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SUPPORT STAFF
Kim Henning
Trista Miller
Becky Pentel
POLICE OFFICERS
Jerry Murphy
Scott Patrick
John Larrive
Bobby Lambert
Tanner Spicer
Todd Rosse
Jeff Vonfeldt
Steven Meyer
Denise Urmann
Michael Shepard
Peyton Fleming
SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER
Jennifer Fordham
INVESTIGATIONS
Mario Reyes
Chad Willson
SERGEANTS
Neil Garlock
Brian Convery
Eric Petersen
RESERVES
Randy Pentel
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
George Castillo
CHAPLAINS
Frances Cuenca
Joel Detlefsen
Lynn Liberman
Butch Millett
Sue Plucker
John Snider
David Wick
Lenny Andrie
CHIEF
Mike Aschenbrener
FEBRUARY 07, 2014
Dakota County MAAG
Submitted By: Police Ofϐicer Bobby Lambert
In 1975 the MAAG (Mutual Aid Assistance Group) team was formed and in 1983 Dakota County
SWAT team was established. In 2004 the two SWAT teams combined to form Dakota County
MAAG (Multi‐Agency Assistance Group).
Aside from assisting in critical incidents (barricaded suspects, hostage rescue and crisis
negotiations) throughout Dakota County, the multi‐jurisdictional team frequently serves high
risk warrants within the county and assists neighboring SWAT teams in tactical responses.
The Dakota County MAAG Team (aka SWAT) is comprised of 43 full‐time licensed police ofϐicers
and deputies from Dakota County. The team consists of 33 SWAT team members, two Tactical
Medics and eight Crisis Negotiators. Ten Dakota County law enforcement agencies are
represented on the team. The SWAT team’s jurisdiction includes approximately 550 square
miles and has a population of approximately 275,000 citizens.
In 2013 the team responded to 18 high risk critical incidents within Dakota County. The
Mendota Heights Police Department is represented by Investigator Chad Willson and Ofϐicer
Bobby Lambert.
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Accident Thursday 0936 hours
Sergeant Neil Garlock and Officer John Larrive responded to a two vehicle accident on Lexington Ave and
Highway 13. Both of the vehicles were coming from opposite directions on Lexington Ave when they
collided. Neither party had injuries and no tows were necessary. Cleared.
Domestic Thursday 2110 hours
Officers Urmann and Fleming along with Sergeant Petersen were dispatched to a home on a male/female
verbal domestic where an intoxicated male party threatened to stab the female and slash her tires. Upon
arrival, yelling was taking place and the male appeared to be agitated, intoxicated and stated he was mad
because the female took his keys from him when he had to go to work. He said he made no mention of
stabbing and if he wanted to stab someone, they would be stabbed. The male was advised to leave the home
for the night.
Theft Saturday 1649 hours
Officer Peyton Fleming was dispatched to a local gas station on yet another gas drive off report. In meeting
with the store clerk, he mentioned he was only able to obtain a partial license plate of the vehicle as snow
covered most of the plate. There was no video available for this day/time. Case inactive.
Crisis/Mental Health Saturday 2109 hours
Officers Peyton Fleming and Michael Shepard responded to a group home on a report of a suicidal female.
Upon arrival, they made contact with the female known from past suicide attempts, who was waiting with
her coat and purse in hand all ready to go to the hospital. She asked if the officers had a gun on them; the
officers replied they did because they were police officers. She then asked for the gun so she could kill
herself. HealthEast arrived shortly after to take custody of the woman who was then transported to the
hospital.
Theft Sunday 0137 hours
Officers Meyer, Fleming, Shepard and Urmann were dispatched to a home where a theft had just taken place
and the three suspects had fled on foot. Officers began searching the area and then spoke with the victim
who stated he and his son had just returned home from out of town and had left a trailer with contents
parked alongside the garage and when he returned a short time later, he noticed several items missing. He
then noticed three people running down his driveway and fled. He could not get a good description of the
suspects as it was dark outside and also mentioned he did not see these individuals carrying anything. There
are no leads as of this time.
