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01 06 17 JTF  1   The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF 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 JANUARY 06 2016         To MHPD’s New Police Chief Kelly started her career in 1998 with the Lino Lakes Public Safety       Department.  Kelly progressed through the ranks and in 2014 was       promoted to the Deputy Director of the Police Division. As Deputy      Director, she not only supervised the police staff, but due to their Public  Safety model, she also became a licensed Fire Fighter.    When asked why she chose the Mendota Heights Police Department,  she said,  “I know how passionate the officers are. They are commiƩed  to the ciƟzens and the department. As a group, we are excited to build  on that commitment. We  are so proud that we get to be your police   department. We  will work hard together to make the ciƟzens  of       Mendota Heights, Mendota, and Lilydale as proud of us as we are to  serve them.”  Welcome to MHPD, Chief Kelly McCarthy! We  are glad to have you leading our team and serving this city.   The Mendota Heights Police Department is  happy to announce the official hiring of our  new Chief of    Police, Kelly McCarthy.  The  Mendota Heights naƟve was hired as a      Captain in November, 2016. With her        extensive qualificaƟons, she was recognized  as a highly qualified candidate for the        posiƟon of Chief following the        reƟrement announcement by former Chief,  Mike Aschenbrener.  On January 3, 2017,  Kelly was unanimously approved by the city  council as the new Chief of Police.     2   0 to 3 4 to 6 7 to 10  Get out the crayons and help us decorate our lobby! MHPD is hosƟng our annual Winter Wonderland Coloring Contest for children ages 0 ‐ 10 who live in or go to school in our city! We are offering three different coloring pages, based on your child’s age, which are: To enter, print out the appropriate coloring page from the selecƟons aƩached for your child’s age. The forms are included in this newsleƩer and can also be found on the Mendota Heights Police De‐ partment Facebook page and on the police page of our city website. Show us your best coloring on the page, complete the entry form at the boƩom and return the page to MHPD no later than Friday, January 27th at 4:30 p.m. Winners will be chosen and noƟfied on Monday, January 30th. The winning artwork will be posted in the 2/03/17 JTF as well as on the city website and MHPD Facebook page. The winners will receive Juice & Donuts with an Officer for up to 7 guests! Plus, every entry we receive will be displayed in our police lobby. HAVE FUN!   3   CHILD’S NAME                 AGE (0-3):      ADDRESS                  PHONE:   SCHOOL           TEACHER’S NAME                GRADE:   PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 27TH   Ages 0—3   4   CHILD’S NAME               AGE (4-6):      ADDRESS                PHONE:   SCHOOL          TEACHER’S NAME               GRADE:   PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 22ND   Ages 4—6   5   CHILD’S NAME                 AGE (7-10):      ADDRESS                  PHONE:   SCHOOL           TEACHER’S NAME                GRADE:   PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 27TH   Ages 7—10   6   DWI — Lexington & Hwy 110 FRIDAY, 12/30, 0221 HOURS Officer observed driver make a turn violation as well as a U-turn violation. Traffic stop initiated. Driver showed signs of impairment and was unable to perform field sobriety tests. Failed PBT. A check on the driver revealed a misdemeanor warrant for DAR. Driver was read the Implied Consent Advisory, refused to submit to a breath test. Transported to Dakota County Jail. THEFT — 2XXX Apache St FRIDAY, 12/30, 1036 HOURS Victim at residence reported outgoing mail was stolen from mailbox. The item consisted of a bill being mailed with a check attached. Resident did witness a dark blue minivan pull up to the mailbox, remove the mail and drive off. A suspect description could not be made out. Victim was advised to contact their financial institution. THEFT OF FUEL — 1XXX Hwy 110 SATURDAY, 12/31, 0909 HOURS Officer was dispatched to business concerning a theft of fuel. Vehicle description and plate information were given and in checking the plate, the information matched as described. Area checked and the vehicle was not located. After further research, the driver involved was identified and matched the video surveillance. The driver was mailed a citation for theft of fuel. AOA/PURSUIT — Dodd Rd & Bachelor Ave SATURDAY, 12/31, 1852 HOURS Officers from multiple jurisdictions were in a fresh pursuit of a stolen vehicle taken in a car-jacking that involved a firearm. MH officer pursued the vehicle until it was lost in another jurisdiction. The stolen vehicle was eventually wrecked and suspects fled on foot. A perimeter was established and a residence was identified. Dakota County SWAT was called out and both suspects were apprehended. THEFT — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy MONDAY, 1/2, 1259 HOURS Report of an after the fact shoplifting incident at location. A Hispanic female in her late 40’s was last seen putting chips and a pop in her pocket and then getting into a jeep. Vehicle left the area. Area checked and unable to locate. Surveillance was watched and the suspect description does not match that of the vehicle registered owner. Case inactive. THEFT — 2XXX Pilot Knob Rd TUESDAY, 1/3, 0858 HOURS Business reported that sometime over the holiday weekend, theft of tires from three rental vehicles had took place. There is no video surveillance and no suspects.   7   PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT — 1XXX Northland Dr TUESDAY, 1/3, 0908 HOURS Officers responded to an unoccupied vehicle that was pushed over a block wall by another vehicle that slid into it. There were no injuries. AOA/PURSUIT — EB 494 TUESDAY, 1/3, 1511 HOURS Officer assisted another agency with a foot pursuit of a subject that fled from a traffic stop. Officer responded to the area, observed the suspect, then began giving commands to get to the ground. The suspect refused so other agency deployed a Taser in which the suspect then complied with commands. Suspect taken into custody from other agency. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 6XX Hidden Creek Tr TUESDAY, 1/3, 2200 HOURS Reporting party’s mailbox was damaged. Indications showed a tool was most likely used to enter the mailbox but resident removed any mail the day prior. It appeared as though other mailboxes in the area were also damaged. No suspects at this time. IDENTITY THEFT — 1XXX Boardwalk Ct WEDNESDAY, 1/4, 0906 HOURS Victim discovered two unauthorized transactions on his bank credit card. Victim was contacted by a north metro police department and informed his account number was associated with a suspicious package delivered to an address in that city. No fraudulent activity since and appropriate action was taken with his financial institution. THEFT — 7XX Plaza Dr WEDNESDAY, 1/4, 1120 HOURS Officer dispatched to senior living facility where a family member of a resident reported missing jewelry. The room was searched and no jewelry was located. Case under investigation. POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA — 7XX Creek Ave WEDNESDAY, 1/4, 1542 HOURS Officers responded to address to check the welfare of an adult male. RP stated that the male was not showing up to pick up his daughter. Officers made contact with a female who was the homeowner. She stated that her son was not home and that he was fine. Officers then detected a strong smell of marijuana coming from the residence. When asked if there was in fact marijuana inside the home, she handed some over. Case pending drug charges.   8   Snowplows travel much slower than posted speeds because it is most effective for clearing roads. The driver’s field of vision is severely restricted behind the truck, and the driver must rely on mirrors to see the rear and side of the truck. Remember to: Be patient, and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip. Stay back at least five car lengths, and preferably 10, behind the plow, far from the snow cloud. Stay alert for snowplows that turn or exit frequently and often with little warning. They also may travel over centerlines or partially in traffic to further improve road conditions. Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions. Snowplows typically move at slower speeds. Be safe and be patient with snowplows. 12/30– 01/05 2017 YTD Calls for Service 129 109 Citations 19 11 Warnings 11 10 Police Reports 23 21 Response Time Average 4.47 4.80 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!