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04 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 Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie APRIL 1, 2016 FIREARM AWARENESS Did you know that MN Laws requires the owner of a ﬁrearm to ensure it stays out of the hands of children? Minnesota State Statute 609.666 states that “A person is guilty of a gross misde- meanor who negligently stores or leaves a loaded ﬁrearm in a locaƟon where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, unless reasonable acƟon is taken to secure the ﬁrearm against access by the child.” A gross misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in jail, a ﬁne of up to $3,000 dollars or both. Part of the responsibility of owning a ﬁre arm is making sure you know how to handle the ﬁrearm correctly, which includes storage. Relying on a simple cable lock is oŌen not enough. There are a variety opƟons to secure ﬁre arms. Gun safes come in a variety of shapes and sizes to ﬁt everyone’s needs and budgets. Teach children that if they ﬁnd a ﬁrearm not to touch it and to always treat a ﬁrearm as if it is loaded. If a child ﬁnds a ﬁrearm they should noƟfy an adult , or none present, contact Police. There are gun safety programs available through the MN Department of Natural Resources to help educate people ages 11 and older about ﬁrearm safety and is required for anyone born aŌer December, 31, 1979 who wishes to obtain a MN hunƟng license. More informaƟon about gun safety educaƟon and a list of upcoming classes can be found on the Minnesota DNR web page. Help keep our youth safe by properly securing your ﬁre arms. As the weather starts to change many homeowners start to think about spring cleaning. Household and pool chemicals, paints, and poisons should be properly marked and stored under lock and key, away from children’s reach. Dispose of any that are leaking, expired, or that look bad. When cleaning up hazardous chemicals wear rubber gloves and follow the safety direcƟons on the packaging. Never mix chemicals in the same container if you don’t know how to dispose of them, seek outside advice. Never put them into the trash or pour down the drain. Make sure gasoline and cleaning ﬂuids are well marked and stored in a cool, dry place away from the house and out of the reach of children and pets. Use only approved containers for gasoline storage. Never use gasoline to clean skin, clothes, auto parts, or ﬂoors. Clean up work areas. Put dangerous tools, adhesives, matches, or other work items away from children’s reach. Check your barbecue grill for leaks and cracks, and be sure to store any propane tanks away from your house and garage. Remove all ﬁre hazards, including stacks of rags, newspapers, and magazines. Pay special aƩenƟon to the spaces around your furnace, hot water tank, ﬁreplace, space heaters, and dryer, as well as under the stairs. 2 FOUND DOG SUNDAY 20:00 HOURS Sergeant Peyton Fleming responded to a residence on a found dog report. Upon arrival, he was met by the homeowner who stated that he found a white in color Shih Tzu mix at a local business and brought it back to his residence. Fleming brought the dog back to the police department where Four Paws animal control picked the dog up. The male who found the dog wished to be contacted if the dog is not claimed at Four Paws. TRAFFIC/DISORDERLY CONDUCT TUESDAY 19:49 HOURS Officer Nick Gorgos and Sergeant Peyton Fleming overheard WSPPD dispatch that a white in color Dodge was following another vehicle and that it had tried to strike it. The two vehicles were now at Dodd and Marie so MHPD officers responded. Officers observed both vehicles fail to stop at the stop sign so they conducted a traffic stop. They first made contact with the suspect vehicle driver who stated that he had saw the male in the other vehicle at the Holiday in WSP and that he had stolen some alcohol items from him last year so wanted to settle it “man to man.” They then made contact with the RP who stated that the suspect was upset because he was now with his ex girlfriend. The suspect was issued a citation for Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign. TRAFFIC/DAR/IMPOUNDED PLATES WEDNESDAY 21:58 HOURS While on routine patrol, Officer Nick Gorgos observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. A query of the license plates showed that the plates were impounded. Gorgos conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. She was aware of the status of the plates and she was made aware that her drivers license status was revoked. She was given the opportunity to call for a ride, South East was called to tow the vehicle and she was issued a citation for Driving After Revocation and Operating a Vehicle During Impoundment Period. DISTURBING THE PEACE THURSDAY 06:41 HOURS Sergeant Tanner Spicer and Officers Urmann and Hilyar responded to a business on a possible assault involving two employees. Officers arrived and the parties had been separated by their employer. In speaking with both parties, it was learned that a fight ensued when one employee told the other to get back to work. The male did not like that so he kicked him in the left shin. In response to that, he was punched in the nose to defend himself. It was determined that both parties were mutual combatants and neither wished to pursue charges. MENTAL HEALTH THURSDAY 17:55 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to a home on a woman who was cutting her wrist and forearm. She said she was doing it because of her difficulties, not a need for attention. She was placed on a 72 hour health and welfare hold. 3 03/25 ‐ 03/31 2016 YTD Calls for Service 118 1,826 Citations 12 235 Warnings 21 241 Police Reports 12 246 Response Time Average 5.48 4.75 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! SATURDAY, MAY 7th 8:00AM—12:00PM MENDAKOTA PARK 2171 Dodd Road WE WILL ACCEPT: Car Ɵres, furniture- $5 ea MaƩresses/box springs- $10 ea Misc. Junk– Volume based fee Electronics– Volume based fee Scrap Metals– FREE Bicycles– FREE Paper shredding- $5 vehicle WE WILL NOT ACCEPT: Yard waste Items that can be recycled at your curd Household hazardous waste Business waste Contractor or home remodeling debris *ID with Mendota Heights address required. *Don’t miss this opportunity to clean up your home/yard and ensure that materials are disposed of properly!