EPPD Arrests Car-Theft Suspect After Metrowide Pursuit

Eden Prairie Police arrested 23-year-old male suspect at approximately 11:20 a.m. east of Home Depot off Valley View Road.

01/07/2024

EPPD Makes Arrest in Connection to Death of 7-Year-Old Boy

The 28-year-old brother of the victim was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and booked into Hennepin County Jail.

09/13/2023

Crime Alert: Vehicle Thefts and Break-Ins

EPPD asking public to report suspicious activity and take precautions to prevent additional vehicle thefts, break-ins.

10/19/2022

Eden Prairie Center Incident Update

Eden Prairie Police were called to Scheels in Eden Prairie Center Monday, Aug. 22 on the report of a shot fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered one deceased adult male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

08/23/2022

Sgt. Rob Johnston Promoted to Police Department Lieutenant

The Eden Prairie Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Sgt. Rob Johnston to the position of lieutenant, effective April 23, 2022.

04/18/2022

Lt. Chris Wood Promoted to Police Department Captain

The Eden Prairie Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Lt. Chris Wood to the position of captain, effective Feb. 26, 2022.

02/24/2022

Snow Events: What You Need to Know

The City of Eden Prairie informs residents of snow removal plans with Snow Event declarations in advance of winter weather.

10/28/2021

EPPD Statement: Fatal Reckless Driving Incident

Single vehicle crash occurred in early morning hours of Sept. 5.

09/06/2021

Police Chief Greg Weber Announces Retirement

On May 7, 1990, Police Chief Greg Weber was sworn in as an Eden Prairie Police Officer and took an oath that he has upheld for three decades of service to this community.

05/20/2021

Police Seeking Information About Hit and Run Incident

At 5:39 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2021, a pedestrian walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of Valley View Rd. and Prairie Center Dr. (near Lake Smetana) was struck by a dark-colored sedan and suffered several broken bones.

04/30/2021

Police Seek Information on Stolen Vehicle with Dog Inside

Update: Bevis and the Camry have been located and Bevis is safe. Because this is an active investigation, no further details are available at this time.

02/16/2021

Eden Prairie Police to Deploy Body-Worn Cameras

EPPD prepares to incorporate body-worn cameras for all uniformed police officers.

02/08/2021

Crime Alert: Aggravated Robbery and Vehicle Theft

Information about the incident and safety tips.

01/27/2021

Suspicious Individuals Posing as Utility Workers

On Sept. 8, Eden Prairie Police responded to a home in the 17000 block of W. 62nd Street after three males posing as utility workers gained entry to the residence by telling the elderly homeowner they were on site to perform an energy check.

09/09/2020

Crime Alert: Residential Burglaries

Over the weekend, Police responded to three residential burglaries and four thefts from motor vehicles. To avoid becoming a victim: lock your vehicle, lock the doors to your home and be sure your overhead garage door is closed – report any suspicious activity by calling 911 immediately.

06/30/2020

A Message from Police Chief Greg Weber

My hope is for each of you to know and trust that your Eden Prairie Police Department is here to protect and serve everyone in our community with equality and respect.

06/16/2020

Eden Prairie Mayor's Statement on Death of George Floyd

Mayor Ron Case addresses community concerns about the tragic death of George Floyd.

05/29/2020

Crime Alert: Telephone Scam Targets Eden Prairie Residents

If you receive a suspicious City-related phone call, you are welcome to call 952-949-8300 to confirm an authorized representative of the City contacted you.

02/26/2020

Police Chief Greg Weber: Alleged Robberies on Anderson Lakes Parkway Did Not Occur

Eden Prairie Police have been investigating three armed robbery incidents reported to have occurred along Anderson Lakes Parkway; with the announcement of criminal charges, I want the community to know they did not occur.

11/19/2019

Eden Prairie Police Investigating Validity of Recent Robbery Reports

Since Aug. 20, Eden Prairie Police have responded to two armed robberies that reportedly occurred along Anderson Lakes Parkway near Neill Lake Road. On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 8, a third armed robbery reportedly occurred in the area of Columbine Road and Prairie Center Drive.

10/09/2019

DNR Opinion: Animal in Photograph Probably a Coyote

08/30/2019

Possible Cougar Sighting in Eden Prairie

08/29/2019

Reward for Information: Armed Robbery on Anderson Lakes Parkway

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Police responded to a report of a robbery in the area of Anderson Lakes Parkway, between Neill Lake Road and Preserve Boulevard.

08/21/2019

Cougars in Minnesota

Last Wednesday evening, an Eden Prairie resident sent a message to the Police Department on Facebook messenger indicating someone she knows saw a cougar near the west side of Staring Lake. There have been no other possible sightings in Eden Prairie.

08/21/2019

Help Eradicate Distracted Driving

Join the Raksha Walk/Run for Distraction-Free Driving Saturday, Aug. 10.

08/05/2019

Crime Alert: Residential Burglaries and Vehicle Tampering

07/10/2019

Carry the Torch and Support Special Olympics!

05/09/2019

EPPD Statement: Suspect Arrested After Domestic Incident

04/22/2019

EPPD Statement: Incident on Erin Bay

At 5:52 a.m. Monday, March 25, Eden Prairie Police responded to a 911 call from a residence in the 18000 block of Erin Bay to investigate the report of a suspicious person.

03/25/2019

A Message from Chief Greg Weber: Robbery Suspects Arrested

On Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, a family in our community became victims of a home invasion and robbery, during which one of the victims suffered a medical emergency and died. Yesterday, Eden Prairie Police assisted with the arrest of three individuals suspected to be involved in this crime.

12/21/2018