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07 11 14 JTF1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANT Eric Petersen POLICE OFFICERS Jerry Murphy Scott Patrick John Larrive Bobby Lambert Tanner Spicer Todd Rosse Jeff Vonfeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Peyton Fleming INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Lisa Brandt Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker George Castillo CHAPLAINS Frances Cuenca Joel Detlefsen Lynn Liberman Butch Millett Sue Plucker John Snider David Wick JULY 11 2014 Noise Regulations Submitted By: Investigator Chad Willson The MHPD often receives questions about noise regulations. The City of Mendota Heights has adopted the MN Pollution Control Agency Noise Pollution Standards as a guide for City Code. 7030.0020 DEFINITIONS Subp. 3. Daytime Subp. 10. Nighttime “Daytime” hours 7:00a.m. to 10:00p.m. “Nighttime” hours 10:00p.m. to 7:00a.m. 7030.0030 NOISE CONTROL REQUIREMENT. No person may violate the standards established in part 7030.0040, unless exempted by Minnesota Statutes, section 116.07, subdivision 2a. Any municipality having authority to regulate land use shall take all reasonable measures within its jurisdiction to prevent the establishment of land use activities listed in noise area classiϐication (NAC) 1, 2, or 3 in any location where the standards established in part 7030.0040 will be violated immediately upon establishment of the land use. MH City Code: http://www.sterlingcodiϐiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=668 MN Administrative Rules Ch. 7030: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=7030 You may have seen a recent REWARD posted for the suspect(s) involved in vandalism in our city. Reward money is provided via the Mendota Heights Community Criminal Apprehension Fund (MHCCAF), the Mena private, non‐proﬁt organizaƟon funded enƟrely by private contributors—members of the public, like you! MHCCAF MISSION: To assist the Mendota Heights Police Department in the idenƟ‐ ﬁcaƟon of criminal suspects and to reward ciƟzens providing informaƟon leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for commiƫng crimes in our community. MHCCAF GOAL: To assist law enforcement with maintaining the lowest crime rate in Dakota County and directly contribute to the wonderful quality of life we enjoy. Every dollar received goes directly into the fund, as it is administered by an elected board who volunteer their Ɵme. Monetary donaƟons, both large and small, are ac‐ cepted to fund the reward program. If you would like to support our efforts and wish to donate, you can mail your tax‐ deducƟble donaƟon directly to MHCCAF, c/o Mendota Heights Police Department, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118. You will receive a receipt docu‐ menƟng your thoughƞul and important donaƟon. Mendota Heights Community Criminal Apprehension Fund 2 3 For more information: CLICK HERE: 4 Property Damage Accident Tuesday 17:10 hours Officer Peyton Fleming responded to a property damage report. Upon arrival he was met by several onlookers who examining the significant damage to a covered driveway overhang caused by a U–Haul. One of them stated the driver had gone inside the apartment building. The driver was located and when asked about the damage, stated he became stuck under the covered area, backed out and then apparently decided to just go back inside the apartment building. W e a p o n s T u e s d a y 1 9 : 2 8 h o u r s Officers Peyton Fleming and Michael Shepard were dispatched to a report of a drive-by shooting that had oc- curred. In meeting with the uninjured victims, a driver and passenger, stated they were shot at in the area of Mendota Heights Road and Hwy 55. Fleming observed a hole where one round had entered the front of the rear passenger side door and another that had entered further back on the passenger side door and exited out the rear passenger door on the drivers side. Under investigation. D A R / S p e e d / N o I n s S a t u r d a y 0 4 : 3 4 h o u r s While on routine patrol, Officer Steve Meyer observed a vehicle at a high rate of speed. Meyer conducted a traffic stop and the driver, though identified by his MN DL, stated his license was revoked. The driver provided insurance info from the previous owner; upon verifying if it was current, Meyer found the insurance was not in effect. The driver’s vehicle was towed and driver was cited for DAR/Speed/No Ins. Theft from Vehicle Monday 12:12 hours Officer Bobby Lambert spoke to the victim of a theft via telephone. In speaking with her she notified him that sometime late Saturday evening