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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 25, 2014
Vacation House Checks
Submitted By: Police Sergeant Eric Petersen
Going out of town? Did you know that the Mendota Heights Police Department will check on your
house while you are away?
Simply go to the City’s website www.mendota‐heights.com and click on the Online Interactive
Forms. Go to Police Online Forms and click on House Check Request. Complete the form with as
much detail as possible, especially phone numbers and click submit. You can also ϐind a hard
copy of the form located in the PD lobby. We are open to taking your requests via telephone
however, we do encourage using the City’s website. It’s that easy.
We will then check the exterior of your home periodically and contact you or someone on your
contact list if we run into a problem or issue related to police matters.
A special thanks goes out to all of our Reserve Ofϐicer’s for their assistance in this program. This
is one of these programs that without their time and commitment to this project, we could not
provide this unique service to our citizens.
Preparing to be out of town for a short weekend or a long vacation is always a chaotic time. The
bags need to be packed, pets need care, house needs to be clean, laundry ϐinished, bills paid…
but we often forget about the most important thing— the security of our home. Keep this
checklist handy to prepare for your departure so when you leave the burglars don’t come in:
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Assault Saturday 10:47 hours
Sergeant Eric Petersen was dispatched to an assault involving a motorist and a bicyclist—witnesses reported the
bicyclist was being dragged by the motorist. Upon arrival, Petersen met with the bicyclist who stated he got
into an altercation with a motorist regarding safe distances. A witness along with the bicycle companion of
the victim followed the motorist to a home nearby so Petersen could track down the suspect. In meeting with
the suspect, he admitted to the altercation as well hanging onto the victim by his short and dragging him
about 10 feet as he drove off. The reason for the altercation: the motorist accused the group bicyclists of
being too far from the curb; the cyclists accused the motorist of driving too close to them. Charges pending
review.
Vehicle vs Utility Pole/Mailboxes Sunday 09:15 hours
Officer Scott Patrick responded to an accident where a vehicle hit a utility pole. In meeting with the driver,
he simply stated he fell asleep while driving and struck a utility pole and a mailbox. Xcel Energy was notified
of the incident as well as an attempt to notify the homeowners but they were not home at the time.
Assault Sunday 18:16 hours
Officer Peyton Fleming along with Officer Steve Meyer were dispatched to a local park on an assault report.
Upon arrival, Officers were met by the victim who stated a bunch of them were playing soccer and he received
a “red card” meaning he was ejected from the game. He then left the field to go change and was attacked by a
few unknown males. The suspects were seen drinking before the game but nobody seemed to know who the
individuals were as not all soccer registration forms had been turned in. The victim chose not to pursue
charges as he did not want anything getting in the way of his immigration process.
Domestic Sunday 21:35 hours
Officer Peyton Fleming responded to a home on a family domestic call where the juvenile son had kicked the
car. The previous night, the son was out with friends and was taking pills, consuming alcohol, smoking
marijuana and got in trouble with Bloomington PD for throwing beer bottles at cars. He was picked up and
brought home. The next morning the son got irate because the texting feature was turned off by his father
and step-mom which caused him to kick the car. The father noticed his son acting abnormal so he called 911
but all involved parties decided the hospital was not the best place for him as they would just let him go. A
short time later so the son was brought back to the PD and was picked up by a family friend.
Mental Health Tuesday 23:51 hours
Officer Urmann, Fleming & Meyer were dispatched to a group home on a report of a resident attacking an
employee with scissors and then attempting to cut her own throat and wrists with them. The resident, who
suffers from several disorders, was then handcuffed and transported to the hospital on a health and welfare
hold.
Property Damage Accident Wednesday 07:56 hours
Officer Scott Patrick along with Officer Bobbly Lambert responded to Dodd Road and Wentworth Ave on a
property damage accident. In arriving at the scene, neither vehicle could be located. A short time later,
dispatch notified them that one witness of the accident followed the other party to a parking lot in Eagan so
Officers responded there. Driver #1 admitted to being involved in the accident and leaving the scene because
he was concerned about being late for a meeting. He also said he was not aware of the 4-way stop at the
intersection of Dodd and Wentworth and therefore struck driver #2. Insurance information was obtained
and driver #1 was issued a citation for the stop sign violation.
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Stolen License Plate Wednesday 15:00 hours
Officer Jennifer Fordham was dispatched to a home on a report of a stolen license plate. In meeting with the
homeowner, she stated she had went to the WSP Target and when she got home, noticed just her rear license
plate was missing. She was certain that it had to have happened there or she would have noticed it missing
prior. The license plate was entered into NCIC as stolen and she was instructed to not drive the vehicle until
she was able to get to the DMV and get new license plates.
Warrant Arrest Wednesday 16:37 hours
Officers Lambert & Patrick were dispatched to a local business area where several businesses reported two
suspicious males who entered their business and asked to use their bathrooms, meandered through the
parking lots and were looking at vehicles, etc. The males were located and both stated they were in the area
applying for jobs. After positively identifying both males, one of the males had a confirmed warrant out of
Hennepin County for theft. He was transported to Dakota County Jail while the other was released to a
family member.
Attempted Burglary Wednesday 19:48 hours
Officer Jennifer Fordham responded to a report of a woman who arrived at her apartment to find the door
not only ajar, but also observed the door had been tampered with as if to remove it from the hinges. Inter-
views of potential witnesses were conducted for suspect descriptions and information. Security advice was
provided to occupant and management. Case inactive ending further leads.
DUI Friday 02:53 hours
Officer Tanner Spicer stopped a vehicle heading into our city that was having trouble staying in its own lane.
After observing poor/worrisome driving conduct, Officer Spicer stopped the vehicle when he found a safe
spot to do so and checked in with the driver. He could immediately smell the odor of alcohol coming from
within the car. The driver had trouble even rolling down the window and ended up just opening the door.
He had difficulty walking and talking and ultimately, after failing the SFST’s, failed the PBT with a .20. Up-
on returning to MHPD and agreeing to the Implied Consent, his breath test result was .18. He was given a
ride to jail to sleep it off and he will await formal charges for 3rd Degree DWI. Cleared by Arrest.
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“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.
07/18—07/24 2014 YTD
Calls for Service 147 4,636
Citations 10 919
Warnings 12 567
Police Reports 21 559
Response Time Average 5.57 5.70
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