The URL can be used to link to this page

12 23 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 DECEMBER 23 2016 DISPLAYING HOUSE NUMBERS Did you know that the City of Mendota Heights requires all structures to display their building or house numbers? Each house or building must display numbers at a minimum of 4” in height at or near the entrance of the structure. The numbers also must be clearly read and seen from the street. The city code recognizes that this is not always realisƟc. If the numbers cannot be easily seen and read from the street, numbers must be placed in a locaƟon that they can easily be seen and read from the road. Why is this important? If we can’t ﬁnd you, we can’t help you. When you call 911 for Police, Fire or Ambulance services during an emergency, seconds count. Trying to ﬁnd addresses when buildings don’t have numbers or the numbers are in a unique spot is difficult or impossible. Although City Code requirements are a minimum, help us help you. 6” inch numbers in a color contrasƟng your home is best. Located near the front entrance of your home. If you have a long driveway or a house that is not easily seen from the roadway numbers both at the roadway and on the house are the best soluƟon. If you can’t easily see them during the dayƟme, we are not going to be able to see them at night during inclement weather. Another thing to remember is to keep the numbers clear of snow and shrubbery throughout the year. If they are hidden behind a snow driŌ or a bush they are not doing their job. open any email aƩachments that end with: .exe, .scr, .bat, .com, or other executable ﬁles you do no recognize. “unsubscribe” ‐ it is easier to delete the e‐mail than to deal with the security risks. ever click embedded links in messages without hovering your mouse over them ﬁrst to check the URL. respond or reply to spam in any way. Use the delete buƩon. check the email “From” ﬁeld to validate the sender. This “From” address may be spoofed. check for so‐called “double‐extended” scam aƩachments. A text ﬁle names “safe.txt.exe” is not. report all suspicious emails to your informaƟon technology help desk. note that www.miscrosoŌ.com and www.support.microsoŌ.soŌware.com are two different domains. 2 AOA — Hwy 55 & Hwy 110 FRI, 12/16, 0334 HOURS Officers assisted an outside agency that was pursuing a theft suspect through our city. Stop sticks were deployed but vehicle continued outside of the city where it eventually crashed and suspects were arrested. THEFT — 12XX Mendota Heights Road FRI, 12/16, 0737 HOURS Officers responded to a local gas station on a report where a suspect entered the store, made two cash transactions, walked over to the rewards kiosk then reached around and stole several packs of cigarettes. Suspect then left the store and fled in a vehicle. A suspect description was given but no leads at this time. IDENTITY THEFT — 17XX James Road FRI, 12/16, 0738 HOURS Officer dispatched to contact a victim of identity theft. Victim’s personal info was used to open a Walmart credit card. The account has been cancelled and no loss was incurred. THEFT — 13XX Sibley Memorial FRI, 12/16, 1004 HOURS Officer responded to a local business on a vehicle theft report. Officer met with business owner who stated that the business plow truck was not in the parking lot where it was left the previous night. The vehicle was entered as stolen. No suspects at this time. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 21XX Aztec Lane SAT, 12/17, 1238 HOURS Officer was notified by homeowner that when he went out to move his vehicles from driveway to remove snow, he had two flat tires. The tires appeared to have been slashed. No suspects. FOUND PROPERTY — 18XX Delaware Ave SAT, 12/17, 1729 HOURS Reporting party found a set of keys while sledding. Keys have been placed into evidence until an owner for the keys is found. MEDICAL — 5XX Valley Lane SAT, 12/17, 2016 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a residence on an overdose emergency. First aid was given and the victim was revived and conscience. Paramedics arrived and transported the victim to the hospital. 3 CRISIS — 3XX E Street SUN, 12/18, 1631 HOURS Officers responded to a crisis call where an individual was feeling paranoid and requested to voluntarily go to the hospital. FRAUD — 7XX Keokuk Lane MON, 12/19, 1338 HOURS Resident reported unauthorized transactions on her credit card. The stores in which the transactions were made, were notified and video surveillance was requested. Case pending. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 5XX Simard St MON, 12/19, 1345 HOURS Officer responded to address to investigate a damage to property report involving a mailbox. It appeared as though the mailbox had been hit by a plow. Moderate damage to mailbox, still operational. THEFT — 24XX Enterprise Dr MON, 12/19, 1427 HOURS Officer responded to local business on a theft of gasoline report. It appeared company vehicle gas lines had been cut to steal fuel. Security footage showed images of a white male carrying gas cans and five gallon buckets to and from his vehicle and the company vehicle. Case pending. THEFT — 7XX Evergreen Knoll TUE, 12/20, 1413 HOURS Officers responded to a theft report where an unknown suspect stole a package that had been delivered that morning. The package contained approximately $65 worth of makeup. IDENTITY THEFT — 10XX Sibley Memorial TUE, 12/20, 1517 HOURS Officer took a report of identity theft. Victim stated he received an email from Experian alerting him of two fraudulent attempts of getting credit with his personal information. The suspect attempted to purchase two vehicles. The suspect was not granted the monies and there is no suspect information. 4 12/16‐ 12/22 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 helps boost the morale of our staff. HAVE A SAFE WEEK! From our family to yours, we wish you the happiest of holidays! Stay Safe, Mendota Heights Police Department