Teen’s Body in River, Pot and LSD in SUV and Luring: West Metro Police and Fire Report

(Information compiled by Kevira Voegele)

Body Recovered from River ID'd as WI Teen Who Jumped From Stone Arch Bridge 
A female's body was found around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning near Fort Snelling. 

Police Find 1/4 Pound Pot, LSD in SUV Headed to Jamband Music Festival in Illinois 
Police arrested Amanda Astor of Eden Prairie and Sean Hoag of Fort Collins, CO, following traffic stop.

Update on Investigation in Southwest Minneapolis Luring IncidentsThe Minneapolis Police Department says an investigator has been assigned to look into all the incidents.

Edina Officer Named Coast Guard’s ‘Enlisted Person of the Year’ 
Kevin Rofidal, a maritime enforcement specialist, was selected from about 1,700 eligible members of the Coast Guard in his district.

Desperate to Get Away, Fleeing Burglar Begs for Ride at Soccer Game
Police arrested Kurtis Ray Cornelius and Ronald Richard Gage after a car chase on May 13.

Hopkins Man Lied in Order to Buy Guns for People in Honduras 
Jony Sevilla Cerna pleaded guilty to making false statements during the purchase of a handgun in Minnetonka. 

Lightning Strike, Medical Calls: St. Michael, Albertville Fire Blotters 
The St. Michael and Albertville Fire Departments responded to the following incidents May 18-27, 2013. 

Grass Fire at Yard Waste Site, Flooded Vehicle: Maple Grove Fire Blotter 
The Maple Grove Fire Department assisted with a building fire from a lightning strike.