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MCF-Stillwater inmate sentenced to ten years in prison for assault on correctional sergeant (PDF) MCF-Stillwater inmate sentenced to ten years in prison for assault on correctional sergeant (PDF)
An inmate at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater (MCF-Stillwater) will spend an additional decade in prison after stabbing and injuring a correctional sergeant in 2020, Washington County Attorney Kevin Magnuson announced.
Oakdale man found guilty in fatal Woodbury graduation party shootout (PDF) Oakdale man found guilty in fatal Woodbury graduation party shootout (PDF)
A Washington County jury convicted an Oakdale man Friday afternoon of ten felony charges in connection to a fatal shootout at a Woodbury graduation party.
St. Paul man sentenced to over five years in prison (PDF) St. Paul man sentenced to over five years in prison (PDF)
St. Paul man sentenced to over five years in prison for aiding and abetting assault on Oakdale police.
County Attorney’s Office declines charges against police in fatal shootout (PDF) County Attorney’s Office declines charges against police in fatal shootout (PDF)
Anonymous tip leads to arrest, charges against alleged sex trafficker (PDF) Anonymous tip leads to arrest, charges against alleged sex trafficker (PDF)
Man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault following attack on Lake Elmo woman (PDF) Man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault following attack on Lake Elmo woman (PDF)
A New Auburn man has been charged with multiple felonies after holding a Lake Elmo woman against her will and assaulting her for over 24 hours.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 23-29, 2023 (PDF) National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 23-29, 2023 (PDF)
The Washington County Attorney’s Office is proud to join communities nationwide in commemorating National Crime Victims' Rights Week from April 23-29, 2023.
Teen charged with felony assault following stabbing incident (PDF) Teen charged with felony assault following stabbing incident (PDF)
A teenager has been charged with first degree assault after he stabbed a relative at a home in Lake Elmo over the weekend, Washington County Attorney Kevin Magnuson announced.
MCF-OPH inmate charged with assault following January attack on correctional sergeant (PDF) MCF-OPH inmate charged with assault following January attack on correctional sergeant (PDF)
STILLWATER, Minn. -- An inmate at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights (MCF-OPH) has been charged with first-degree assault following an attack on a correctional sergeant that left her with permanent vision loss, Washington County Attorney Kevin Magnuson announced.
Man charged with arson, animal cruelty after multiple cats die in house fire (PDF) Man charged with arson, animal cruelty after multiple cats die in house fire (PDF)
STILLWATER, MN -- An Oakdale man was charged on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Washington County District Court with first-degree arson and multiple counts of felony animal cruelty after he allegedly set fire to his home with multiple cats inside.
Woodbury teen sentenced in crash that killed one, injured three (PDF) Woodbury teen sentenced in crash that killed one, injured three (PDF)
A Woodbury teen convicted in the vehicular homicide of teenager was sentenced today, Washington County Attorney Kevin Magnuson announced.
Maplewood man convicted of criminal sexual conduct sentenced to prison (PDF) Maplewood man convicted of criminal sexual conduct sentenced to prison (PDF)
Seven juveniles charged following disturbance, pursuit in east metro (PDF) Seven juveniles charged following disturbance, pursuit in east metro (PDF)
Woodbury man found guilty, sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing wife (PDF) Woodbury man found guilty, sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing wife (PDF)
Former Forest Lake middle school teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting students (PDF) Former Forest Lake middle school teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting students (PDF)
STILLWATER, MN, A former Forest Lake middle school teacher has been found guilty on charges relating to the sexual assault of two juvenile students, a jury found Friday afternoon.
Washington County Board appoints Kevin Magnuson as County Attorney (PDF) Washington County Board appoints Kevin Magnuson as County Attorney (PDF)
STILLWATER, MN, The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Kevin Magnuson as the Washington County Attorney during this morning’s board meeting.
Pledge to Graduate 2022 (PDF) Pledge to Graduate 2022 (PDF)
Washington County Attorney's Office host Annual Pledge to Graduate Awards
Washington County Attorney's Office decline charges against police (PDF) Washington County Attorney's Office decline charges against police (PDF)
STILLWATER, MN --- Officers involved in the shooting death of an armed Forest Lake man last November will not be charged, the Washington County Attorney’s Office announced.
Washington County Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (PDF) Washington County Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (PDF)
Washington County Attorney’s Office, in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 24–30, 2022, would like to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights and introduce the community to the important resources and services available.
Washington County Attorney’s Office Criminal Division Chief appointed to District Court Judge (PDF) Washington County Attorney’s Office Criminal Division Chief appointed to District Court Judge (PDF)
STILLWATER, MN, Assistant Washington County Attorney Kevin Mueller has been appointed District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District, Governor Walz announced last Monday. Mueller will be chambered in the City of Anoka in Anoka County.
Washington County Attorney’s Office Announces Celebration of Life for Pete Orput (PDF) Washington County Attorney’s Office Announces Celebration of Life for Pete Orput (PDF)
Pete Orput, long-serving Washington County Attorney, passed away at the age of 66 on April 3, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. On behalf of the family, the Washington County Attorney’s Office shares in the announcement of a celebration of Life for Pete Orput, to be held Wednesday, June 8, 4-8 p.m.
Pete Orput, Husband, Father and Washington County Attorney Passes Away at 66 (PDF) Pete Orput, Husband, Father and Washington County Attorney Passes Away at 66 (PDF)
Pete Orput, the long-serving Washington County Attorney, passed away yesterday, April 3, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput Passes Away at Age 66 (PDF) Washington County Attorney Pete Orput Passes Away at Age 66 (PDF)
Long-serving Washington County Attorney Pete Orput passed away today, April 3rd, in his home surrounded by family. He was 66 years old. An official statement from the Washington County Attorney's Office will be released tomorrow.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Sex Trafficking (PDF) Convicted Felon Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Sex Trafficking (PDF)
A Brooklyn Park man charged with promoting prostitution was sentenced to over 16 years in prison on Friday in Washington County District Court.
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput Announces Retirement (PDF) Washington County Attorney Pete Orput Announces Retirement (PDF)
After 40 years in public service, Washington County Attorney Pete Orput has announced that he will not be seeking re-election when his term expires at the end of this year.