To keep you up to date with what is happening in cities near your hometown, Patch will be providing regular updates of police, fire and crime related incidents in the west metro.

The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story.

Minnetrista Police, Sheriff Announce Arrests in Connection with Toddler's Homicide

Second-degree murder charges were filed Thursday against the boy's mother and her 20-year-old boyfriend. Both are in custody.

Man Arrested After Deputies Find Pot, Cocaine, Ecstasy in SLP Home

Luan Vu Nguyen of St. Louis Park is facing three felony drug charges after officers executed a search warrant at his home May 31.

Eight-Year-Old Hopkins Boy Tries to Stop Mother’s Attacker

An 8-year-old Hopkins boy tried to fight off a man who attacked his mom early June 1.  

Richfield Man Really Didn't Want His Car Towed

Christopher Darnell Stowers is accused of threatening to "shoot up" a tow truck after the driver tried to remove a car from a fire lane last week  

Electrical Storm Sparks Calls to St. Michael Fire Department

A May 24 storm left one person injured and caused a transformer fire, both prompting calls to the St. Michael Fire Department. That and more in this week's blotter.

Police Report: Plymouth Man Points Gun At People

A weapons offense, thefts, expensive fraudulent charges and more from the past week's police blotter.

Maple Grove Senior High Vandalized on Last Day of School Year

The outside of the school was vandalized with spray paint and cans of paint Thursday, according to police, who are asking for the public's help in finding the individuals responsible.

Stolen Persian Kitten Returned to Shakopee Pet Store

Shakopee police are still purr-suing the female suspect

Robbery at Gunpoint Reported: Maple Grove Police Blotter

Police responded to several incidents, including a report of a robbery at gunpoint, thefts and medical assist calls. These, and other incidents, were on the recent Maple Grove Police blotter.

Police Arrest Trio of ‘Known Heroin Users’ Attempting to Steal Car

Mound police say the targeted vehicle belonged to the parents of one of the suspects.

Plymouth Duo Arrested for Meth Possession in Edina

An undetermined amount of merchandise was also stolen from a concession stand in Centennial Lakes Park.

Plants Stolen from Flower Boxes at Edina Realty Office

Police also responded to a cable theft at Centennial Lakes Park.

Marijuana Possession, Nuisance Ordinance Violations Lead to Arrests

A look at the recent arrests made by the Golden Valley Police Department.

All OK in Rollover on Hwy. 7 and Shady Oak Road

The driver was treated on scene and released.

Hopkins Resident Knocks Out Man in Dispute Over Woman

A man was sent to the hospital after a Hopkins resident knocked him out in front of the Mainstreet Bar and Grill following a dispute over a woman.

Body of Long Lake Man Recovered from Lake Independence

Charles Dollar, 67, went out fishing Thursday morning. Three Rivers Park police found his boat adrift later that night.