Cliff Buchan
News EditorAuthorities in Washington County continue to investigate the death of a 17-year-old Hugo resident who was hit by a vehicle Saturday night in Hugo.
Timothy LaValle died at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following the incident at 11 p.m. Saturday on Egg Lake Road at Geneva Avenue. Authorities determined that LaValle was struck by an eastbound vehicle that left the scene.
County officers located the vehicle a short distance from the scene and used a canine team and a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter in the search for the driver who was not found.
On Sunday at 1:41 p.m. Kyle James Murphy, 20, of Maplewood was turned over to deputies by his parents. He was arrested and taken to the Washington County Jail in Stillwater.
The county attorneyís office charged Murphy with one count of murder in the third degree.
1 vehicle in,
1 vehicle out
It may not have been a fair trade on the dealerís part but three wanted men made off with a new vehicle last week and a tank of gas that came by way of theft, too.
The theft took place at Forest Lake Chrysler, 321 SW 19th St. at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 when the three men entered the dealership driving an older model Honda and left on a test drive in a 2004 white Dodge Durango with estimated value of $35,000, Chief of Police Clark Quiring said.
Just minutes later, the three men filled the Durangoís gas tank at Holiday, 1208 W. Broadway Ave., and left without paying the $41.84 bill.
After four days of using the new vehicle, it has now been recovered. Quiring said Minneapolis police recovered the Durango on Monday. The driver fled on foot and escaped after a brief chase, the chief said.
Thefts from cars
In other Forest Lake Police Department reports this week, officers have received a host of theft reports with vehicles the target.
A Goose Point, MI, man staying at Country Inn & Suites, 1954 W. Broadway, reported the theft of a $150 wristwatch, a $400 Blackberry palm pilot and telephone and a $500 portable DVD player from a rental car parked in the motel lot overnight on Aug. 28
A city resident in the 400 block of NW 1st Ave. reported the theft of stereo equipment and the attempted theft of a mounted TV from a vehicle overnight on Aug. 28.
At 10:51 p.m. on Aug. 27, police received a report of the theft of a CD player valued at $250 from a vehicle in the parking lot at Broadway Commons, 843 W. Broadway Ave.
At 8:39 p.m. on Aug. 27, police received a report of the theft of a radar detector valued at $60 from a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot, 200 SW 12th St.
Other reports
Two city businesses reported thefts of signs.
Papa Johnís, 843 W. Broadway Ave., reported the theft of two lighted pizza delivery signs from vehicles parked outside the business at 11:34 p.m. on Aug. 27.
Ronís TV and Appliance, 1499 S. Lake St., reported the theft of five magnetic business signs from vehicles overnight on Aug. 26.
Police are also investigating two business burglaries and thefts.
Forest Lake Floral and Garden Center, 508 S. Lake St. on Aug. 26 reported the theft of $20 in cash and cash drawer valued at $150.
Forest Motel, 7 NE 6th Ave., reported the theft of bedding, a microwave oven and refrigerator from room 20 on Aug. 26.
A residential burglary was reported in the 20000 block of Heath Ave. on Aug. 26. Entry was gained through an unlocked garage service door. Cash was taken along with two bottles of liquor, police said.
City police on Aug. 26 recovered a Ford F-350 four-door truck that was abandoned in the parking lot at Marketplace Foods, 935 S. Lake St.. The vehicle had been stolen in Chisago County on Aug. 23. No arrests have been made.
Police arrested James P. Hess, 21, of 48 Lee St., after being called to assist at a fight at Players Beachclub, 55 S. Lake St. at 11:28 p.m. on Aug. 27. Hess had been restrained by bar security.
Hess was ticketed for disorderly conduct and held on two warrants, Quiring said.
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