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03 17 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 INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Jim Knox Jeff Parker Jon Clayton Dan Iverson CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie MARCH 17 2017 The great debate. Is buzzed driving really drunk driving? Buzzed driving is defined as driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01 to .07, and although you’re technically under the legal limit for driving, driving while buzzed can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. Buzzed is the initial feeling of the effects of alcohol. One or two drinks usually makes you feel “good” but not yet tipsy. You may notice a loss of motor and mouth skills at this point. But to some, if you are not throwing up or hungover the next day, buzzed is OK. Everyone ’s metabolism is different but initial alcohol effects typically occurs about 30 minutes after initial onset. But wait, if you wait a little bit or eat something, you ’re OK to drive right? On average, it takes the liver one hour to metabolize one ounce of alcohol. Eating will absorb some of the alcohol but does in no way make you un-buzzed. So, did you find an answer to the question? You can determine your own answer but we will leave you with: Driving even slightly impaired, decreases your driving skills and awareness. More than 10,000 people die in the U.S. every year due to alcohol related crashes; buzzed drivers are part of this statistic. MN TZD (Toward Zero Deaths) focusing on Impaired Driving March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day 12:00PM—12:00AM What is MN TZD? Created in 2003, Minnesota TZD is the state’s cornerstone traffic safety program, employing an interdisciplinary approach to reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths on Minnesota roads. Minnesota Traffic Fatalities TZD Goal: 300 by 2020 2017 YTD: 56 2016 YTD: 63 2016 Total: 387* *preliminary 2 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY — Hwy 110 & I-35E SUNDAY, 3/12/2017, 0709 HOURS MHPD Officers assisted IGH PD Officers with a pursuit. The pursuit started in IGH and eventually entered Mendota Heights. MHPD Officers followed IGH squads. Suspect vehicle was disabled after running over a tire deflating device. Male driver fled on foot and was taken into custody after a short foot chase. DOG BITE — 2XXX Pilot Knob Rd MONDAY, 3/13/2017, 1833 HOURS Officer responded to location on an animal bite report. Initially both parties wanted to handle it themselves, but then the next day, one of the parties wanted further action taken. More information, photographs and proper paperwork were then completed. STOLEN LICENSE PLATES — 2XXX Nashua Ln MONDAY, 3/13/2017, 1838 HOURS A vehicle owner received a mailed citation from Ramsey County reference a vehicle with his license plates had been illegally parked for two days. The vehicle owner then realized that the license plates currently on his vehicle were not his and his originals had been stolen. The victim was advised on how to clear up the situation. PURSUIT — Hwy 13 & I-35E MONDAY, 3/13/2017, 2146 HOURS Officer ran a license plate query and it came back to the registered owner with a suspended drivers license. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made. Officer went back to his squad to gather name information and at that time, the driver pulled away and did not stop when emergency lights were activated. MN State Patrol came to assist and together, they were able to stop the vehicle. Ultimately, there was a language barrier that led to a miscommunication as to why the driver drove away. The driver was issued a citation for No Proof of Insurance and Driving with a Suspended License. MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT — 1XXX Mendota Heights Rd TUESDAY, 3/14/2017, 0044 HOURS Officers responded to a vehicle theft from location that had just occurred. MN State Patrol assisted and located the vehicle a short time later in Hennepin County. The occupants were arrested and the vehicle was returned to the owner. WARRANT ARREST — Annapolis St & Manomin Ave TUESDAY, 3/14/2017, 1017 HOURS Officer ran a license plate query and the registered owner came back as revoked. He made contact with the female driver and male passenger. After looking into the driver ’s DL, he noticed an unserved OFP had been put in place with her as the petitioner. He then looked into the passenger’s DL and it came back as him being the respondent of the OFP as well as an active Felony warrant. The driver was issued a citation for Driving after Revocation and the passenger was arrested. 3 DISTURBANCE — 2XXX Lockwood Dr TUESDAY, 3/14/2017, 1158 HOURS Officers responded to location on a domestic dispute involving ex -spouses arguing. Officers were able to gather statements from both parties and the situation was mediated. The reporting did not wish to proceed with any further police action. DISTURBANCE — 2XXX Lockwood Dr TUESDAY, 3/14/2017, 1158 HOURS Officer conducted a license plate query. The vehicles registration came back as expired since October 2016 yet the current tabs displayed 2017 tabs. A traffic stop was conducted and contact made with the owner. The owner admitted to knowing he was suspended and having no insurance. When asked why he was displaying 2017 tabs, he stated his cousin borrowed his car earlier in the day and probably swapped them out. The case has been sent for formal charges. DOMESTIC — 2XXX Hwy 13 THURSDAY, 3/16/2017, 1909 HOURS Officers responded to location on a domestic dispute. Both parties involved had significantly different stories. Officers were unable to determine who the primary aggressor was in the situation. The parties were separated for the night. 4 3/10– 3/16 2017 YTD Calls for Service 120 1,794 Citations 29 289 Warnings 14 150 Police Reports 20 245 Response Time Average 5.87 5.58 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! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly and get a FREE ride!  On Friday, March 17 customers can ride free from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. on all Metro Transit routes – buses, METRO lines and Northstar. No fare, no coupons – simply hop on and take a seat for free.  Whether you’ll be out celebrating or you’re not interested in driving alongside those who are, riding Metro Transit is an easy, safe alternative.  Free rides will also be available on Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, SouthWest Transit and Anoka Transit routes.