her family van had been broken into. Her son’s Nintendo DS and her husband’s wallet containing his DL, credit cards and cash were stolen. No suspect information. T h e f t o f G a s T u e s d a y 1 1 : 4 4 h o u r s Officer Bobby Lambert responded to a local gas station on a report of a theft of gas. In speaking with the em- ployee, he stated a blue colored Ford Explorer pumped $48.50 work of gas and left without paying. The em- ployee provided a detailed vehicle description as well as a suspect description. A letter was mailed to the regis- tered owner of the vehicle. Case pending. Located Stolen Property Wednesday 1318 hours A resident purchased an iPod via eBay and upon activating the phone, received a message stating the phone was stolen, police would be contacted and access was not allowed. They contacted eBay, who requested she call the police. Officer Larrive responded, took custody of the device and advised the “owner” of the phone that he was now in custody of the property and requested a call back; no return call back yet. Pending. Damage to Property Thursday 0730 hours Officer Jenny Fordham responded to a report of property damage. The owners had previously complained about a suspicious vehicle, persons and activities. When the vehicle ultimately received a citation, the report- ing party came out the next day to find their property had been egged and felt it was retaliation. Suspect in- formation has been provided; case pending. Damage to Property Thursday 0730 hours Officer Fordham responded to a business to take a report of property damage to a sprinkler head that ulti- mately caused some water damage to the building, and may have occurred via a soccer ball. Case pending. 5 “I Got Caught” Campaign The “I Got Caught” campaign rewards kids “caught” wearing a helmet while biking, scooter riding, skateboarding or in -line skating. Starting Friday, July 4, Officers will be on the lookout and when local children are caught practicing safe habits, they will receive a gift certificate for a free small ice cream cone at Dairy Queen. 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. 07/04—07/10 2014 YTD Calls for Service 131 4304 Citations 18 878 Warnings 1 464 Police Reports 11 519 Response Time Average 5.12 5.71 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. The House Check Request online form is available on our website; we have similar forms in the MHPD lobby 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. Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55025 D AKOTA C OUNTY S HERIFF The Front Row “A front row seat to the greatest show on Earth...” Dave Bellows, Sheriff Tim Leslie, Chief Deputy Volume 10, Week 6 June 30, through July 6, 2014 Featuring Sheriff’s Sworn Operations and Detention Services Deputies: Commanders John Grant Dan Scheuermann Captains Dan Bianconi Pat Enderlein Joe Leko Jim Rogers Sergeants Jennifer Cho Scott Durdall Jim Gabriel Booker Hodges IV Jim Iliff Bruce Kammen Jeff Leopold Chris Melton Tim Samuelson Rick Schroeder Rob Shingledecker Dawanna Witt Special Duty Deputies Brad Billmeyer Terry Ecker Mike Fendrick Tim Fletcher Bryan Hermerding Tom Hooper Rob Hosking Thomas Jacobson Coreen Kulvich Ryan Olson Matt Regis Jon Reiners Matt Wayne Deputy Sheriffs Mark Albrecht Scott Bensen Ryan Brown Brandon Buckley Rhonda Doheny Sandy Dose Brian Eells Joshua Fahey Ryan Fitzgerald Dan Forrey Steve Forrey A Busy 4th of July Weekend… Deputies responded to a call of a three-year-old girl in Vermillion Township who had fallen into a bonfire on the 4th of July. The little girl sustained second and third degree burns and was taken by air ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. She was later listed in stable condition. Responding from the DCSO were Deputies Mike Vikesland and Dan Hoover and Sergeant Jeff Leopold. The DCSO assisted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on the report of a “possible drowning” on the St. Croix River. The man was swimming with his family when he was last seen. After an exhaustive search of the area by Washington County and other agencies, the man’s body was later recovered approximately 25 yards from the shore line. Sergeant Jim Iliff and Park Ranger Josh Schauer assisted with the search. Deputies also assisted at a fatal crash in Cannon Falls. A Minnesota Trooper responding to an accident with injuries collided with a car. Two people in the car were killed and the trooper was transported by air ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Special Duty Deputy Matt Regis and Deputy Tim Gonder assisted at the scene. A driving complaint resulted in the arrest of a female