFT-MS-IDENTITY THEFT-UNK LOSS 1
Wayzata Police Blotter April 19 – 25, 2011

April 27th, 2011

McGruff says, “Take
a bite out of crime!”

The Wayzata Police Blotter is brought to you by the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition, a non-profit group that raises awareness and money to assist the Wayzata Police Department in keeping Wayzata a safe Community. For more information, or to get involved, visit www.wayzatacrimeprevention.org. Take a bite out of crime!

Theft Report
Reported: 04-25-2011 1026
Addresses Involved
Laundry Room entered and coin boxes tampered with, but no loss.
111 Grand Ave S, Wayzata

4th Degree DWI
Reported: 04-24-2011 0111
Male, 25 yr old from Long Lake, arrested for 4th degree DWI / tested .12
Addresses Involved
Wayzata Boulevard W & Willow Drive , Long Lake , MN 55356
Names Involved
(Arrested) Clark, Maxwell Butterfield

DWI
Reported: 04-23-2011 0225
Female, 31 yr old from St. Paul, arrested for 4th degree DWI, speed and improper lane use / tested .16.
Addresses Involved
16000 block of Hwy 12 , Wayzata, MN 55391
Names Involved
(Arrested) Zweber, Rachel Ann

ABANDONED VEHICLE 1
PDMV 1
FIRE ALARM 4
OTHER MEDICAL 1
WELFARE CHECK – ADULT 1
WELFARE CHECK – JUV 1
INFO REC’D 3
DOMESTIC 1
DISTURBANCE/FIGHT/LOUD PARTY 1
RECEIVE COURT ORDER/OFP 1
SUSPICION 8
OPEN DOOR/WINDOW 1
DRIVING/TRAFFIC COMPLAINT 4
RECORD CHECKS 1
HC SHERIFFS PERMIT TO CARRY 1
ANIMAL COMPLAINT/CHECK 1
DOG LICENSE ISSUED 4
ADULT PROTECTION ASSIST 1
MOTORIST ASSIST/STALL 1
UTILITY PROBLEM 1
PUBLIC ASSIST 3
HOME ALARM 1
ASSIST OTHER DEPT 1
WARRANT/ATTEMPT/ARREST 1
CASE FOLLOW UP 1
VOID 2
Cancel/No Contact 4
DRUGS-SM AMT IN MOT VEH-POSS-MARIJ-UNK 1
DRUGS-DRUG PARAPH-POSSESS-UNK-UNK 1
TRAFFIC-GM-OTHER-MV 1
TRAF-ACC-M-4TH DEG DWI-UI ALCOHOL-MV 2
TRAF-ACC-MS-4TH DEG DWI-08 OR MORE -MV
Wayzata Police Blotter April 12 – 18, 2011

April 21st, 2011

McGruff says, “Take
a bite out of crime!”

The Wayzata Police Blotter is brought to you by the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition, a non-profit group that raises awareness and money to assist the Wayzata Police Department in keeping Wayzata a safe Community. For more information, or to get involved, visit www.wayzatacrimeprevention.org. Take a bite out of crime!

Terroristic Threats
Reported: 04-18-2011 1330
Addresses Involved
Male, 37 yr old from Maple Grove, charged with Stalking. Charges pending.
234 Central Avenue S, Wayzata, MN 55391

Residential Burglary
Reported: 04-16-2011 2052
Forced entry of unoccupied home; loss of electronics, etc. Value undetermined at this time/ under investigation
Addresses Involved
1XXX Holdridge Cir , Wayzata

4th Degree DWI
Reported: 04-15-2011 2221
Female, 59 yr old from Plymouth, arrested for 4th degree DWI / tested .12
Addresses Involved
600 block of Lake Street E, Wayzata, MN 55391
Names Involved
(Arrested) Paiko, Shelley Anne

Burglary
Reported: 04-15-2011 1423
Electronics & other items missing after forced entry to home / preliminary estimate of loss $4000 / under investigation
Addresses Involved
1XXXX Holdridge Road West , Wayzata

Theft/Rpt
Reported: 04-15-2011 1115
Unauthorized transactions on debit card
Addresses Involved
1XXX Underhill Cir , Long Lake

Domestic Assault
Reported: 04-13-2011 2340
Male, 36 yr old from St Paul Park arrested for Domestic Assault and Interference with 911 Call.
Addresses Involved
240 Central Ave N

