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08 21 15 JTF1 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming Bobby Lambert POLICE OFFICERS Jerry Murphy John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Nick Gorgos Robin Nelson Steve Hilyar Phillip McCarty 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 Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie AUGUST 21, 2015 NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY Today, August 21st, is NaƟonal Senior CiƟzens Day! On August 19th, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed ProclamaƟon 5847 declaring August 21st as NaƟonal Senior CiƟzen’s Day. The senior ciƟzens in our community and country achieved so much for our families. Our senior community serves as leaders and role models for our youth with their examples of responsibility, resourcefulness and determinaƟon. We want to conƟnue this tradiƟon of service to our community, ensuring it is a safe and family‐friendly community to grow old in for decades to come. Take some Ɵme today and everyday to spend Ɵme with your senior loved ones, neighbors, or visit a senior home. Lend an ear to hear some classic stories, share a meal, play a game or just be good company. Today we should appreciate and honor the sacrifices and achievements they have made in before we are unable to do it tomorrow. Senior ciƟzens, take advantage of the special discounts you may receive at a local restaurant or store. You deserve it! LĎēĊ Ĕċ DĚęĞ DĊĆęčĘ: 75 9/11 related illness: 3 Accidental: 2 AircraŌ accident: 1 Assault: 3 Automobile accident: 18 Fall: 1 Gunfire: 20 Gunfire (Accidental): 2 Heart aƩack: 12 Motorcycle accident: 2 Struck by vehicle: 4 Vehicle pursuit: 4 Vehicular assault: 3 Read more: www.odmp.org/ 2 2 UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION Friday 06:55 hours Officer Mike Shepard was dispatched to an area of Sibley Memorial Hwy on a report of an intoxicated male who was walking through a construction area, appeared disoriented and had no shoes on. Shepard arrived in the area and was met by construction workers who said the male had been spitting on them and was in the car that just pulled out. Shepard initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the passenger in the vehicle. The male was underage and stated he knew he shouldn't have been drinking and walking around and that he was probably in trouble. Shepard issued him a citation for Under 21 Consumption of Alcohol and released him to his sober friends. CAR VS. PEDESTRIAN Friday 10:45 hours Officer Phil McCarty responded to a local gas station on a car vs pedestrian accident. As McCarty arrived, he observed a woman lying on the pavement next to a vehicle. She was complaining of neck and back pain and had several scrapes. The vehicle driver was sweating, breathing heavily was unable to communicate. A witness stated that the car hit the woman going about 10 mph and she hit the hood, windshield and then landed on the pavement. Both parties were transported to the hospital. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE Saturday 09:06 hours Officer Todd Rosse responded to Big Rivers Trail parking lot on a theft from vehicle report. Upon arrival, he was met by a woman who stated that when she returned back to her locked and parked vehicle, her front passenger side window was shattered and her purse was stolen. The woman stated she did not see anyone or anything that looked suspicious before she left her vehicle. She was advised to call all her financial institutions as soon as possible to avoid fraudulent charges. A few hours later, she notified Rosse that her credit and debit cards had been used at a few different places in St. Paul. Under investigation. ILLEGAL DUMPING/LITTERING Saturday 11:02 hours Officer Todd Rosse responded to location on an illegal dumping complaint. Upon arrival, he made contact with the male who had its entire U-Haul rental truck’s contents dumped out onto city property. He was advised that the location he dumped is not a legal dump site and he was cited for Illegal Dumping. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE Sunday 14:46 hours Officer Steve Hilyar responded to the country club on a theft from vehicle report. Upon arrival he was met by the victim who stated that he returned to his vehicle after golfing and received a phone call from his wife who stated that the bank called and there was suspicious activity on their account. He then looked down to find credit cards and cash missing from his money clip that was in the front cup holder where he had left it, yet, three $20 bills and his drivers license were still there. In looking further into the credit card use, video footage was captured of the suspects at a retail store. The victim has since closed his accounts. Under investigation. THEFT Monday 09:08 hours Officer Todd Rosse responded to a home on a theft report. Upon arrival, he was met by the homeowner who stated that someone stole her wall hanging that contained birds on a wire in the design; however, the screws were still in place. The fixture was valued at $80. No suspects. 3 3 PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT Monday 23:51 hours Officer Nick Gorgos responded to Lilydale Road and Hwy 13 for a single vehicle accident report. Upon arrival, he made contact with the driver and sole occupant who stated he was unfamiliar with the stretch of road and took the curve too fast and hit the guard rail. The male was not injured, yet the vehicle was damaged so a tow came to the scene. AOA Tuesday 12:15 hours While on routine patrol, Sergeant Eric Petersen overheard Eagan PD request that MHPD and State Patrol respond to a pursuit of a stolen vehicle headed our way. Petersen followed the pursuit along with several other squads from neighboring communities. The suspect vehicle headed toward Robert Street in WSP where it was blocked in at a gas station and the suspect was taken into custody. FRAUD Tuesday 16:40 hours Officer Robin Nelson met with complainant in the PD lobby. Complainant stated that she was notified by US Bank that a $67,000 check was written out and signed by her deceased father in-law. The bank did cash the check then quickly realized that the signature on the check was from a party that was deceased so redacted the funds back into the account. No monetary loss and no suspects at this time. DISTURBING THE PEACE Wednesday 13:00 hours Officer Tanner Spicer took a walk-in report from a male who stated that his neighbor has recently been screaming at him and threatening him. He said he thinks it is because the neighbor accuses him of having relations with a young woman next door. Spicer advised the man to call when the incidents are taking place then went to speak with the neighbor. The neighbor denied threatening or yelling profanities but did state that he was tired of his neighbor hanging with the young ladies and staying up late partying. Spicer advised him not to be concerned over his neighbors relations unless there is signs of violence or trouble and to refrain from speaking or yelling at his neighbor and should instead call if he feels he is being disturbed by parties. THEFT OF GAS Wednesday 18:11 hours Officer Robin Nelson responded to a local gas station on a double theft of gas report. Upon arrival, she was met by store employee who stated that a blue Sedan pulled up to the pump and the suspect described as an African American male, 6’1”, 140 pounds, approximately age 25 and wearing jeans and a flannel shirt pumped $35.91 worth of gas and left without paying. At the same time, a blue Crown Victoria pulled up and the suspect described as an African American male, pumped $43.75 worth of gas and left without paying. The employee was able to get a license plate number however, it came back not on file. Nelson reviewed the video surveillance but it was too blurry to make out a plate number or view the suspects clearly. Case inactive. 4 4 MENTAL HEALTH Frequently, in our calls for service, we respond to situaƟons involving mental health. Mental health is becom- ing more understood as it becomes more addressed and talked about and is seen less as a “fault” but more as a result of many factors. Mental illness is defined as a condiƟon impacƟng a person’s thinking, feeling or mood, and may also affect their ability to relate to others and funcƟon on a daily basis. GeneƟcs, environment and lifestyle, including trauma, can be causes and truly anyone, at any age, can be suscepƟble. The important thing is to seek help and resources for your child or family member if you suspect anything. Check out: www.nami.org 08/14‐ 08/20 2015 YTD Calls for Service 109 4,610 Citations 4 360 Warnings 2 473 Police Reports 26 719 Response Time Average 5.13 5.39 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!