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01 15 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 15 2016 WATCH OUT FOR BLACK ICE What is black ice? Black ice is actually invisible ice that is almost totally transparent. It can easily catch drivers off‐guard and cause crashes. How and where does black ice form? Black ice forms when the air temperature is warmer than pavement, which causes moisture to rapidly freeze and creates a thin, transparent layer of ice on the roadway. What can I do to be safer? Slow down on bridges, overpasses and tunnels, and in the early morning when the air temperature is rising faster than the pavement temperature avoid applying brakes on ice as it may cause a vehicle to skid. Do not use cruise control during winter driving condiƟons Use a safe speed for winter driving condiƟons, regardless of the posted speed limit. Keep a safe stopping distance from the vehicle in front of you. Do not use a cell phone while driving and remember that texƟng is prohibited while driving in Minnesota Keep both hands on the steering wheel, your eyes on the road and your aƩenƟon on your driving. In an average winter 15 Minnesotans lose their life in snowmobile crashes. 75% of snowmobile accident deaths involve the use of alcohol. Stay Alert & Stay Right! Maximum speed in MN is 50 MPH. Display current snowmobile registraƟon. Display separate Snowmobile State Trail SƟcker, if required, for operaƟon on state or grant‐in‐aid trails. Stay off the roadway, shoulder, and inside slope of state and county roads. Be sure youth operaƟng your snowmobile has a safety cerƟﬁcate. Check local ordinances on when and where you may ride. Snowmobile Safety Training CerƟﬁcaƟon required by law for residents born aŌer December 31, 1976. YOUTH CERTIFICATION There are two opƟons for Youth Snowmobile Safety CerƟﬁcaƟon. A TRADITIONAL COURSE and an ONLINE COURSE. Both courses cover snowmobile safety, operaƟon, and laws. ADULT CERTIFICATION Adult snowmobile safety cerƟﬁcaƟon is for snowmobile operators age 16 and over. 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 FRAUD FRIDAY 1458 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson took report of a check that had been taken out of a mailbox and the banking infor- mation used for a purchase at Walmart. The reporting parties have since canceled their banking account. There are no suspects at this time. THEFT OF GAS SATURDAY 0530 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar responded to a report of a theft of gasoline at a local gas station. Officer Hilyar was una- ble to locate the vehicle and a letter was sent to the registered owner of the car. On Friday afternoon late the owner of the car stopped at the PD to review the video so that she could tell Officer Hilyar who was driv- ing her car. Case is active/pending response from the vehicle owner. CRASH SUNDAY 1353 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson responded to a location for a driver that had rear-ended another driver. The driver’s reported that they dropped a church envelop on the floor and reached to pick it up. Unfortunately they did- n't stop and ran into the car in front of them. There was very minimal damage information and insurance was collected and parties were then allowed to leave. A State Crash Report was filled out. CRASH SUNDAY 1444 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson responded to location for a vehicle that had swerved for another vehicle and hit the median, sustaining damage to the vehicle. There was no damage to the median. A State Crash Report was filled out. WARRANT ARREST MONDAY 0358 HOURS Officer Denise Urmann conducted a traffic stop after running a random license check which showed the reg- istered owner as having three active warrants for his arrest. The driver was confirmed as the owner of the ve- hicle. The warrants were confirmed. The driver was arrested and transported to DCJ. The vehicle and dog were released to the passenger. CRASH MONDAY 0958 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to an crash. A vehicle was traveling southbound on Delaware. There was a trailer parked on the west side of Delaware. The vehicle struck the trailer, causing substantial damage to both. The vehicle was towed. Owner of the trailer took custody of the trailer. CRASH MONDAY 1839 HOURS Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a two vehicle crash with no injuries and no pictures. A parked car pulled out from the curb into oncoming traffic. Unfortunately both cars sustained damages only on required a tow. Owner of vehicle #1 had private tow coming. The other vehicle was able to be driven away. 7 CRASH TUESDAY 0020 HOURS Officer Phil McCarty responded to a report of a two vehicle accident. The driver of one vehicle was injured. Mendota Heights Fire Department assisted with extradition of the injured party. THEFT OF GAS TUESDAY 0928 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to gas station in reference to a theft of gas. Employee was able to get a license plate number, vehicle description and a description of the suspect. The vehicle was tracked to a business that uses the car as a loaner. After speaking with the shop information to contact the parties who were using the car unfortunately the they didn't accept a phone call from Officer Larrive. If they don’t make contact a letter will be sent and hopefully it can be resolved before a warrant is issued. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE WEDNESDAY 0943 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson responded to location for a vehicle that had swerved for another vehicle and hit the median, sustaining damage to the vehicle. There was no damage to the median. A State Accident Report was filled out. FALSE INFO WEDNESDAY 1600 HOURS Officer John Larrive ran vehicle license check on listed vehicle. Registered owner came back as suspended with a misdemeanor warrant. The driver fit the physical description of the owner. Vehicle stopped, driver gave story about his wallet being stolen. Provided a name and DOB that unfortunately was not him. Infor- mation provided was his brother's. Officer Larrive was able to confirm using his in squad computer that the drivers license photo didn't match the person he was talking with. A short time later the correct name was provided, suspect is suspended. Vehicle impounded and driver jailed with a far more serious charge than driving after suspension. SECOND DEGREE BURLARY WEDNESDAY 1825 HOURS Officer Mike Shepard responded to a home burglary called in by person watching the home. The burglary was in the southeast part of the city. As the break in appeared to have just occurred a K9 was enlisted to search the house. Two vehicle’s were stolen from inside the garage and the house was ransacked. The home- owners were away on vacation at the time of the actual burglary. Investigator Chad Willson was called in to process the home for evidence. Case is under investigation. 8 01/08 ‐ 01/14 2016 YTD Calls for Service 112 288 Citations 14 32 Warnings 13 33 Police Reports 25 41 Response Time Average 4.32 5.07 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! MENDOTA HEIGHTS FALSE ALARM ORDINANCE MHPD would like to remind all residents and businesses of our False Alarm Ordinance. 5‐5‐4: FALSE ALARMS B. PENALTIES: 2. All Other False Alarms: A penalty shall be paid to the city by the alarm user for each false alarm, other than a false ﬁre alarm, in excess of three (3) in any calendar year. That penalty shall be ﬁŌy dollars ($50.00) for the fourth false alarm and shall increase by twenty ﬁve dollars ($25.00) for each succeeding false alarm with‐ in the same calendar year. (Ord. 352, 6‐20‐2000)