Debit Card Fraud
Reported: 04-12-2011 1420
Unauthorized charges to debit card
Addresses Involved
XXX Birch Lane W , Wayzata

Theft From Business
Reported: 04-12-2011 1336
Theft of engine scanner, battery and battery charger from mechanics bay at gas station / loss approx. $3200
Addresses Involved
1905 Wayzata Blvd W, Long Lake

Theft/No Pay (Under $250.00)
Reported: 04-12-2011 1153
Customer left restaurant without paying / loss $50 / under investigation
Addresses Involved

1830 Wayzata Blvd W , Long Lake
DWI
Reported: 04-12-2011 0207
Test Results Pending
Addresses Involved
815 Rice St E, Wayzata

MISSING ANIMAL 1

FOUND PERSON 1

PDMV 2

FALL/CUT 1

Other Fire/Smoke 1

Grass/Brush Fire 1

FIRE ALARM 2

OTHER MEDICAL 3

72 Hour Hold/Emergency Admission 1

WELFARE CHECK – JUV 1

INFO REC’D 2

TRESPASSING WARNING GIVEN 1

DISTURBANCE/FIGHT/LOUD PARTY 1

SUSPICION 5

DRIVING/TRAFFIC COMPLAINT 3

RECORD CHECKS 5

SOLICITATION – Verbal Warning 1

ANIMAL COMPLAINT/CHECK 4

PATROL REQUEST 1

FINGERPRINTS 3

ASSIST CHILD PROTECTION 1

MOTORIST ASSIST/STALL 1

PUBLIC ASSIST 2

LOCKOUT 1

BUSINESS ALARM 7

HOME ALARM 6

911 HANG-UP 4

ASSIST OTHER DEPT 2

WARRANT/ATTEMPT/ARREST 1

CASE FOLLOW UP 1

DOM ASLT-GM-INFLT BODILY HARM-KNIFE ETC-AD-ACQ 1

TRAF-ACC-M-4TH DEG DWI-UI ALCOHOL-MV 1

TRAF-ACC-MS-4TH DEG DWI-08 OR MORE -MV 1

DISTURBING PEACE-GM-STALKING-UNKNOWN 1

THEFT-1001-5000 DLRS FE-BLDG-OTHER PROPERTY 1

FRAUD-MS-FIN-TRAN-CARD-NO-CONSENT-251-2500 1

FRAUD-MS-FIN-TRAN-CARD-NO-CONSENT-250-LESS 1
Wayzata Police Blotter March 29 – April 4, 2011

April 6th, 2011

McGruff says, “Take
a bite out of crime!”

The Wayzata Police Blotter is brought to you by the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition, a non-profit group that raises awareness and money to assist the Wayzata Police Department in keeping Wayzata a safe Community. For more information, or to get involved, visit www.wayzatacrimeprevention.org. Take a bite out of crime!

(11001441) Crash – Suspected Drunk Driver
Reported: 04-03-2011 1833
Male, 41 yr old from Wayzata, booked for DWI / test results pending
Addresses Involved
Wayzata Blvd E & Minnetonka Ave S, Wayzata

(11001439) Damage Prop/Rpt
Reported: 04-03-2011 1607
Windshield spray painted on vehicle that was legally parked / no permanent damage
Addresses Involved
1XXX Circle Dr E, Wayzata, MN

(11001429) Theft/Rpt
Reported: 04-02-2011 1137
Wallet and contents accidently left behind on business counter. An attempt was made to use credit card at Ridgedale business.
Addresses Involved
9XX Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata

(11001404) Thft Frm Auto Rp
Reported: 04-01-2011 0606
Tires and rims stolen off two vehicles at Wayzata Collision Center / loss $4000
Addresses Involved
1755 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata

