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10 02 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 OCTOBER 02, 2015 ALL LIVES MATTER! FACT: “More U.S. police officers have been charged with crimes for deadly on‐duty shooƟngs in 2015 than in any year going back a decade. But not a single officer has been convicted of murder or manslaughter this year. Experts say bringing such cases remains challenging for prosecutors when judges and juries loath to second‐guess decisions made by police in the line of duty.” Wall Street Journal arƟcle, enƟtled “More Police Go to Trial in Killings, but ConvicƟons Remain Rare.” FACT: Graham v. Connor has laid the guidelines for law enforcement in addressing all use of force encounters. It’s determined that the “objecƟvely reasonable standard” must be applied when determining whether an officer’s acƟons were jusƟﬁed. That standard disallows the “20/20 vision of hindsight,” and instead asks the quesƟon what would a “reasonable” officer have done given the totality of the circumstances known to that officer at the Ɵme. When considering an individual’s rights vs an officer’s, the Courts must consider three important factors; 1) “the severity of the crime at issue," 2) "whether the suspect poses an immediate threat to the safety of the officers or others," and 3) "whether he/she is acƟvely resisƟng arrest or aƩempƟng to evade arrest by ﬂight." Law enforcement plays a criƟcal role in educaƟng the public and bridging the gap that exists between some members of the public and police. Many law enforcement agencies, including our own, have developed a CiƟzen’s Academy Program that introduces the public to the profession. This sharing of knowledge and experience has proven to be a vital factor in building a stronger relaƟonship. Another new iniƟaƟve that is now being shared with the public is the life‐saving power of “comply and complain.” The message is that by complying with officers commands, even if one objects to such commands, lives will be saved. This approach affords those in disagreement to voice their dissenƟon at a safer and more appropriate Ɵme and place. ALL LIVES DO MATTER! Figure out WHY the person is upset. In their minds, the problem somehow connects to them in such a way you wouldn't understand. Try to reason with them by being calm. Never act aggressive or the person may harm you. There isn't always a quick answer. There may be nothing you can do to solve their problem but if there is, please try. Even if you are being accused by the upset individual, stay calm to avoid making maƩers worse. Be prepared to defend yourself. If the person tries to pursue you, try to get out of the situaƟon by either walking away, asking a ciƟzen nearby for help or calling 9‐1‐1. If the person is name calling or threatening, do not engage and go with the ﬂow, apologizing even though you may have done nothing wrong. Chances are, the person could be mentally ill; acƟng on their threats, etc. could be more harmful to you. 2 2 THEFT THURSDAY 12:09 HOURS While clearing brush near his residence, a reporting party found a license plate. Officer Todd Rosse responded and upon running the plate, learned it was reported stolen in West St Paul. The plate was turned over for them to handle the recovered property; officer cleared. DOMESTIC THURSDAY 20:07 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar responded to a report of a female hitting a male inside a vehicle in a parking lot. Upon arrival, he learned the engaged couple was indeed having a fight over the male choosing to spend time with his daughter instead of with his fiancé. The male was allowed to leave and the female remained with officers who ensured she was calm and not a danger to herself or others. Officers cleared. FRAUD FRIDAY 08:32 HOURS Officer Rosse met with a reporting party in the lobby who had found fraudulent activity on his bank statement. The card, which had always been in his possession and was now cancelled, had been used at an international banking company, who has already released the funds. The bank is already investigating the situation. BARKING DOG FRIDAY 2110 HOURS Officer Hilyar received a complaint of a dog that had been barking for several hours and the homeowner was not at home or able to be contacted. Officer Hilyar arrived and listened to the dog barking for the better part of an hour while also attempting contact with the homeowner. He was able to let the dog back inside the residence, left a citation for the Barking Dog ordinance violation and cleared the call. Cleared by citation. DOMESTIC SATURDAY 12:09 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson was dispatched to a