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08 12 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 AUGUST 12, 2016 According to the MN Office of Traffic Safety’s most recent 2014 staƟsƟcs; 361 people died in traffic crashes, 88 (24%) were drunk driving‐related.  2,040 people suffered injuries in alcohol‐related crashes.  25,258 motorists were arrested for DWI (an average of 70 per day)  The average BAC for DWI drivers was .15 and the average for a fatal drunk driver was .19.  One out of every seven licensed MN drivers has at least one DWI.    The best way to prevent someone from driving drunk is to make a plan for a sober        designated driver, and make sure everyone agrees to it ahead of Ɵme.  If you are faced with  a situaƟon where someone who’s impaired is trying to drive, here are some Ɵps on how to  stop them:  Be as non‐confrontaƟonal as possible.  Suggest alternate ways of geƫng to their desƟnaƟon — a cab, a sober driver, public   transportaƟon.  Remember that the person you are talking to is impaired — talk a bit more slowly and   explain things more fully than if you were speaking to a sober person.  Explain that you don’t want them to drive because you care and you don’t want them to  hurt themselves or others.  Suggest that they sleep over.  Enlist a friend to help you or to act as moral support — it’s more difficult to say “no” to  two (or three or four) people than one.  If possible, get the person’s keys. It is far easier to persuade the potenƟal driver when you  hold this leverage.  If all else fails, call law enforcement. It’s beƩer to have a friend arrested than injured or  killed.  A good suggesƟon would be to keep a small notecard in your wallet/purse of designated  driver services to make sure you get home safely.  To name a few:   Alpine Sober Cab 763.432.7536 Dry Drivers 651.491.9363  BeMyDD 877.U.BEMYDD Last Call Car Service 612.789.2222  DDi Drink and Drive Intelligently 651.338.1425      2   AOA/PURSUIT FRIDAY 1842 HOURS Sergeant Peyton Fleming and Officer Steve Hilyar responded to dispatch airing a vehicle that was previously being pursued by a neighboring jurisdiction being seen on a MNDOT camera exiting the interstate into Mendota Heights. The vehicle was quickly spotted by Officer Fleming on a city street. Once confirming by license plate that is was the correct vehicle, Officer Fleming activated his lights and sirens when the vehicle fled through an intersection without stopping at a stop sign. Officer Hilyar was able to set up stop sticks to attempt to stop the fleeing vehicle but the vehicle went into the opposite lane to avoid the stop sticks. Due to the ongoing reckless driving conduct of the suspect, the pursuit was terminated. THEFT SATURDAY 0138 HOURS Sergeant Peyton Fleming responded to a call at a local bar regarding a theft. The victim reported that while in the bar her purse was stolen while unattended. The victim also stated that she was able to track her phone which was inside her purse using an AP on her friend’s phone. The phone was recovered where it was shown in the AP but the purse and other contents were not. Although the victims credit cards were used in multiple locations after the theft, they were cancelled with no monetary loss to the victim. MINOR CONSUMPTION SATURDAY 2349 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar and Sergeant Peyton Fleming located several vehicles and people in a city park after hours. While speaking with the group the Officers noticed the odor of alcohol and asked who had been drinking. One of the individuals admitted to drinking and was also underage. The male was given a breathalyzer and ultimately cited for underage consumption of alcohol and released to his parents. ACCIDENT/CVO/DWI SUNDAY 0258 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar, Sergeant Peyton Fleming and Officer Mike Shepard all responded to a report of a one vehicle crash involving injuries. Upon scene there a was vehicle on its roof upside down in a driveway. The four people were transported to the hospital, one with life threatening injuries. The driver was suspected of DWI and evidence was taken. Case is pending investigation. CURFEW VIOLATION MONDAY 0330 HOURS While conducting routine business checks, Sergeant Peyton Fleming located a male who appeared to be a juvenile out past curfew. Sergeant Fleming made contact and identified the young man, verified his age and learned he was out biking through various metro cities. The juvenile was cited for curfew violation and transported home to his residence where he was released to his father.   3   PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT TUESDAY 1049 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to a local residence regarding a report of a property damage accident. A private contract delivery driver was delivering a package to a local residence when the driver forgot to put the vehicle in park. As the driver exited the vehicle and started to walk in front of the vehicle to the residence he was stuck by it and ran back to the drivers door, entered and applied the brakes. By this time, the vehicle had already struck the single garage door causing damage. Driver was not injured and the owners of the home were notified. THEFT THURSDAY 1935 HOURS Officer Jenny Fordham, Officer Steve Hilyar and Sergeant Peyton Fleming responded to a report of four adult males playing golf at a local golf course without paying fees. The officers made contact and identified the four individuals, all of which admitted to having not have paid to play. The incident was ultimately resolved with the individuals being trespassed from the course for the remainder of the year and restitution being paid to the establishment.   4   Officer Denise Urmann wished to say a special THANK YOU! to everyone who made 2016’s Night to Unite a record year! Mendota Heights Police and Fire staff attended 24 parties in Mendota Heights and in Lilydale. This is twice the number of parties held just two years ago. Night to Unite has become a great tradition in our city and we value the opportunity to greet you, answer questions and of course, let the kids hang out on the police and fire vehicles. Officer Urmann felt so grateful, saying, “I am humbled by the response. We could not have pulled it off without the help of those who stepped up to help.” A special thanks to police and fire staff for working the event and to our public works teammates who ensured barricades were dropped off and picked up at all the partying neighborhoods. Start planning for next year! Mark your calendars now for the 1st Tuesday in August!   5      08/05‐08/11 2016 YTD Calls for Service 120 5324 Citations 10 499 Warnings 9 497 Police Reports 14 614 Response Time Average 5.53 5.10 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! Many of us who have pets love them like family and want to keep them safe. For the safety of your dog as well as others, please remember that your dog must be kept on a leash when you are not on your private property. The leash must not exceed six feet in length. Also, proper disposal of dog waste is required in all areas of Mendota Heights. The ordinance states that any person having control of any dog shall be responsible for cleaning up any excrement left by such dog to a proper receptacle.