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07 29 16 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt 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 Jon Clayton Dan Iverson CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie JULY 29, 2016 HUMAN TRAFFICKING World Day against Trafficking in Human Persons was proclaimed by the United NaƟons in 2013. Since then, every year on July 30th, the world unites to recognize human trafficking as a serious crime and complete violaƟon of human rights. Child sex trafficking is an issue so hidden from our public consciousness that the mere menƟon of it results in shock and denial. But, it’s true: Minnesota girls are being bought and sold for sex. Many of us believe the sex trafficking of girls is something that happens only in distant naƟons. Or, if it does happen in our state, it only involves girls smuggled in from those faraway countries. BoƩom line? The prosƟtuƟon of girls is happening here, right now, in Minnesota — and it’s on the rise. MINNESOTA The FBI has idenƟﬁed the Twin CiƟes as one of 13 U.S. ciƟes with a high incidence rate of child prosƟtuƟon. By very conservaƟve measures, a November 2010 study found that each month in Minnesota at least 213 girls are sold for sex an average of ﬁve Ɵmes per day through the Internet and escort services. This number does not include hotel, street or gang acƟvity. In 2010, invesƟgators from three states determined that Minneapolis was the home base of a large domesƟc prosƟtuƟon (sex trafficking) ring comprised of three generaƟons of one Minnesota family that was prosƟtuƟng (trafficking) mostly young girls across the United States. About 50% of adult women interviewed as part of a 2010 study focused on North Minneapolis stated that they ﬁrst traded sex when they were under the age of 18, with the average age at 13. For more informaƟon please visit: hƩp://www.wfmn.org/mn‐girls‐are‐not‐for‐sale/ If you suspect a case of child sex trafficking, contact the NaƟonal Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1‐800‐843‐5678 or visit www.cyberƟpline.org 2 AOA/DWI SATURDAY 0712 HOURS While on patrol Officer Mike Shepard heard State Patrol dispatched a driving complaint for a “very bad” driver in the area. Officer Shepard quickly located the vehicle and got it stopped for State Patrol. Shortly after stopping the vehicle and identifying the driver, the situation was turned over to State Patrol for DWI arrest. ROAD RAGE MONDAY 1947 HOURS Officer Phil McCarty responded to a report of a road rage incident. The victim explained that after stopping at a red light, the vehicle behind her began honking . The vehicle continued to follow her as the suspect was tailgating and yelling at her. The victim was able to obtain the license plate number of the vehicle and the registered owner was mailed a letter regarding the incident. Case pending follow up with registered owner. AOA/BURGLARY TUESDAY 1427 HOURS Officer John Larrive assisted WSPPD regarding a burglary in progress. As Officer Larrive was checking the area, a vehicle stopped in the street waving at Officer Larrive, pointing out a male running down the street. Officer Larrive was able to catch up with the running male who fit the suspect description and was taken into custody. Once WSPPD arrived on the scene, the suspect was turned over to them. OFP VIOLATION TUESDAY 1423 HOURS Officer John Larrive took a report from a victim from a previous domestic violence situation who was receiv- ing several phone calls and messages from the suspect/respondent in a Order for Protection. Officer Larrive was able to record two messages left for the victim by the suspect and well as others the suspect called while he was at the victim’s residence. Suspect was cited for OFP violation. FRAUD THURSDAY 0805 HOURS Officer Mike Shepard met with a victim reporting credit card fraud in the PD lobby. The victim stated as she was reviewing her credit card statement she noticed two fraudulent charges. She had since reported it to the appropriate institutions, cancelled the card and initiated a police report. FRAUD THURSDAY 0859 HOURS Officer Denise Urmann responded to the PD lobby in regard to a fraud report. The victim stated that her husband and heard a young female crying, calling him grandpa. A male then got on the phone claiming to be the girl’s lawyer in Nevada and that the female had been arrested for DUI and needed $15,000 to get her out of jail—in the form of her bank information and gift cards. Grandparents did provide account data but did not purchase the cards. They made significant attempts to protect their data and were not out money yet. WARRANT/DRUGS/FORGERY FRIDAY 0133 HOURS Sergeant Peyton Fleming and Officer Jenny Fordham were called to a location where Dakota County Sheriff’s Office had served an arrest warrant. Upon arrival, they learned the three arrested occupants were not only arrested but drugs and paraphernalia were found in plain view. They also found work product associated with forgery. The location was locked down and investigations was notified. Search warrant was executed and felony charges pending. 3 07/22‐07/28 2016 YTD Calls for Service Citations Warnings Police Reports Response Time Average 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 HAVE A SAFE WEEK! Not Allowed: Mendota Heights does not allow any commercial type of door to door selling. (This is when you should call 911.) Allowed: Any person going door-to-door for the primary purpose of exercising that person’s basic constitutional rights such as freedom of speech. There is no registra- tion with the city needed. This activity is allowed from 9:00 am to one half hour before sunset. Candidates for political office A person promoting religious beliefs or causes. A non-profit or charitable or- ganization seeking donations, organization memberships, or other financial support for their religious, social, or politi- cal organizations. (No need to call 911—this one is your call.) Also Allowed: Utility service companies, Comcast and Centu- ryLink, are allowed since they each have a fran- chise agreement with the city. (This is also your call.) Overview of Soliciting in Mendota Heights