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01 22 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 22 2016 2014 MINNESOTA CRASH FACTS Between ages 10‐12: Negligent Fires (Felony) Arson III Arson IV DAKOTA COUNTY JUVENILE FIRESETTER EDUCATION PROGRAM This program was developed by the Dakota County Juvenile FireseƩer Task Force in cooperaƟon with the State Fire Marshal Division and uƟlizes ﬁre service, law enforcement, juvenile jusƟce, social services and mental health divisions. Who is the program for? First‐Ɵme offenders of all ages for the following offenses: False Fire Alarm Negligent Fires Dangerous Smoking Fire Related City Ordinance Fireworks Arson V Class InformaƟon: The class is a 4 1/2 hour class held at Dakota County Juvenile Services Center in HasƟngs. It is offered quarterly on a Saturday and the cost is $25.00. If a family is unable to pay the fee, the juveniles parent or guardian should contact the Project Coordinator. Class topics include: Rules and laws‐consequences, if broken. Fire behavior‐what is ﬁre. Fire safety‐smoke detectors, escape plans, and ﬁre sprinklers. Fire prevenƟon‐home hazards. For more info: CLICK HERE In 2014, 361 people died on Minnesota highways, lowest number since 1943, 29,439 were injured, about 2/3 of these injury crashes thankfully were minor injuries.  ContribuƟng factors in SINGLE vehicle crashes  Illegal or unsafe speed 25.5%  Driver inaƩenƟon 12.6%, Chemical impairment 6.9% OvercorrecƟng 7.2% 1/3 of crashes involved one vehicle ContribuƟng factors in MULTIPLE vehicle crashes Driver inaƩenƟon 20.3%, Failure to yield 18.6%, Following too closely 12.4% Speed 7.7% 2 RECOVERED PROPERTY FRIDAY 1016 HOURS While on routine patrol, Sergeant Tanner Spicer observed a vehicle missing a front license plate. He followed the vehicle and ran the rear license plate that came back to be a stolen vehicle out of St. Paul. Spicer along with WSP Officers, conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the sole male driver who gave a false name. He eventually gave his real name which came back with several outstanding warrants. Case under investigation. THEFT FRIDAY 1642 HOURS Officer Mike Shepard responded to a local business on a theft report. Upon arrival, he was met by business owner who stated that his companies van had been broken into and several power tools had been stolen. No suspects at this time. IDENTITY THEFT TUESDAY 1354 HOURS Officer John Larrive took a walk-in identity theft report from a male who stated that as he was going through his bank statement, he discovered a check and three automatic withdrawals that he did not authorize. He notified his bank of the activity and also provided Larrive with a copy of the check. The check had the correct routing and account number on it however, had a fraudulent name. The fraudulent name is currently under investigation. TRAFFIC STOP/DRUGS TUESDAY 1559 HOURS While on routine patrol, Officer John Larrive observed a vehicle at a high rate of speed. Larrive conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the sole male driver. Larrive asked for his identification and the male opened his backpack to retrieve it. At that point, Larrive could smell marijuana coming from the backpack. Larrive asked to look inside his bag and found two baggies with marijuana in it. Larrive took custody of the drugs and issued the male a citation for Possess Marijuana In A Motor Vehicle. WARRANT ARREST WEDNESDAY 1139 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to a local business of two unwanted males. Larrive arrived and made contact with the two adult males. Larrive asked for their identification and one of them had an outstanding warrant out of Anoka County. While searching the male, a marijuana pipe was found in his jacket pocket. Larrive issued him a citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and he was transported to Dakota County Jail for his warrant. 3 01/15 ‐ 01/21 2016 YTD Calls for Service 123 438 Citations 23 55 Warnings 19 52 Police Reports 17 58 Response Time Average 4.80 4.94 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! Founded in 1998, the Polar Plunge, presented by Minnesota Law enforcement, is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizaƟons and businesses to support Special Olympics MN by jumping into frigid Minnesota waters. JANUARY 30 WHITE BEAR LAKE OWATONNA WILLMAR/SPICER FEBRUARY 6 MAPLE GROVE ST. PETER SAUK CENTRE FEBRUARY 13 ROCHESTER WOODBURY FEBRUARY 20 ST. CLOUD PRIOR LAKE FEBRUARY 27 SOUTH METRO FEBRUARY 28 ALEXANDRIA MARCH 5 MINNEAPOLIS BRAINERD MARCH 12 EDEN PRAIRIE MILLE LACS MARCH 19 GRAND RAPIDS WARROAD