Threats/Harassment Sunday 2219 hours
Officer Denise Urmann was notified to call a complainant regarding threats that were made to her via phone
from her ex-boyfriend and her daughter’s father. In speaking with the complainant, she said she received a
voicemail from her ex that said he was going to come to her house, hurt her and take their daughter. The
woman stated they were disputing over custody battles which angered him and she did not want to file
charges against him yet only wanted an informational report for court purposes. The woman was advised on
her options to file a restraining order. Cleared.
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Accident Tuesday 0906 hours
Officer Scott Patrick was dispatched to a location on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, he
met with the two drivers who were still in the traffic lane. Driver 1 was driving west on Mendota Heights
Road approaching Lexington. Driver 2 was also driving westbound on Mendota Heights Road when she was
failed to stop quick enough behind driver 1 resulting in a rear end collision. Driver 1 sustained damage to
the rear bumper cover and driver 2 had a minor crack in the bumper cover. Both drivers will be working
with each other to resolve issues and repair damages.
Identity Theft Tuesday 1419 hours
Officer Scott Patrick met in the PD lobby with a complainant to report identity theft. The woman stated she
has two accounts with Wells Fargo Bank and that there were several transfers and payments made between
the two accounts which she did not authorize. Under investigation.
Suspicious Person Wednesday 0207 hours
Officer Tanner Spicer was dispatched to a local gas station on a report of a suspicious male who frequently
attempts to pass a stolen credit card. The male drives the same vehicle every time yet has different woman
attempt to use the stolen credit card. On one occasion, when the employee asked about the card, the man
and the woman grabbed the card back and fled the store. The employee was able to get the license plate
number of the vehicle. Under investigation.
Theft Thursday 0907 hours
Officer John Larrive responded to a home on a report of a theft. Upon arrival, he met with an employee of a
local lawn care company who stated that one of their Bobcats was stolen. The lawn company had parked the
Bobcat along with several other pieces and snow removal equipment alongside the garage at this location. A
short time later, the actual owner of the Bobcat met Larrive at the PD to give specifics and photographs of the
Bobcat. Under investigation.
Car vs Deer Thursday 1453 hours
Officer Bobby Lambert responded at a property damage accident at Delaware Ave and Copperfield Dr. Up-
on arrival, he was met by the driver and a deceased deer. The driver stated as she was traveling northbound
on Delaware, a deer jumped out in front of her vehicle and she was unable to avoid striking the deer. There
was moderate damage to the front driver’s side of the vehicle and the deer was removed from the roadway.
Traffic Stop Friday 0108 hours
While on routine patrol, Officer Tanner Spicer observed a vehicle at a high rate of speed. He stopped the
vehicle and made contact with the driver. He then observed, near the center counsel, marijuana stems and
leaves. Spicer then asked her to hand over the rest of the marijuana in which at that time she grabbed a
plastic baggie with marijuana, a plastic jar with marijuana and two glass pipes with burned residue. The
woman was then issued a citation for the multitude of possession charges.
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A BIG thank you to
all who put in so
much time and effort
into making the
Guns vs Hoses
Wing Eating
Contest such a great
success in raising
$1,600
Thank You:
Officer John Larrive,
Officer Jennifer Fordham,
Jason & Kim Stone,
Ryan Schaefer and the
Moose Country staff,
Kim Henning,
and all our generous
event sponsors
and raffle donors.
Of course, we must
thank our competitors,
partners, & friends,
MHFD!
Until next time...
Please send us your
positive feedback
on our staff to:
pdrecords@
mendota-heights.com
Your feedback is greatly
appreciated and helps boost
the morale of our staff.
Have a Safe Week!
Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood:
http://mendota.prophoenix.com/CS/CrimeMapping.aspx
If you are a Mendota Heights resident and you are going out of town or on
vacation, you can notify MHPD of your outing and we will be more than happy to
keep a watchful eye on your home while you are away. Make your House Check
Request online at www.mendota‐heights.com, visit us in the MHPD lobby to
complete a form or call us and we will take your info over the phone.
MHPD offers monthly Car Seat Safety Checks. To schedule an appointment,
call 651.452.1366 to contact Ofϐicer Jennifer Fordham.
MHPD has a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the PD where Dakota
County residents can safely and anonymously dispose of their prescription drugs
and over‐the‐counter medication.
1/30—2/06 2014 YTD
Calls for Service 174 816
Citations 63 218
Warnings 31 100
Police Reports 11 79
Response Time Average 6.12 5.93
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