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10 07 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 Weston Raberge 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 OCTOBER 07 2016 NIGHT-TIME PARKING ORDINANCE Less than a month away! Each year starting November 1st until March 31st, the City of Mendota Heights has a night time parking ordinance that goes into effect. City ordinance 6-2-2(H) states that no parking is allowed on the city streets between the hours of 2am and 6am. Why, you ask? Well there are several reasons, but the most important are :  City streets can be plowed curb to curb more efficiently after a snowfall and without any obstructions in the roadway.  It is a proactive tool for police in efficiently determining if a parked vehicle belongs there or may be involved in potential criminal activity. Starting in November, officers will be placing warning flyers on vehicles in the street as a courtesy to vehicle owners. It is also a reminder that it’s that time of year again. REMEMBER: This ordinance violation can also result in a citation. Have a Safe Winter! (Whoa, did I just say WINTER?!) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MINNESOTA • In 2011, Minnesota courts adjudicated 27,288 cases of domestic violence. • Over 80% of domestic violence victims in 2002 did not report the violence to Minnesota law enforcement. • 1 in 3 homeless women in Minnesota is homeless because of domestic violence. • In 2013, at least 26 women, 7 men, and 6 family members/friends in Minnesota were murdered in domestic violence homicides. • In 2014, 56% of Minnesota domestic violence homicides were committed with firearms. DID YOU KNOW? • 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. • On a typical day, domestic violence hotlines receive approximately 21,000 calls, 15 calls per minute. • Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime. • The presence of a gun in the home during a domestic violence incident increases the risk of homicide by at least 500%. • 72% of all murder-suicides involved an intimate partner; 94% of the victims of these crimes are female. If you need help: Call The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Or, online go to DomesticShelters.org 2 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FRIDAY 9/30 1314 HOURS Officer Denise Urmann responded to a call regarding a school bus that was stuck in a local residence’s yard. The bus driver stated there was no where for him to turn around and was unaware of the wet area in the grass and he ended up getting stuck in between two yards, leaving behind damaging deep ruts between both yards. Home owners were notified. BURGLARY FRIDAY 9/30 1736 HOURS Sergeant Peyton Fleming responded to a report of a commercial burglary. After doing some investigation and talking with the reporting party, Sergeant Fleming revealed that the unknown suspect(s) likely gained entry through an unlocked exterior door and forced entry into the business office. The only known items to have been stolen was cash. Photos of the scene were taken and case is inactive pending any further information. FAMILY DOMESTIC SATURDAY 10/1 0153 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar and Sergeant Peyton Fleming were called to a location on a report of loud shouting coming from an apartment. Once on scene the officers located a husband and wife arguing loudly. There were no visible signs or report of physical assault observed. The two parties agreed to separate for the evening and no charges were filed. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY SATURDAY 10/1 1052 HOURS Officer Michael Shepard responded to a call regarding a victim reporting that the planters on his front steps had been knocked over, emptied and broken sometime overnight. The victim did say that his dogs were barking at one point overnight but he did not look outside. There are no suspects at this time. TRAFFIC STOP/WARRANTS SATURDAY 10/1 1514 HOURS While on routine patrol , Officer Denise Urmann ran a plate that came back as the registered owner having multiple warrants out for her arrest. The female driver appeared to match the description of the registered owner so Officer Urmann stopped the vehicle. After identifying and verifying that the driver was the registered owner with active warrants, Officer Urmann arrested the driver and transported her to Jail. MEDICAL TUESDAY 10/4 1551 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to a call received by a passerby reporting a male lying on a grass boulevard having what she thought was a seizure with a bicycle nearby. Once Officer Larrive arrived, the victim was seated and conscious but did not recall anything about a bike accident and there were no witnesses to the accident. Paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital and his bike was taken to MHPD for safekeeping. 3 PULIC ASSIST TUESDAY 10/4 1838 HOURS Officer Weston Raberge responded to a call regarding a possible stolen vehicle. The reporting party stated when he returned from work his van was gone from the place had parked it and there was no tow notification left. Officer Raberge made contact with the reporting parties association and learned that the reporting party had a notice left on the van for a week indicating that it was going to be towed if it was not moved. Officer Raberge notified the reporting party where his vehicle was towed. PD ACCIDENT WEDNESDAY 10/5 0911 HOURS Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to a location regarding a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival it was determined there were no injuries and very minor damage to either vehicle. The drivers exchanged information with no further assistance required. THEFT WEDNESDAY 10/5 2230 HOURS Sergeant Fleming responded to a local business to take a theft report. The victim reported that while at work the previous day she stepped away from her work station for a short period of time and when she returned her phone and bank card were missing. Sergeant Fleming advised her to call and cancel her card right away. Investigation pending possible suspect information evidence. 4 Be On the Lookout! We have seen an increase in personal injury accidents in the metro especially involving cyclists and pedestrians!  SLOW DOWN: speed signs are posted to help ensure safety for all roadway users.  BE VIGILANT: avoid distractions in your vehicle  STOP! If you hit someone, or something, call 911 immediately! 09/30 - 10/06 2016 YTD Calls for Service 156 6624 Citations 14 604 Warnings 18 611 Police Reports 14 760 Response Time Average 5.53 5.77 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 Officer 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!