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03 31 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 31, 2017 DAR/DAS/DAC….DUH, WHAT? In the “Week in Review” you may note the frequency of driver violaƟons, such as Driving aŌer RevocaƟon (DAR), Driving AŌer Suspension (DAS) and Driving AŌer CancellaƟon (DAC). Failure to pay traffic or parking Ɵckets, being convicted of a serious offense or being a habitual offender can result in this status and lead to some serious and expensive penalƟes. These penalƟes, if not corrected, become cost and lifestyle prohibiƟve. The ability to drive, legally, can equate to freedom to get to and from work, transport family to school and day care, and simply take care of life. According to DMV.ORG, the MN Department of Safety can suspend, revoke or cancel your driving status for a variety of violaƟons, including the following. Suspended (DAS) DL penalty is a temporary loss of driving privileges for: Failure to maintain car insurance; Misuse of License/ViolaƟon permit, license, or endorsement restricƟon Habitual Traffic Law Violator; ViolaƟon resulƟng in Fatality or Personal Injury; Criminal Vehicular Homicide/Injury/Manslaughter or Fleeing from a Police Officer; Failure to Pay Child Support A Revoked (DAR) DL penalty means your license has been rescinded for a longer period of Ɵme due to the severity of the violaƟon, such as: On‐going failure to provide proof of or maintain insurance; Commiƫng Misdemeanor of Gross Misdemeanor offenses; Perjury or False Statements; Leaving the Scene of injury for personal injury or death; Felony Offense using a Motor Vehicle; Fleeing A Peace Officer; Vehicle Homicide or Manslaughter. Cancelled (DAC) License means you don’t have the right to possess a license and therefore cannot drive a vehicle because you: Were never eligible for a license; Provided false informaƟon or commiƩed applicaƟon fraud; Are disabled or failed to failed to provide documentaƟon about your disability. If you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and commit any of the above types of violaƟons, your sancƟons will be higher and it will probably impact your employment. The cost of reinstaƟng your status is quite steep—upwards of $600 for some offenses. There are opƟons for help and resources available. Outside of paying for your ﬁnes, hiring an aƩorney and navigaƟng the judicial system, DMV.ORG also lists Diversion SoluƟons.net, a resource that will help get you back on the path to being a responsible, safe driver. Check out DMV.ORG for other helpful informaƟon and resources. 2 FOUND PROPERTY — 2XXX Hwy 13 FRIDAY, 3/24/2017, 1146 HOURS Officer responded to location on a found property report. Employee stated a guest was acting odd and was in a hurry to leave, leaving behind piles of clothes and a wallet. The items were brought back to the PD. In looking into it further, the items belonged to a woman whose vehicle had items stolen when her car was broken into in St. Paul. The items were returned to the owner. FOUND PROPERTY — 1XXX Hwy 13 SATURDAY, 3/25/2017, 1414 HOURS Officer responded to location on an after the fact burglary report. While out of town, the victim’s two bicycles were taken from an unsecured bike rack in an underground garage. Case pending. FORGERY-COUNTERFEITING — 7XX Hwy 110 SUNDAY, 3/26/2017, 0929 HOURS Officer responded to location on an after the fact counterfeit transaction. A female came into the store to purchase cigarettes and other items. When asked to provide her DL to go along with the check, the employee questioned the picture on the ID. The woman left angry and sent her husband in to purchase items. He handed the cashier two $50’s and two $10’s, received his change and then left. It was later discovered that the bills were counterfeit and did not have the security strip. Employee was able to gather a suspect and vehicle description. Case under investigation. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA — Hwy 55/Waters Dr SUNDAY, 3/26/2017, 1627 HOURS Officer ran a license plate query and the owner back as suspended. A traffic stop was performed and officer could immediately smell marijuana. The male was identified and was found not to be the owner. The driver handed over a glass pipe and a small baggie of marijuana. A citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia was issued to the driver. DOMESTIC — 5XX Annapolis St TUESDAY, 3/28/2017, 2354 HOURS Officers responded to location on a report of a domestic dispute. Officers spoke with both parties involved. The couple stated they were going through a rough patch. Officers advised the parties to separate for the evening. SUSPICIOUS BISCUIT — 1XXX Knollwood Ln WEDNESDAY, 3/29/2017, 1145 HRS Officer responded to location to meet with the reporting party who found pieces of a biscuit or other bread on his deck and was concerned it may have been intended to harm his pet. The bread appeared to be very dry and hard but natural in color. The dog appeared to be acting normal and did not appear sick. The homeowner will be sending in the biscuit for evaluation. DOMESTIC/MENTAL HEALTH — 1XXX 2nd St WEDNESDAY, 3/29/2017, 2330 HRS Officers responded to location on a domestic dispute. Officers spoke to involved parties and learned that an argument ensued between mother and daughter. It was determined that the mother needed to be transported to the hospital on a health and welfare hold. 3 3/24– 3/30 2017 YTD Calls for Service 166 2177 Citations 9 334 Warnings 13 198 Police Reports 17 280 Response Time Average 4.92 5.41 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! A driver with the status of Driving aŌer CancellaƟon ‐ Inimical to Public Safety (DAC‐IPS), if the state decides the MN driver is unable to safely control their vehicle without posing a threat. This is typical for repeat convicƟons of Driving While Impaired (DWI/DUI). According to DMV.ORG, Sta‐ tus penalƟes are assigned by the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) & the MN Depart‐ ment of Public Safety (DPS). AŌer three DWI/DUI convicƟons, the license is not reinstated unƟl they make it through a series of requirements. The goal is to not allow the party to drive unƟl they can demonstrate they no longer pose a threat to themselves or others. Learn more at: DPS.MN.GOV/Office of Traffic Safety publicaƟon.