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01 01 16 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 Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie JANUARY 01, 2016 VEHICLE SURVIVAL KIT There are many advantages to being trained for medical emergencies. You do not need to be a trained medical professional however, learning the basics to saving a life is very important. Training can be in many areas such as CPR, AED, Adult & Pediatric First Aid, First Responder and many more. Taking the Ɵme to get cerƟﬁed will give you the skills to be able to save someone you love or save someone loved by others. Young children can tend to choke easily so being CPR CerƟﬁed can help make for a quick recovery. An ambulance can take minutes to get to a vicƟm so maintaining an individual unƟl medics arrive can be crucial. Having more people trained than less is always beƩer. There is an abundance of faciliƟes offering training here in the Twin CiƟes. Here are just a few of the many opƟons: AMERICAN RED CROSS INPULSE CPR TWIN CITIES SAFETY YMCA SAVE A LIFE MN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Winter in Minnesota has arrived at last, and while we may not be ready for it, your car should be prepped for winter travel? Here are some survival Ɵps from DMV.org: “How to Pack an Emergency Kit: Ensure your car has a full tank of gas, ﬁlled Ɵres and the oil, washer ﬂuid and anƟfreeze are topped off. Pack an emergency kit in a durable, waterproof bag and keep it in an accessible place in your vehi- cle. Include food and water, tools, warm blankets, sleeping bags or clothing, and helpful items like ﬂares or ﬂuorescent clothing, wipes/saniƟzer, duct tape, dry towels/rags, garbage bags. Do not stand on the highway while checking your vehicle or waiƟng for help—if you need to move your vehicle off the roadway, exercise extreme cauƟon. While waiƟng for help you are safer inside your vehicle—keep the doors locked and the windows up unƟl help arrives. During daylight, raise your hood and Ɵe a brightly colored cloth to your antenna or door handle. At night, turn on your ﬂashers. Happy Holiday Travels and all the best in 2016! 2 3 CHILD’S NAME AGE (0-3): ADDRESS PHONE: SCHOOL TEACHER’S NAME GRADE: PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 22ND Ages 0—3 4 CHILD’S NAME AGE (4-6): ADDRESS PHONE: SCHOOL TEACHER’S NAME GRADE: PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 22ND Ages 4—6 5 CHILD’S NAME AGE (7-10): ADDRESS PHONE: SCHOOL TEACHER’S NAME GRADE: PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 22ND Ages 7—10 6 PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT FRIDAY 1338 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse responded to a local business parking lot on a one vehicle property damage accident. Upon arrival, he was met by the vehicle driver who stated she had a MN Instructional Permit and was practicing driving in the parking lot when she mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brake and struck a metal bench causing damage to the bench and front end damage to her vehicle. The vehicle was a rental so she was advised to notify the rental car company and notify them of the damage. WARRANT ARREST SUNDAY 1333 HOURS While on routine patrol, Sergeant Tanner Spicer ran a license plate and the registered owner came back as having a warrant for his arrest out of Dakota County. Spicer stopped the vehicle, made contact with the driver and notified him of the warrant. He was advised that he could either post bail and receive a court date or go to jail. He chose bail money. THEFT MONDAY 1133 HOURS Officer John Larrive spoke with a woman who stated that sometime over the past two to three months, someone stole her box of sterling silver jewelry out of her locked storage unit. The box was a set for twelve people and valued over $1,000. There was no damage to the storage unit door and the area in which the units are kept can be accessed by all tenants. Case inactive at this time. STOLEN PLATE MONDAY 1147 HOURS Officer Phil McCarty spoke with a woman who stated that she went on vacation 12/20-12/27 and had parked her vehicle in the underground parking garage. When she returned from vacation, she noticed her rear license plate had been removed. She did mention that the cab driver who brought her to the airport asked her several questions such as, where are you going? How long will you be gone? Etc. She thought that was very strange. Nothing further at this time. THEFT MONDAY 1413 HOURS Officer Larrive received a report from the Department of Human Services that a vulnerable adult was de- frauded out of monies from a caregiver. The event was found to have occurred in St Paul; case referred to Social Services and St Paul Police Department. ACCIDENT MONDAY 1230 HOURS Officer Jenny Fordham responded to an accident that had occurred in a parking lot. Parties exchanged infor- mation but during the process, it was found false insurance information was given. Charges pending. 7 JUV WEAPON/CRISIS MONDAY 1730 HOURS Officer Fordham and Sergeant Fleming responded to a report of a missing juvenile, which turned into a suicidal juvenile with a gun in a park. Officers from nearby agencies responded and in cooperation (and some snazzy technology), ensured a safe outcome for the juvenile and officers. Charges pending. THEFT TUESDAY 1150 HOURS Officer Larrive responded to a local business to take a report of theft. The employee reported that a female had been loitering in a store and while the employee was busy, stole a phone that had been on the counter for display. The employee realized it a few minutes after she left. Minimal evidence and follow-up available; case inactive. DISTURBANCE TUESDAY 2338 HOURS Officer Mike Shepard responded to a group home with Sergeant Fleming and Officer Nelson on report of a resident out of control. Upon arrival, officers found that while there were some behavioral events occurring, they did not meet the threshold for a transport hold or removal from the home. After ensuring things were again calm, officers cleared with no further action. DETOX WEDNESDAY 1358 HOURS Officer McCarty responded to a local motel on report of an intoxicated woman. The party was found to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for herself. She was also attempting to get into other people’s vehicle’s. Female transported to detox facility. 8 12/25 ‐ 12/31 2015 YTD Calls for Service 113 7252 Citations 10 584 Warnings 20 751 Police Reports 17 1104 Response Time Average 6.98 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 or email jennyf@mendota‐heights.com 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! BIG Thank You!... ...to all of the citizens who made donations towards purchasing new AED’s. A total of roughly $11,000 was donated! All of us at MHPD truly appreciate your kind generosity! We are always in need of upgrading our technology in the pursuit of pub- lic safety.