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12 11 15 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming Bobby Lambert POLICE OFFICERS 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 DECEMBER 11, 2015 Please remember, there are approximately 3,393 children missing nationally and 22 of them are from Minnesota alone. It is important to know of these cases and what the children look like as you never know if you could come across them. The parents and loved ones of these children never stop their search and us as good citizens should do everything we can to keep our eyes peeled as well. Please visit: www.missingkids.com If you have any information, please call: 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST) “Stranger Danger” talks may not be the best approach. It ignores the fact that most children are abducted by someone they know. Avoiding strangers will not help if the abductor is a family member, neighbor, or family acquaintance. Instead of focusing on people, teach children to recognize and respond to threatening situations. Don’t say: Never talk to strangers. Say: You should not approach just anyone. If you need help, look for a uniformed police officer, a store clerk with a nametag, or a parent with children. Don’t say: Stay away from people you don’t know. Say: It’s important for you to get my permission before going anywhere with anyone. Don’t say: You can tell someone is bad just by looking at them. Say: Pay attention to what people do. Tell me right away if anyone asks you to keep a secret, makes you feel uncomfortable, or tries to get you to go with them. Use role playing scenarios. The more the children practice, the better prepared they will be to respond to an emergency. For more information on KiDSmartz, please visit www.kidsmartz.org 2 MENTAL HEALTH THURSDAY 1216 HOURS Officers Nick Gorgos and Denise Urmann responded to a group home on a report of a disorderly person causing destruction. The person also had suicidal thoughts; party was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Officers cleared. DAC THURSDAY 2328 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar stopped a speeding vehicle on Hwy 110; the driver also had a “cancelled” status. Upon being stopped, the driver admitted he was not valid and was not supposed to be driving. The driver was cited for Driving after Cancellation (DAC), the plates were removed from the vehicle and the car was towed. HARASSMENT FRIDAY 1159 HOURS A former client was calling a local business and harassing them with inappropriate messages. However, the business told Officer Todd Rosse they only wanted the incidents documented. He advised them of several options, including getting a harassment restraining order. Officer cleared. FOUND ID SATURDAY 0847 HOURS A resident called to report an employment authorization card found close to their door on their property. Officer McCarty responded to the residence and found the presence of the card suspicious. Homeowner was advised of crime prevention measures and the property was taken to the police department. Owner follow up pending. RECOVERED STOLEN AUTO MONDAY 1135 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to a local hotel on report of an abandoned vehicle that had been there since Friday night. Upon running the plate, he found it was stolen out of Columbia Heights. The vehicle was towed and Columbia Heights PD was contacted to handle the vehicle recovery and owner contact. Officer cleared. DISTURB THE PEACE MONDAY 2108 HOURS A concerned parent contacted police regarding Facebook postings that included threatening messages and possession of a weapon. Case under investigation. THEFT TUESDAY 0859 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to gas station to investigate a gas drive off. Employee became suspicious of the three occupants. The customer pumping the gas was acting nervous and the two passengers inside appeared to be causing a distraction. Employees turned off the pump and the occupants got back into the and took off. Plate information led to the owner who provided the officer with follow-up information. Case under investigation. 3 STOLEN AUTO/WARRANT TUESDAY 1855 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson responded to residence on report a stolen truck. The complainant was visiting a friend and when he left the house he found the vehicle was missing. He stated the truck was paid for and he still had the keys. The truck was actually his Dad’s truck, but he had not yet called him to inform him of the theft. When Officer Nelson ran the complainant’s information, she found a warrant for his arrest, with a bail option. Officer McCarty assisted with the arrest and transported him to MHPD. The owner was then contacted—he informed Officer Nelson that the vehicle was not stolen. He had learned his adult son had lied to him about where he was going, so he decided to teach him a lesson. Dad moved the vehicle, via an alternate set of keys, to another location. When asked, he reluctantly agreed to post the bail money for the son; son was eventually released to father. Officers cleared; no further charges. DAC WEDNESDAY 0109 HOURS West St Paul requested assistance from MHPD to remove a vehicle stopped in the road in our city. Officer VonFeldt responded and found the driver asleep in the vehicle, but the car was turned off and locked. He was able to wake the driver up and identity him; he also learned he had been drinking and was homeless. Upon running his information, he was found to be cancelled. The man had no options for a ride and his phone was dead. The vehicle was towed, he was cited for DAC he was taken to detox. Officer cleared. PROPERTY DAMAGE WEDNESDAY 1046 HOURS Officer McCarty responded to a report of a damaged gate at a park. Upon arrival, he found the swing gates at the entrance had been hit by a vehicle. City staff was notified of the damage. THEFT WEDNESDAY 1243 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to a business who reported theft of a catalytic converter from one of their vehicles. The suspect did leave behind a backpack and tools but no other follow-up information is available. Case inactive. DAC-IPS WEDNESDAY 1311 HOURS While on patrol, Officer John Larrive ran a plate that was flagged for plate impoundment due to alcohol violations. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified by his MN state ID (not a DL). His DL had been Cancelled—Inimical to Public Safety. The vehicle that belonged to the wife was towed after the plates were impounded and the husband was taken to jail. BURGLARY WEDNESDAY 0800 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar responded to a report of a theft from storage unit at an apartment building. Upon arrival he found the door had been pried open and some property had been stolen. Case under investigation. 4 5 Tis’ The Season! ...for package theft When making a purchase online or when you are scheduling a delivery, maybe consider a few things if possible:  If a retailer provides the option, choose a specific delivery time when you know you will be home.  Consider having your package delivered for in-store pick-up.  Be aware of your delivery notifications so you know the day your package is to arrive.  Request the delivery company to hold the package at their facility until you are able to pick it up.  Ask the shipper to require a signature confirmation of delivery.  Provide delivery instructions to leave package somewhere out of sight.  Ask a trusted neighbor to retrieve your package and 12/04 - 12/10 2015 YTD Calls for Service 123 6,845 Citations 8 535 Warnings 10 681 Police Reports 36 1,046 Response Time Average 6.12 5.40 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 or email jennyf@mendota-heights.com to contact Officer 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!