caller seeking assistance with a fight he and his wife were having. After some discussion, it was learned the wife was going thru some medical issues and during their argument she fell but refused to get back up or move from her position. After speaking with the wife, she did finally agree to go back to bed and to discuss the situation with her husband in the morning. HRO VIOLATION SATURDAY 2156 HOURS Officer Denise Urmann took a report from a man receiving Facebook messages from his ex-girlfriend, which was a violation of the harassment restraining order he had against her. Suspect arrested by citation for targeted misdemeanor HRO Violation. AOA SUNDAY 0242 HOURS Officer Jeffory VonFeldt was assisting West St Paul Police Department on a traffic stop when nearby, a fight broke out outside a restaurant. He helped separate the two females and handed them over to WSPPD officers. 3 3 JUV DWI SUNDAY 2052 HOURS Dispatch notified officers of a suspected drunk driver weaving all over the road, in and out of the ditch and transitioning from nearly stopping to super fast driving. The driver was coming out of Inver Grove Heights and into our city. Officer Robin Nelson caught up to him just before he headed out of jurisdiction on the bridge and observed him nearly hit the wall there and he finally stopped at the other side of the bridge. The driver, who had watery eyes and dilated pupils, had great difficulty getting his license and registration out and upon starting the SFST’s, failed them all. However, the PBT showed a .000. Narcotics were suspected and tests showed indications of impairment. Upon being read the Implied Consent, he ultimately refused to test. He was booked into the Juvenile Detention facility and was charged with 3rd Degree DWI and Reckless Driving. PROPERTY DAMAGE MONDAY 1450 HOURS A homeowner called to report their neighbors had removed newly planted seedling bushes that had been planted near a property line. The suspect’s wife is unavailable until the spring; but suggested they had been removed by animals. Pending contact with the suspect. THEFT MONDAY 1532 HOURS Sergeant Petersen took a walk-in report from a party whose money was stolen from his residence. Suspect information is available and the investigation is active. HARRASSMENT MONDAY 2110 HOURS Reporting party informed Officer Nelson that her ex-boyfriend was calling and texting her with unwanted messages. It was learned that the argument was going both ways and both parties were told to simply stop the communication or charges would follow. Officer Nelson cleared. THEFT WEDNESDAY 0746 HOURS Officer Phil McCarty responded to take a report from a party whose vehicle had been broken into overnight. The driver’s side window was broken and taken from the car were the following valuables: laptop, cell phone and work ID badges. Follow-up information pending on the stolen items; no suspects. THEFT OF SERVICES & THEFT WEDNESDAY 2128 HOURS A cab driver called to report a male who refused to pay his $48 fare. Upon arrival, Sergeant Bobby Lambert and Officer Steve Hilyar found the suspect and cabbie in the car. The suspect told officers he had indeed used the cab and while he did not have money, he offered his phone as payment. The cab driver wanted only cash payment. The driver stated he greeted the two male customers and one male told him he had cash in his pocket, but was told upon arrival at the destination that payment was unavailable. That male was issued a citation for Theft of Services. During the discussion, that suspect accused the other male that had been in the vehicle of stealing his earbuds. The new suspect denied knowledge of the theft at first, but the earbuds were found a short distance from the vehicle as if they had been thrown. Another citation was issued to that suspect. Two simultaneous incidents closed by arrest for Theft. 4 4 DAKOTA COUNTY JUVENILE CURFEW The Mendota Heights Police Department enforces the Dakota County Curfew Ordi‐ nance, which is as follows: It is unlawful for any juve‐ nile age 17 years and under to be present in any public place within Dakota County between the hours listed above. 09/25 ‐ 10/01 2015 YTD Calls for Service 102 5456 Citations 10 415 Warnings 16 548 Police Reports 17 835 Response Time Average 5.67 5.42 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! UNDER 12: SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 9PM-5AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY : 10PM-5AM AGES 12-14: SUNDAY – THURSDAY: 10PM-5AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11PM-5AM AGES 15-17: SUNDAY - THURSDAY : 11PM-5AM SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 12PM-5AM