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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
Philip McCarty
Weston Raberge
INVESTIGATIONS
Chad Willson
SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER
Steve Hilyar
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
JUNE 9, 2017
Stats show the following circumstances
in a 19‐year period from 1998‐2016:
54% child “forgoƩen” by caregiver
28% child playing in unaƩended vehicle
17% child intenƟonally leŌ in vehicle by adult
1% unknown
Leave a child
unattended in a vehicle,
not even for a minute!
19 deg F
29 deg F
34 deg F
43 deg F
45‐50 deg F
50‐55 deg F
10 min
20 min
30 min
60 min
1‐2 hrs
2‐4 hrs
Average Ɵme and
temperature rise:
All vehicular heatstroke deaths can be prevented:
If you see a child unaƩended in a hot vehicle, call 9‐1‐1.
Teach your children that vehicles are not to be used as play areas.
Always lock your car and make sure children do not have access to key or
remote entry devices.
Keep your purse or cell phone in the back seat so as you leave your car, you will
have to look back to grab your belongings.
Make “look before you leave” a rouƟne where you go.
If a child is missing, ALWAYS check the pool first, and then the car/trunk.
It takes just minutes to heat the interior of a vehicle.
Studies have shown that cracking a window does very
liƩle in extreme temps. There are consequences for
leaving an unaƩended child, dog or cat in a vehicle.
609.78 NEGLECT OR ENDANGERMENT OF CHILD
346.57 DOGS AND CATS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
Heatstroke is clinically defined as: when a person’s temperature exceeds 104 de‐
grees F and their thermoregulatory mechanism is overwhelmed.
When a core body temperature reaches 107 degrees F or greater, the cells are
damaged and internal organs begin to shut down. This can rapidly lead to death.
Children’s thermoregulatory systems are not as efficient as an adult’s and their body
temperatures warm at a rate 3 o 5 Ɵmes faster than an adult’s.
Ages have ranged from 5 days
to 14 years. More than half of
those deaths are children
under 2 years of age.
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709 children leŌ in cars have died from heatstroke since 1998. Of that number,
9 deaths occurred in 2017.
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MENTAL HEALTH—1XXX 2nd St 06/02/17, 0004 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to a home on a possible domesƟc in progress. The party involved had leŌ on foot
prior to officers arrival. A KOPS alert was issued for the party and the party was later located and
transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluaƟon.
DISTURB PEACE/DISORDERLY CONDUCT—8XX Hwy 13 06/03/17, 0112 HOURS
While on patrol, officers were flagged down by bar staff and advised of an uncooperaƟve male that was
removed from the bar. A small fight ensued during the removal causing the man to fall back and hit the
ground. The male was found laying in front of the front doors of the bar with an injury. Medics were
called.
TRESPASSING—2XXX Hwy 13 06/03/17, 0650 HOURS
Staff at a nearby motel had trespassed a male from the property but the male was not leaving so officers
were called. Officers made arrangements for him to be transported to a relaƟve’s house with a citaƟon for
trespassing.
THEFT—1XXX Riverside Ln 06/04/17, 0808 HOURS
Officer spoke with RP concerning a theŌ. RP stated that someƟme between the hours of 2200 on 6/3 and
0600 on 6/4, unknown suspects stole a bronze colored pedestal flower pot with flowers that was located at
the front entrance to the building. No suspects at this Ɵme.
THEFT—1XXX Delaware Ave 06/05/17, 0830 HOURS
VicƟm reported to officer that while in the Spanish pod of the school where the class was, the vicƟm’s
iPhone and wallet were taken from the desk. No suspects at this Ɵme.
THEFT—1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 06/05/17, 1047 HOURS
Business reported that a poƩed plant from the sidewalk in front of the business was stolen. No suspects at
this Ɵme.
THEFT—1XXX Northland Dr 06/05/17, 1343 HOURS
Complainant’s vehicle was parked at a business and his catalyƟc converter was stolen from his vehicle. No
suspects at this Ɵme.
DOMESTIC—1XXX Hwy 13 06/06/17, 0016 HOURS
Officers responded to a report of people yelling and the sound of slapping near the intersecƟon of Hwy 13
and Pilot Knob Rd. Officers located two parƟes and determined an assault had occurred between domesƟc
partners. One party was taken into custody and transported to Dakota County Jail.
POSSESSION/DISSEMINATION CHILD PORNOGRAPHY—1XXX Delaware Ave 06/06/17, 0948 HOURS
Officers responded to locaƟon on a report of a pornographic video involving a minor being circulated
through electronic means. Warrants were issued and cellular devices seized. Case under invesƟgaƟon.
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DAR— Hwy 13/Pilot Knob Rd 06/06/17, 1637 HOURS
Officer iniƟated a traffic stop on a revoked owner/driver. Driver was provided with an insurance card that
had lapsed coverage. Vehicle was towed and driver was cited for Driving AŌer RevocaƟon, No Insurance,
and Display Insurance Card Not In Force.
5TH DEGREE DRUGS— 1XXX Delaware Ave 06/07/17, 1054 HOURS
Officers responded on a report of a person illegally possessing controlled substances. The substance was
seized to be tested. Case pending test results.
THEFT— 2XXX Northland Dr 06/07/17, 1332 HOURS
Officer responded to a local business on a theŌ report. VicƟm stated that someƟme overnight, suspects
entered his fenced business parking lot and stole a catalyƟc convertor from his work vehicle. No suspects
at this Ɵme.
ARSON— Marie Ave/SuƩon Ln 06/07/17, 2242 HOURS
Officers responded to locaƟon on a suspicious fire report. Found numerous small fires along the north ditch
of Marie Ave between Trail and SuƩon. Fires were put out by MHFD.
THEFT— 1XXX Kendon Ln 06/08/17, 1104 HOURS
Officer spoke with resident concerning a theŌ of mail. VicƟm had outgoing mail taken from her mailbox.
Financial insƟtuƟon was contacted. No suspects at this Ɵme.
TAMPER W MOTOR VEHICLE— 1XXX Delaware Ave 06/08/17, 2049 HOURS
Officers responded to locaƟon on a theŌ from motor vehicle report. VicƟm’s passenger window was bro-
ken out and items were taken. No suspects at this Ɵme.
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6/2– 6/8 2017 YTD
Calls for Service 214 4,058
Citations 19 471
Warnings 18 360
Police Reports 26 506
Response Time Average 5.14 5.32
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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.
We are temporarily postponing Car Seat Safety
Checks for a few months. Stay tuned!
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. Questions/Comments?
Email us at:
pdrecords@
mendota-heights.com
HAVE A SAFE WEEK!
There have been many calls
and complaints regarding the
on-going Hwy 110 road
construcƟon.
We will be happy to listen to
your concerns; however,
MNDOT holds this current pro-
ject.
While this closure may seem
inconvenient, it will be a
posiƟve, safety focused fix for
our city. The project is planned
through the end of July.
The next step in their process
will start Mon, June 12, when:
EB Hwy 110 between I‐35E and
I‐494 will be closed.
We encourage you to follow
the project on MNDOT’s web-
site to stay up to date on the
construcƟon.
On the website, you will also
find an opƟon to sign up to
receive Hwy 110 project email
updates.
Please click HERE to visit the