Minnetonka Police Department

06/01/2026

This afternoon, Hopkins High School received a phone call that was interpreted as a potential threat. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of students and staff inside, the high school was briefly placed in a secure hold.

We will continue to remain on scene as school staff completes their release procedures.

At this time, students and staff are safe and there is no larger threat to the community. If you have any questions about release procedures, please refer to the school’s email detailing their next steps.

05/29/2026

Two retirements. More than 60 years of service.

We want to thank and congratulate Officers Paschke and Reis as they begin their next chapters after decades of serving the Minnetonka community. Their dedication, professionalism and commitment to helping others will leave a lasting legacy within our department.

Congratulations on your well-earned retirements, and thank you for your incredible careers of service! 💙

05/28/2026

Interested in advancing youth sports? Registration is open for the Elevate Next: Youth Sports Conference. Use the discount code HOPKIN$ to save on your registration fees.

See you there!

We're excited to welcome Eliana Welbes and Anne Buck as breakout speakers for our Elevate Next: Youth Sports Conference.

Officer Eliana Welbes works for the City of Minnetonka and is currently the department’s Community Engagement Office and Anne works for the City of Hopkins as the Police Services Liaison.

📅 June 24, 2026
🎟 Early Bird Registration: $125
Available until April 27 at 9:00 AM
🎟 Standard Registration: $150
Registration closes June 10 at 9:00 AM
Register Here! https://hopkins.ce.eleyo.com/course/15898/community-education-events-2025-2026/elevate-next-youth-sports-recreation-conference?fbclid=IwY2xjawQyHHZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwQXo3c1JoUXJsdUFpN0ttc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtjmMV3j94ci_tIlMUbGAKFNeqn5PsyuPgY8cnTcfnhYiLakwE11Off9iLBM_aem_sKdcPtB9BzM83ve6qs-x3Q

05/27/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight the work being done every day to support those experiencing mental health challenges in our community.

Since 2019, the department has had an embedded social worker who helps connect residents to mental health resources, therapy, medication support and other services. In 2023, officers made 416 referrals to the social worker. In 2025, referrals increased to just under 700.

Nearly every Minnetonka PD officer has also completed Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), which provides specialized training in mental illness, crisis response, de-escalation, substance use disorders, su***de assessment and more. In addition, officers complete annual mental health training to continue building their knowledge and skills.

The department is continuing to expand these efforts through new pilot programs, including a co-response team made up of a dedicated officer and social worker. Read more about the efforts of our social worker here: https://bit.ly/4vfeIoR

Records Archive Search Offline: Due to a planned system upgrade, the Records Archive Search will be unavailable beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22 through Wednesday, May 27.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Always here to lend a helping hand 💙

05/22/2026

As we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country this Memorial Day, we also wish everyone a safe holiday weekend.

If you’re traveling or celebrating:
- Buckle up. Every trip, every time.
- Plan for a sober ride home
- Put distractions away and stay focused on the road
- Slow down and give yourself extra travel time

May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and may everyone have a safe Memorial Day weekend.

05/22/2026

MISSING PERSON ALERT: The Minnetonka Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Maxim Chance, age 52, is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. Chance was last seen around 6:30 a.m. on May 20 at his residence on the 14000 block of Minnetonka Drive. If you have information on Maxim Chance’s whereabouts, please contact Hennepin County Dispatch at 952-258-5334 or call 911.

This alert is being shared by the BCA on behalf of the listed law enforcement agency. The BCA is not the investigating agency. Please direct all tips, questions or information to the Minnetonka Police Department.

05/22/2026

Big congratulations to Officer Mathiowetz on receiving a MADD Silver Pin Award recognizing his 76 DWI arrests in 2025.

Every impaired driver removed from the road is an opportunity to save lives. Thank you for your continued commitment to traffic safety and protecting our community. Congratulations on this well-earned recognition!

05/21/2026

A big congratulations to one of our K-9 detectives and their K-9 Iggy, assigned to the West Metro Drug Task Force (WMDTF), for receiving the Quarterly Award from the National Police Canine Association - NPCA .

It all stems from a search warrant, when Iggy started showing a noticeable change in behavior and then ran down the hallway into a bedroom, where he sat right next to a large black suitcase – his way of saying there’s something fishy in here. Investigators began a search of the suitcase and located approximately 144 pounds of methamphetamine.

The suspect in this case pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 63 months in prison. Great work, detective, and K-9 Iggy, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

The West Metro Drug Task Force (WMDTF) is a multi-jurisdictional task force supported by the North Central High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program and includes officers from departments all over Hennepin County, including HCSO, Orono Police Department, Medina Police Department - MN, West Hennepin Public Safety, Minnetrista, South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, Edina Police & Fire Departments, City of Richfield Police Department, Eden Prairie Police Department, St. Louis Park, Minnesota Police Department, Minnetonka Police Department and Hopkins Police Department.