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04 24 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 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 Butch Millett John Snider David Wick Frances Cuenca Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie APRIL 24, 2015 Kora - Convent of the Visitation School CongratulaƟons to VisitaƟon 5th grader, Kora! Kora placed 9th in a state‐wide D.A.R.E poster contest. Every year the MN D.A.R.E. AssociaƟon puts on a themed D.A.R.E. poster contest to include 5th graders at several MN schools. This years theme was “D.A.R.E. to be Amazing.” The MN D.A.R.E. AssociaƟon judges all of the entries and 16 winners are chosen. Two of the 16 winners are chosen for 1st place. The lucky 1st place winners get the privilege to throw a pitch at the opening ceremony at a designated MN Twins game. The other 14 winners also receive a prize from the MN D.A.R.E. AssociaƟon. All winning posters will be framed and mounted to travel all around MN at various D.A.R.E. events. The winning posters will also be displayed on the MN D.A.R.E. website. D.A.R.E. Officer Mario Reyes reƟred last year from MHPD but was asked by both VisitaƟon and the MHPD Police Chief to please conƟnue his great work as a D.A.R.E. Officer with VisitaƟon. He gladly accepted the offer! Mario has been teaching D.A.R.E. with VisitaƟon for 25 years. Mario had a few kind words to say about the VisitaƟon winner, Kora: “Kora is a joy to have in class! Her winning poster was well deserved as she put a lot of work into it. She is a great student and parƟcipates in class to the fullest.” 2 2 Fraud Thursday 19:57 hours Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a home on a theft by swindle report. Upon arrival, he was met by the homeowner who stated that when she was on her computer, a pop-up appeared that indicated if she did not click on the link and follow instructions, that there would be severe damage to her computer. She then clicked on the link and a phone number appeared advising her to call. She called the number and spoke with a “Josh Rice” with a foreign accent who instructed her to provide a series of numbers to him to allow him to control her computer. He then asked for her date of birth and a credit number to pay for her services of $168.00. She did so. She was later informed by her daughter that it was a scam. She contacted her credit card company and advised them of her loss. Mental Health Friday 03:37 hours Officer Denise Urmann responded to a home on a mother/daughter domestic. Dispatch advised that the mother stated her daughter was out of control, yelling and throwing things. Upon arrival, Urmann noticed a male pacing back and forth in the driveway. When asked what was happening, he stated he didn't really know except he was sleeping and the lady inside told him to go and he had no idea where he was as he was not from around here. Urmann then went inside the home. The daughter said she and her male friend were sleeping when her mother came in and kicked him out for no reason. The daughter’s moods were very erratic and would go from calm to screaming then crying. She was about to leave for the night but then threw down her belongings, refused to leave and continued to argue and throw tantrums. The male was transported to a local motel and the daughter was transported to the hospital on a mental health hold. Harassing Communication Friday 12:21 hours Officer Todd Rosse was asked to call a woman regarding harassing communications. In speaking with the woman, she stated that an ex-boyfriend is repeatedly calling and texting her at her home and place of employment. She said she made it clear she wanted nothing to do with him on several occasions. She has multiple voicemails and text messages saved as well as call logs from him. Officer Rosse left a message with the male to return his phone call. In the meantime the woman received several more phone calls yet still hadn't responded to Officer Rosse’s voicemail. A couple of days later, he returned the phone call and admitted to calling the woman excessively and said he wanted to resolve the issue. Rosse advised him to cease all communication with her and that he would be mailing him a citation for Harassing Communications. Theft from Motor Vehicle Friday 22:00 hours Officer Todd Rosse responded to a home on a theft from vehicle report. Upon arrival, he was met by the owner who stated that sometime during the overnight hours, suspect (s) entered his UNLOCKED vehicle and stole his wallet out of the center console. Inside his wallet contained several membership cards, his MN DL, medical card and multiple debit/credit cards. In checking his accounts, a few of his debit/credit cards had already been used. Under investigation. Warrant/Speed/No Ins Sunday 22:34 hours While on routine patrol, Officer Nick Gorgos observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Gorgos conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver was able to provide a valid MN DL however was unable to provide proof of insurance. In looking into the driver further, it was learned that he had an active warrant out of Scott County for Failure to Appear on a No Insurance Driver Violation. He then informed the driver he was under arrest for an outstanding warrant and also issued him a citation for Speed and No Proof of Insurance. He was transported to Dakota County Jail. 3 3 04/17—04/23 2015 YTD Calls for Service 99 2000 Citations 10 170 Warnings 10 156 Police Reports 25 313 Response Time Average 7.63 5.20 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 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! Is My Child Abusing Drugs or Alcohol?! Watch for the following behavioral signs of alcohol or drug abuse: Skipping class, declining grades, trouble at school. Loss of interest in activities, sports, hobbies, exercise. Complaints from co-workers, coaches, teachers or classmates. Missing money, valuables, prescriptions, borrowing or stealing money. Acts isolated, silent, withdrawn or suspicious. Clashes with family values and beliefs. Demands more privacy, locking doors, avoiding eye contact. Sudden change in relationships, friends, hangouts, hobbies. Frequently getting in trouble-fights, arguments, illegal accidents. Using incense, perfume or air freshener to hide smells. Using eye drops to mask bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils. Interest in alcohol or drug related music, clothing or posters.