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2017-07-07 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452-1850 Visit us on: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/ @Mendota_heights DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, July 11 Parks-Recreation Commission 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 State of the City—6:00 p.m. Council Meeting-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1 Night to Unite Attachments: Just the Facts-Police Dept. July 7, 2017 Night to Unite—Tuesday, August 1st Everyone benefits when neighbors know each other. Register your neighborhood’s party by clicking this link: Night to Unite registration. Police officers, firefighters, and Council members will stop by registered block parties to visit with the neighbors. Do You Know About Storm Water Pollutants? Pollutants (grass clippings, leaves, salt, pet waste, fertilizer, pesticides, and more) that go down the storm water drain don't go to a wastewater treatment facility. Much of our storm water is funneled, un- treated, to the nearest body of water. That could be the pond in your neighborhood, or the lake or wetland down the road. Grass clippings and leaves that go down the storm drain are pollution, too. Just one bushel of grass clippings mowed onto our roads will create about 50 pounds of oxygen-depleting algae in our waterbodies. As they say, "Only rain down the drain." Sign Your Children Up for the Fishing Derby On Thursday, July 27th, bring your fishing pole to Rogers Lake Fishing Pier to try to catch the "Big One." Prizes and goodie bags will be provided. Par- ents are welcome to watch. We will provide hotdogs, beverages and a snack. One lucky boy or girl will win a Minnesota Lifetime Fishing License. Ages: 14 & under Fee: $10.00 Check in at 5:30 p.m. ; Fishing begins at 6:00 p.m. Must be pre-registered. No registrations taken at the derby. ********************************************************************************** Summer Concerts In The Park Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Market Square Park at The Village July 12th…..Echos of Elvis July 19th…..Pat Donohue & the Prairie All-Stars July 26th…..Retro Swing Sister 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 Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Peter Renteria Cara Hogan 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 JULY 07, 2017 2 HARRASSING COMMUNICATION — 7XX Plaza Dr 06/30/2017, 1006 HOURS Officer responded to the MHPD lobby concerning a harassment report that was involving a complex at the 700 block of South Plaza Dr, a tenant had made a statement that concerned staff. I completed a statement of the suspected offender. No charges a t this time; the incident that initiated this occurrence has also been solved. ASSAULT/MENTAL HEALTH—7XX Pontiac PL 06/30/2017, 1118 HOURS Officer responded to the 700 block of Pontiac Place concerning a group home client who assaulted a staff member. They are separated now. Client was cited for offense and placed on a welfare hold for further evaluation. FRAUD - 1XXX LEXINGTON AVE S 06/30/2017, 1504 HOURS Victim checked her checking account and found an unauthorized transaction. Victim reported this to her bank and was told to file a police report. Account statement received; case inactive pending additional suspect information. Surrendered License Plates—1XXX Victoria Curve 06/30/2017, 1830 hours Male needed to surrender licenses plates to police department to be destroyed due to DUI. Plates received and entered into evidence to be destroyed. GM DUI —Chippewa Ave/Annapolis St 07/01/2017, 0202 hours Officer observed a vehicle leave a local establishment at a high rate of speed. Observed the vehicle stop in the middle of th e road and then move. Vehicle had a flat tire and rear bumper damage. Conducted field sobriety tests and driver was found to be impaired. Driver arrested and charged. The vehicle was towed. Domestic/False Info—1XXX 3rd St 07/01/2017, 0327 hours Officers called to location because of a disturbance between 2 females. Found one female who gave false info, name and date o f birth. Citation issued. Spoke to second female stated that her boyfriend was just there, said she had an OFP against him, but did not have paperwork and no documentation was found in the system. Boyfriend no longer on scene. Female reporter transported to St. Paul. Disorderly/Mental Health—7XX Pontiac Pl 07/01/2017, 1343 hours Squads dispatched to a disturbance . Located client who attempted to assault a staff member. Client placed on transport hold and transported to local hospital by medics. Burglary/Theft - 7XX Pondhaven Ln 07/02/2016, 1201 hours Theft from attached garage . No suspects at this time. Investigation on -going. AOA—1XXX Promenade Pl, EA 07/02/2017, 1714 hours Assisted Eagan PD with a vehicle pursuit which came . Pursued vehicle into St. Paul where three suspects bailed and eventuall y were caught. No further action by MHPD. DISTURBANCE— 1XXX Mayfield Hts Rd 07/02/2017, 1734 hours Officers responded to home for a verbal argument. Officers mediated the argument and one of the parties agreed to leave and not come back. DUI/CVO - Delaware Ave/Emerson Ave 07/02/2017, 1803 hours Responded to a two vehicle accident with injuries. One driver had injuries and was transported to Regions via Health East. Th e other driver was suspected of being under the influence. PBT was given along with Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus and noted all clues. Driver taken into custody and a warrant was completed and filled out by judge. Blood draw taken. Driver transport to Dakota County Jail for booking. 3 DOMESTIC—1XXX 3rd St 07/03/2017, 1847 hours Officer received a phone call request from a woman who had been assaulted by her ex fiancé a couple days before. She was worried for her safety, her eight month old son's safety and the safety of her unborn child. An interview was conducted at th e Police Department and the report will be forwarded for formal charging. THEFT FROM AUTO—1XXX Dakota Dr 07/04/2017, 0838 hours Officer responded to a theft from vehicle. Video is available, but not immediately. Pending investigation and suspect follo w-up. TS/PURSUIT—Hwy 110/I-35E 07/04/2017, 1451 hours Officer attempted to make a traffic stop at Hwy 110 and I-35E for a traffic violation. The driver of the motorcycle fled and the officer terminated the pursuit less than 90 seconds later. CHECK WELFARE— 5XX Ashley Ln 07/05/2017, 2046 hours Officer was called to residence on a check welfare. Family members took car keys away from elderly parent for safety. Elderly parent was upset and situation was mediated. DOMESTIC ASSAULT—6XX Mayfield Hts Rd 07/06/2017, 1942 hours Officers responded to a 911 hang up. Incident turned out to be a domestic assault. The suspect left prior to police arrival. Injuries were photographed and a KOPS alert was placed for the suspect. The suspect was not located. This matter was forwarded to the City Attorney. MENTAL HEALTH/CRISIS—1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 07/06/2017, 2246 hours Dispatched to residence for mental health/crisis call. Father calling because he was worried about son's mental state. Spoke with all parties involved and it was determined that son would be put on transport hold. Son was transported to hospital by paramedics. 4 6/30– 7/06 2017 YTD Calls for Service 190 4,985 Citations 11 548 Warnings 22 468 Police Reports 21 594 Response Time Average 5.26 5.37 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 Car Seat Safety Checks. If you or someone you know is in need of some assistance in installing a car seat the proper way or just simply need advice, we’re here to help! Please contact MHPD CSO, Eric Hagelee to schedule an appointment. 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! July is the peak month for grill fires. Roughly half of all injuries involving grills are thermal burns.  Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors.  Place grill well away from the home, deck and overhanging trees.  Keep children and pets at least three feet away.  Keep your grill clean by removing grease buildup in the trays below.  Never leave your grill unattended.  Always make sure the lid is open before lighting it.  If the flame on a propane grill goes out, turn gas off and wait 5 min before lighting again.  Only use charcoal starter fluid.  Keep charcoal fluid away from children and heat sources.  Let the coals cool completely before disposing.  If you smell gas, step away and call 9-1-1.