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Maple Grove Police Department

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Police Ask Community for Information in the Death of Maple Grove Woman

2013 marks the 10th year since Rebecca Nelson fell victim to a fatal hit and run accident near the Maple Grove Community Center.

After a decade, police continue to search for answers into the death of Rebecca Nelson – a Maple Grove mother who died as a result of a hit and run accident near the Maple Grove Community Center in 2003.  Police are asking for those that may have witnessed or have information about the incident to come forward.  “We’re hoping it will trigger someone to remember or their guilt gets to them,” Detective Tanya Petz told Patch last year. Details of the incident, according to police, are as follows:  At approximately 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 2003, the Maple Grove Police responded to an call of a person down near the parking lot at the Maple Grove Community Center. Due to the nature if her injuries, police believe Nelson’s death was a result of a motor…

Friday, January 4, 2013

Plymouth and Maple Grove Police To Open Renovated Shooting Range

Plymouth and Maple Grove police will jointly operate a shooting range for law enforcement agencies. The range is scheduled to open next week.

Plymouth and Maple Grove Police Departments are teaming up to operate a newly renovated shooting range. Both cities were without a local range for several years. Plymouth closed its range because of mechanical issues and water damage, while Maple Grove’s range was damaged in a fire two years ago. Both departments were forced to practice shooting at nearby facilities. Now, Maple Grove's burnt building, off of 89th Avenue, has undergone a $2.2 million renovation with plans to open on January 8. While the City of Maple Grove owns the building and the land, the two police departments will share the operational maintenance and cost to run the facility. “Every city is dealing with tight budgets so anytime we can utilize partnerships to stretch …

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