A new approach from the West St. Paul Police Department has dropped year-to-date shoplifting cases from 334 in 2021 to 116 in 2022.
Category: Public Safety
Condemned House Torn Down in West St. Paul
After three years and a long fight, neighbors rejoice as 927 Charlton is demolished.
Police Response to Potential School Shootings in West St. Paul
In the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, West St. Paul Police Chief Brian Sturgeon answers questions about school safety and gun reform measures.
70,000 Gallons of Sewage Leak Into Thompson Lake
A sewage leak closed Thompson Lake in West St. Paul after an estimated 70,000 gallons of sewage overflowed into the lake on Sunday and Monday.
Catalytic Converter Thefts in West St. Paul
The Twin Cities is the worst place in the country for catalytic converter thefts and West St. Paul is looking for solutions.
Policing in West St. Paul: A Different Culture
Amid a national debate over policing, the West St. Paul Police Department sets itself apart with a different culture.
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