for Driving While Impaired and a male for Disorderly Conduct. The Dakota Communications Center received multiple calls of a driver “all over the road” on 316 near Hastings. The vehicle pulled into a local business and the woman ran from the car into the business. An employee intervened and was rewarded with the male spitting in his face. Both were taken into custody. Responding from the DCSO were Sergeant Scott Durdall and Deputies Chris Hamblin and Ryan Holmquist. A Piece of DCSO History… The Sheriff’s Office recently received the generous donation of a painting depicting the Old Courthouse located in downtown Hastings, which for many years was home to Dakota County offices (including divisions of the DCSO). The building housed county and court offices from 1871 until it was sold to the City of Hastings in 1993 as the site of the current City Hall. The deputy walking from a vintage 1959 Ford squad car is Retired Captain Steve Theriault. The artist is Larry Landis and this and other paintings can be seen at www.robertlandis.com. The (left to right) Chief Deputy Tim Leslie, Larry Landis, Retired Captain Steve Theriault, and Sheriff Dave Bellows D AKOTA C OUNTY S HERIFF The Front Row “A front row seat to the greatest show on Earth...” Dave Bellows, Sheriff Tim Leslie, Chief Deputy Volume 10, Week 6 June 30, through July 6, 2014 Click here to subscribe to this newsletter electronically. Page 2 original painting will be displayed in the Sheriff’s Office. Contact Sheriff’s Administration for more information or to learn how to contact the artist. Be On the Lookout (BOLO)… Over the past two weeks, the Sheriff’s Office has handled a number of home burglaries in the southern Dakota County area. The burglaries typically occurred during the daytime and thieves are taking money, jewelry, and other property. While progress is being made in the investigations, Sheriff Dave Bellows urges everyone to take precautions by locking their doors, windows, and cars. Several of the burglaries happened when the homeowner left their residence to “run to the store” or for some other short errand. Next to “locking up,” the best defense against burglary and other crimes are neighbors watching out for each other. When you see something suspicious, make a call to 9-1-1. While many times your call to police turns out to be unfounded, we still want to be called. Better to handle nine false alarms than miss the burglary in progress. A Day at the Beach, Until… Deputy Chris Hamblin was patrolling along Etter’s Landing when he observed a car pull into the landing. Chris did a routine license check on the car, which revealed it was a reported stolen out of St. Paul. After requesting assistance, Chris, along with Special Duty Deputy Matt Regis and Deputies Ryan Holmquist, Jen Lenarz, and Matt Lohmann stopped the car and arrested the driver, who admitted to stealing the vehicle. Nice job by Chris and all. Boy, Was That a Wrong Number: Recently, Chief Deputy Tim Leslie received a call from an individual purporting to be with the Internal Revenue Service. The caller identified himself as Agent Shaun White, Badge Number 7656, of the IRS and said Tim had fraudulently filled out his taxes, making him subject to criminal penalties. Tim was advised if he did not cooperate with the caller’s instructions his name would be forwarded to the County Sheriff and his employer. In Tim’s case, this is one and the same. The call was a scam in an attempt to extort money. Tim learned from a friend at the IRS that over 60,000 calls of this nature have been received and people have paid money thinking they were in trouble. Chief Deputy Leslie cautions anyone receiving a call to check it out first. Don’t be pressured into sending money, call and verify first. The story was carried by KARE-11 and the link can be found below: http://www.kare11.com/story/news/crime/2014/07/04/irs-phone-scam- taxpayer/12234629/ Nathan Gainey Tim Gonder Ryan Googins Christopher Hamblin Kevin Henriksen Amber Hentges Joseph Hertenstein Ryan Holmquist Dan Hoover Krystal Johnson John Kane Bruce Kleeberger Celina LaBlanche Jen Lenarz Brent Lohmann Bruce Lohmann Matt Lohmann Kim Mays Mark McKnight Lester Mitchell Jon Napper Blake Pederson Sean Qualy Matt Schepers Matt Schuster Nathaniel Severson Rebecca Sherman Dan Siebenaler Brian Smidt Phouthaivanh Sourignavong Gordy Steffel Steve Theriault Michael Vai Dmitriy Vecherkov Mike Vikesland Dan Vujovich Bob Wegner Tony Welin Questions? Comments? Please contact the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office at 651.438.4700 or any of the following by email: dave.bellows@ co.dakota.mn.us julie.ecker@