MISSING ANIMAL 1
FOUND PROPERTY 1
PDMV 1
H & R PDMV 1
Other Fire/Smoke 1
FIRE ALARM 3
OTHER MEDICAL 1
INFO REC’D 1
DOMESTIC 1
DISTURBANCE/FIGHT/LOUD PARTY 3
SUSPICION 4
OPEN DOOR/WINDOW 1
DRIVING/TRAFFIC COMPLAINT 2
PARKING COMPL 1
RECORD CHECKS 1
FIREARM PERMIT 1
PATROL REQUEST 1
POLICE ESCORT/STAND-BY 1
FUNERAL ESCORT 1
FINGERPRINTS 2
MOTORIST ASSIST/STALL 2
LOCKOUT 2
BUSINESS ALARM 2
911 HANG-UP 2
ASSIST OTHER DEPT 1
THEFT-1001-5000 DLRS FE-MTR VEHICLE-OTH PROP 1
Jason Bo-Alan Beckman Charged by SEC in $194 million fraud

March 7th, 2011

Jason Bo-Alan Beckman. Image courtesy
special advertising section, MSP ST. PAUL Magazine.

Jason Bo-Alan Beckman has been charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to the US District Court website this afternoon. Beckman had been featured as a 5 star money manager in 2009 and claimed to be “one of the top portfolio managers in the U.S. based on comparitive rankings of Informa Investment Solutions” on his website.

Stay tuned to Wayzata.com for more info.

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Michael Fitzgibbons Found Guilty of Felony Tax Crimes

March 7th, 2011

53 year-old Michael Fitzgibbons of Wayzata was found guilty of ten felony and ten gross misdemeanor tax crimes, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced today.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged him in early 2010 when Fitzgibbons allegedly owed the state more than $433,000.

Hennepin County Attorney, Mike Freeman, said, “This verdict is a victory for every taxpayer and a warning to those seeking to evade their obligations. Our office is committed to aggressive prosecution of financial crimes every day, but such greed looks all the more ugly in light of the budgetary crisis our state is in. When so many Minnesotans are struggling for financial security, we must make an example of those defrauding the state.”

Fitzgibbons was found guilty of five felony counts for willfully failing to file income tax returns and five felony counts for willfully failing to remit taxes for tax years 2003 through 2007.

He was also found guilty of five gross misdemeanor counts for knowingly failing to file income tax returns and five gross misdemeanor counts for knowingly failing to remit taxes.

“This case is a reminder to everyone that no matter who you are and how much money you make, you have to file and pay your taxes,” said Thomas Teale, the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Criminal Investigation Director.

Fitzgibbons admitted that he failed to file his income tax returns on time for tax years 2003 through 2007. His income for these years averaged over 2 million dollars a year.

Fitzgibbons received letters from the Minnesota Department of Revenue in 2005 and 2008 stating that he had failed to file returns for tax years 2001 through 2004. He allegedly never responded to the letters.

In 2008, Fitzgibbons’ tax preparer sent him several prepared tax returns along with a letter urging him to mail the returns as soon as possible. Fitzgibbons did not file the returns until he found out he was being criminally investigated.

Each felony is punishable by up to five years in prison, up to a $10,000 fine, or both.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue has a 24-hour tip line for anyone who suspects an individual or business is violating tax laws, at (651) 297-5195 or 1-800-657-3500. Tipsters may remain anonymous and can also email the department at tax.fraud@state.mn.us. Last year, citizen tips resulted in 88 percent of the department’s criminal case referrals.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is dedicated to enforcing tax laws, collecting no more and no less than taxpayers owe. It takes progressively stricter measures against taxpayers who demonstrate that they will not voluntarily meet their obligations.

Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date.

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CRIME ALERT: Elderly targeted by phone scams

March 3rd, 2011

In the past week, the Wayzata Police Department has taken two reports involving phone scams.

In both cases, a male calls an elderly woman and says he is their oldest grandson. The caller states that they are out of the country and were involved in a car accident. The caller states that they broke their nose in the accident and that is the reason they sound different. The caller then asks the potential victim to wire them money ($2800 and $3000) to get the vehicle repaired and get them out of trouble. They were asked to wire money through Western Union.

When one of the victim’s went to her local bank to wire the money, an alert teller suspected this was a scam and asked that the woman contact her grandson. When she did, she learned he was not out of the country and had not called her.

There are dozens of these types of scams perpetrated everyday via phone, mail, and email. Never send money without verifying the authenticity of the recipient. If you have any question about the validity of such a request, contact the Wayzata Police Department and we will look into the matter.

Report any suspicious activity to the Wayzata Police Department immediately by dialing 911.

Chief Mike Risvold

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Wayzata Police Blotter February 22 – 28, 2011

March 2nd, 2011

McGruff says, “Take
a bite out of crime!”

