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01 09 15 JTF1 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS Jerry Murphy John Larrive Bobby Lambert Todd Rosse Jeff Vonfeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Peyton Fleming Nick Gorgos Robin Nelson 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 CHAPLAINS Frances Cuenca Joel Detlefsen Lynn Liberman Butch Millett Sue Plucker John Snider David Wick JANUARY 9, 2015 KOPS Alert If you spend any Ɵme listening to a police radio, it won’t take long before you hear reference to a “KOPS Alert.” 15 years ago, there was no way for agencies to share informaƟon with other agencies regarding officer safety issues. Eventually, the KOPS Alert was created for just that purpose. KOPS stands for KEEP OUR POLICE SAFE. An officer can issue a KOPS Alert on a wide variety of issues, from a person who might cause harm to an officer to locaƟng a suicidal person who might cause harm to themselves. KOPS Alerts are used very frequently and are sent directly to an officer’s squad computer for Ɵmely delivery. On any given shiŌ, an officer will receive one to twenty KOPS Alerts. A KOPS Alert may also be discovered by an officer running a license plate on a vehicle that has a KOPS Alert connected with it. KOPS has been a huge success in prevenƟng officer injuries and deaths and in locaƟng people who could harm themselves or others or be in harm’s way. The weather condiƟons have indeed dropped in the recent days and with that poses safety concerns, especially when it comes to our children waiƟng for school buses. Parents/Guardians always make the final decision as to whether or not it is safe to send your kids to school. The school will most likely always be open to receive children if you decide to bring them. No student will ever be reprimanded for missing school in bad weather. Schools rarely close due to snow or cold temperatures. Always assume the school is open unless you hear otherwise via media or website. If there is freezing temps, children should always be escorted by a parent or guardian to the bus stop and stay with them unƟl the bus arrives. Parents should also have a back‐up plan for ride arrangements in case of an emergency and should be either communicated with the school or put on a piece of paper in your child’s backpack. Keeping warm on cold Winter days… Food supplies heat to the body. Make sure your child eats a well balanced breakfast. One layer of clothing is not enough, dress in several light layers. Try to make the outer layer wind or water proof. Avoid exposing the skin to the cold temps. Cover the head, ears, nose, neck and hands. Stay dry. Change out of wet clothing as soon as possible. Make sure footwear if warm and waterproof. Think about layering socks. Seek shelter from the wind and elements if needed. Take frequent breaks from outside acƟvity or simply just stay inside if there is risk for frostbite. 2 2 Warrant Arrest Wednesday 1457 hours Officer Gorgos spotted a vehicle for a party he knew had a felony warrant for arrest. Officer Mike Shepard arrived to assist and traffic stop was conducted; party arrested without incident. Minor Consumption Thursday 01:49 hours Officer Robin Nelson observed a male running on the side of road who was not dressed for the 10 degree weather that night. Officer Nelson asked the individual what he was doing and he said he was training for the military. She asked him why he was not wearing proper winter workout gear and he stated he was running from a local bar to his dad’s house. Officer Nelson asked the young man how much he had to drink and he told her three or four beers. A PBT showed a BAC of .132 which for anyone under the age of 21 is illegal running or driving. The young man was cited for Under 21 Consumption of Alcohol and given a ride to his dad’s home. Property Accident Hit and Run Thursday 03:52 hours Officer Nelson respond to a two car vehicle accident in which the victims vehicle was hit head-on and the suspect vehicle did not stop. The victim driver got out of her car and noticed that the suspect vehicle braked but then continued to travel. The victim was able to get the license plate of the suspect vehicle and this case is under investigation. Vehicle Accident Thursday 08:07 hours Officer Nelson and Sgt. Spicer were dispatched to a vehicle that had gone off the road was now in the ditch. Based on Officer Nelson’s observations it appeared that the vehicle hit a road sign in the ditch, rolled and went airborne, hit the ground a second time, went airborne a second time, hit the ground and rolled a third time as it crashed through several trees and came to a stop right-side up in the woods. The sole occupant/ driver of the vehicle was conscious and found to have several open containers of alcohol inside his vehicle along with some drug paraphernalia scattered in the snow. The driver admitted to drinking and said he became sleepy which resulted in the accident. A PBT showed a BAC of .132. An ambulance was called but once it arrived the driver refused medical attention. The driver was arrested for DWI and jailed. Domestic Friday 05:12 hours Officer Nelson and Sgt. Spicer were dispatched to a home on report of a domestic disturbance. When they arrived the husband said his wife was locked in the bathroom and would not come out. Sgt. Spicer spoke with the husband while Officer