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11 18 16 JTF  1   The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener CAPTAIN Kelly McCarthy 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 Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Frank LaNasa INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee 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 NOVEMBER 18 2016           Mail thieves have been busy in Mendota Heights.  They look for mailboxes with flags up and  take the contents, hoping to find personal checks and private informaƟon.  Thieves will “wash  checks” and rewrite them for their own purposes, stealing funds out of the vicƟms account or  making purchases all over the metro.  Don’t be a vicƟm of these  criminals.      Here are a few Ɵps from the US. Postal Inspector:  Use the leƩer slots inside your Post Office for your mail, or hand it to a leƩer carrier. Do NOT Put the Flag Up!  Pick up your mail promptly aŌer delivery. Don’t leave it in your mailbox overnight. If you're  expecƟng checks, credit cards, or other negoƟable items, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to  pick up your mail.   If you don't receive a check or other valuable mail you're expecƟng, contact the issuing agency  immediately.   If you change your address, immediately noƟfy your Post Office and anyone with whom you do  business via the mail.   Don’t send cash in the mail.   Tell your Post Office when you’ll be out of town, so they can hold your mail unƟl you return.   Consider starƟng a neighborhood watch program. By exchanging work and vacaƟon schedules  with trusted friends and neighbors, you can watch each other's mailboxes (as well as homes).   Consult with your local Postmaster for the most up‐to‐date regulaƟons on mailboxes,       including the availability of locked centralized or curbside mailboxes.    If you see a mail thief at work, or if you believe your mail was stolen, call police immediately, then call Postal Inspectors at 877‐876‐2455 (press 3). Mail Theft Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas. Signs of CO poisoning include headache, nausea, fatigue, vomiting and disorientation. Cooking and hearing units that burn fuel and are not properly ventilated or malfunction can be a source of CO in the home. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CO ALARMS Carbon monoxide alarms should be installed within 10 feet of each sleeping room or inside each sleeping room. Test CO alarms monthly. If a CO alarm sounds and you feel ill, call 911 immediately. If you feel fine, open windows and doors and call your uƟlity company. Clear snow and debris from furnace, dryer, fireplace or oven vents around your home to prevent a CO buildup.   2     3   MISSING PERSON FRIDAY 11/11 2102 HOURS Officers responded to a local residence regarding a report for a missing persons. It was reported that a juvenile had left their home on a bicycle after an argument with their parents and had not returned home. The area was checked and the juvenile was entered as a missing person. The following day the juvenile was located at a restaurant in a neighboring city and was returned to their parents. DETOX COMMITMENT SATURDAY 11/12 2117 HOURS While investigating a juvenile complaint, Officers were notified of a man possibly drunk or in need of medical attention on a local bike path. Officers located the subject who was extremely intoxicated. Officers ultimately transported the subject to a county detox center. THEFT OF FUEL SATURDAY 11/12 2310 HOURS Officers responded to a local gas station regarding a report of a gas drive off. The suspect pumped fuel and left without paying. The license plate given did not match the description and the video was not available at the time of the report but will be picked up at a later date. Case status pending receipt of video. DRUNKINESS SUNDAY 11/13 0205 HOURS While monitoring bar close at a local bar, Officers observed an extremely intoxicated female being carried out of the bar by four males. The female was in and out of consciousness due to high levels of intoxication and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. THEFT SUNDAY 11/13 2031 HOURS Officers responded to a report of a theft of a purse. The victim reported her purse was stolen while she was working at local bar/restaurant. She stated her purse was at the hostess station and when she walked away an unknown suspect took the purse as well as numerous items in including credit cards and cash located within. The victim cancelled her credit cards prior to any fraudulent activity. On 11/16/16, an officer responded to a call regarding found property and soon learned he had located the victim’s purse in this case. The victim was notified and no other suspect information was found. DRIVING AFTER CANCELLATION MONDAY 11/14 1522 HOURS While on routine patrol, an officer ran a plate to query a speeding vehicle, which revealed that a driver was Cancelled—Inimical to Public Safety (IPS). The vehicle was stopped, the driver was identified and his cancelled status was confirmed. The driver was arrested and transported to the Dakota County Jail.   4   5TH DEGREE DRUGS TUESDAY 11/15 1516 HOURS While on patrol, an Officer was driving behind a vehicle that was giving off a strong smell of marijuana. After performing a traffic stop, the driver admitted possessing marijuana in the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehi- cle led to the discovery of narcotics and paraphernalia. Case pending formal charging. 3RD DEGREE DUI TUESDAY 11/15 1634 HOURS A concerned citizen called 911 to report a driving complaint; the citizen was following the suspect vehicle. Officers found the vehicle and upon following the vehicle, observed the poor driving conduct. A traffic stop was conducted and the drivers exhibited signs of impairment. Field sobriety testing was conducted and the driver was ultimately arrested. THEFT TUESDAY 11/15 2120 HOURS A victim called to report a trailer stolen from a business lot. The owner of the business informed the responding officers that he was notified by an employee that had borrowed one of the businesses trailers a short time earlier, that when he went to bring it back to the business, another one of the trailers was missing. The trailer was entered into the NCIC database as stolen. Case pending. 5TH DEGREE ASSAULT THURSDAY 11/17 0210 HOURS A local bar/restaurant called to for assistance regarding an employee that assaulted. Officers arrived and soon identified and located two suspects. After interviewing the persons involved, citations for 5th degree assault and disorderly conduct will be mailed to the suspects named in the case. CRISIS/MENTAL HEALTH THURSDAY 11/17 0913 HOURS Officers responded to call at a local factory on a report of an adult female found unconscious in the bathroom. While en route to the call the officers were advised that the female may be intoxicated. Upon arrival officers located the female who had obvious signs of impairment and was transported to the hospital. THEFT THURSDAY 11/17 1508 HOURS Officers received a request to respond to a location regarding a theft of a purse. The victim met the officer, who reported that her mother accident left her purse in her apartment vestibule and when she went back to retrieve it, the purse was gone. The property manager was able to review the surveillance tape of the area the purse was taken from and identify a male taking the purse. Citation was issued.   5     6   Prevent Mail Theft! Get a locking mailbox! A small investment upfront can save thousands of dollars in financial, time and sanity loss Protect your Assets! Don’t put cash, checks or per- sonal data in your outbound mail. Track packages and remain vigilant.  Take the flag off your mailbox! A flag simply states, “steal me.” Don’t use it. The postman will check your mailbox. Out of town? Visit USPS.com to stop your mail. 11/11‐ 11/17 2016 YTD Calls for Service 148 7579 Citations 11 691 Warnings 7 672 Police Reports 37 884 Response Time Average 7.21 5.76 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!