The Wayzata Police Blotter is brought to you by the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition, a non-profit group that raises awareness and money to assist the Wayzata Police Department in keeping Wayzata a safe Community. For more information, or to get involved, visit www.wayzatacrimeprevention.org. Take a bite out of crime!

No Pay
Reported: 02-28-2011 1926
Gas No Pay / loss $70
Addresses Involved
1325 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata

No Pay
Reported: 02-26-2011 1040
Gas no pay / loss $50
Addresses Involved
1905 Wayzata Blvd W, Long Lake

Theft/Rpt
Reported: 02-24-2011 1558
Theft of materials used for constructing merchandise / under investigation
Addresses Involved
2425 Industrial Blvd W, Long Lake

Theft
Reported: 02-23-2011 0811
Gas No Pay / loss $56
Addresses Involved
1325 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata

No Pay
Reported: 02-22-2011 1643
Gas Drive Off / driver did not realize that when he went in to pay, that the clerk did not charge the gas with the other items purchased. Resolved
Addresses Involved
1325 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata

Schoolbus Stop Arm Violation
Reported: 02-22-2011 1222
Under investigation to determine the name of suspect driver.
Addresses Involved
Willow Dr & Daniel St , Long Lake

PDMV 4
FALL/CUT 1
OTHER MEDICAL 9
WELFARE CHECK – ADULT 1
WELFARE CHECK – JUV 3
INFO REC’D 1
DOMESTIC 1
DISTURBANCE/FIGHT/LOUD PARTY 3
SUSPICION 2
DRIVING/TRAFFIC COMPLAINT 6
PARKING COMPL 1
ANIMAL COMPLAINT/CHECK 3
DOG LICENSE ISSUED 2
ADULT PROTECTION ASSIST 1
FINGERPRINTS 1
ASSIST CHILD PROTECTION 1
PUBLIC ASSIST 3
LOCKOUT 2
BUSINESS ALARM 2
911 HANG-UP 3
ASSIST OTHER DEPT 1
WARRANT/ATTEMPT/ARREST 1
DISTURB PEACE-MS-HARRASSING COMMUNICATIONS 1
THEFT-500 OR LESS MS-SELF SERVE GAS-GAS ONLY 3

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Wayzata Police Blotter February 15 – 21, 2011

February 25th, 2011

McGruff says, “Take
a bite out of crime!”

The Wayzata Police Blotter is brought to you by the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition, a non-profit group that raises awareness and money to assist the Wayzata Police Department in keeping Wayzata a safe Community. For more information, or to get involved, visit www.wayzatacrimeprevention.org. Take a bite out of crime!

Domestic

Reported: 02-21-2011 2200

Charges pending male, 44 yr old from Wayzata, for Interference with 911 call during domestic situation between husband and wife.

Addresses Involved

XXX Peavey La , Wayzata

Theft (under $500.00)

Reported: 02-16-2011 0800

Missing pencil pouch with calculator / items found and returned to owner

Addresses Involved

XXX BARRY AVE N, Wayzata

MISSING PERSON 1
MISSING ANIMAL 1
MISSING/LOST PROPERTY 1
FOUND PERSON 1
FOUND PROPERTY 1
PDMV 3
FALL/CUT 2
BURN 1
Multiple Dwelling Fire 1
FIRE ALARM 1
GAS LEAK/SMELL 1
OTHER MEDICAL 7
DOMESTIC 1
DISTURBANCE/FIGHT/LOUD PARTY 2
RECEIVE COURT ORDER/OFP 1
SUSPICION 2
MISC. JUVENILE PROBLEM 1
RV/SNOWMOBILE COMPLAINT 1
DRIVING/TRAFFIC COMPLAINT 1
FIREARM PERMIT 2
ANIMAL COMPLAINT/CHECK 2
DOG LICENSE ISSUED 3
ASSIST CHILD PROTECTION 1
MOTORIST ASSIST/STALL 9
PUBLIC ASSIST 3
LOCKOUT 2
BUSINESS ALARM 1
HOME ALARM 4
911 HANG-UP 3
ASSIST OTHER DEPT 3
DISTURB PEACE-GM-EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS 1
THEFT-FE-BY CHECK-2501-19999
1

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