Nelson spoke with the wife. She stated her husband suffers from Alzheimer’s and has a history of aggressive behavior. Nothing physical had occurred and there were no signs of physical abuse. The parties were separated for the evening and officers cleared the scene. Disorderly Conduct Friday 21:35 hours Officer Nelson along with assistance from Sergeants Spicer and Petersen received a call that a resident could hear gunshots fired in his neighborhood. Upon arrival officers could see flashlights and two individuals walking nearby. Officers announced their presence and ordered the two to the ground. The individuals were searched and no weapons were found. The juveniles admitted to pranking a friend who lives in the area with homemade explosive bottles that make loud noises when they pop. Officers then went to the home where the prank was taking place and witnessed plastic jugs filled with a dark substance which popped and made a very loud noise. The juveniles were taken to the Mendota Heights Police Department and their parents were notified. The juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct. 3 3 Thefts from Vehicles Friday to Sunday overnight hours Officers responded to various calls throughout the city of thefts from vehicle and vehicles being rummaged through. Some reported items stolen, some did not. Officer John Larrive & Bobby Lambert took many reports where the victims reported items stolen including OTC medication, CD’s, change, fishing equipment, a briefcase and the brass bell of a saddle (?). No suspects or witnesses. Threats/Stalking Saturday 1858 hours A female caller reported threats being made by her ex boyfriend. The gent had been at the residence to visit their daughter, all decided to make a shopping trip. An argument later began and led to some cruel texting behavior. Sergeant Fleming responded, intervened with both parties and advised them to make their child their priority and keep the behavior in check. Closed Warrant Arrest - Sunday 1420 hours A local hotel called to report a credit card had been declined for the amount due. The occupants were in the room already but staff wanted them removed from the property. They acted surprised by the credit card situation, but upon verifying ID’s for next payment steps, found the gent clear in his home state, but had a Washington County warrant for theft. Sergeant Fleming arrested and later transported to jail. The other par- ty was clear and she and her property were escorted off the premises. Officer cleared. Stolen Vehicle Monday 1741 hours A woman had mechanical issues with her van and left it at the side of the road. She contacted the insurance company for roadside assistance who advised her they would respond but requested she leave the keys on the passenger seat. The insurance company headed to the site but the vehicle was no longer there. No records were found that the vehicle had been towed. Sergeant Fleming had spotted the vehicle shortly after it was abandoned, checked on it and all was fine; but when he returned to check on it an hour later, it was gone. Hopefully that claim goes thru with little effort. No suspects/inactive. Identity Theft Wednesday 1200 hours Reporting party called to report someone attempted to open a credit card under her name. We should all thank the financial institutions who are conscientiously checking data and confirming identity. This institution refused the application and notified the complainant. Reporting party stated her mortgage packet had been stolen from her mailbox and her personal data was stolen from there. These types of calls are becoming more frequent. We simply can’t be too careful with our information. Complainant suffered no loss. Closed. Theft—Auto Parts Wednesday 1322 hours Officer Todd Rosse responded to a business reporting after-the-fact theft of parts from vehicle. On two dif- ferent occasions starting 12/26, they found catalytic converters had been stolen from two separate work vans. One vehicle was about to be junked, but no access to the vehicle was authorized during that frame. Suspect information pending; forwarded to investigations. Vehicle Theft Thursday 0805 hours Same business who reported the above theft of catalytic converters reported a stolen company vehicle. Officer Jeffory VonFeldt was notified that evening that the vehicle was found in St Paul. Officer Rosse con- tacted the owner the next morning and informed him of the location. 4 4 01/01—01/08 2015 YTD Calls for Service 118 118 Citations 9 9 Warnings 5 5 Police Reports 28 28 Response Time Average 5.54 5.54 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 How do you keep from getting cold feet? Don’t go around BRRfooted!   Knock, Knock! Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce Who? LeƩuce in, it’s freezing outside.    Where does a snowman keep his money? In a snow bank.   What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes.   Who are Frosty’s parents? Mom and Pop‐Sicle!   Why don’t mountains get cold in the winter? They wear snow caps.   What did Frosty’s girlfriend give him when she was mad at him? The cold shoulder.   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; you can complete a form found in our lobby, or simply give us a call and we’ll help you out. 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. 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!