2017-09-22 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update
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PUBLIC MEETING
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Tuesday, September 26
Planning Commission-7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 3
Council Meeting—7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 10
Parks-Rec Commission—6:30 pm
Tuesday, October17
Council Meeting—7:00 pm
Attachments:
Just the Facts-Police Dept.
Sept 22, 2017
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Road Construction Update
Mendota Heights Road was paved on Friday, Sept 22, and will be open to traffic.
The remaining streets in the Kensington neighborhood are scheduled for paving on
September 22nd and 25th. The contractor will still be working on areas of these streets with
temporary lane closures expected. Xcel Energy is working on a gas line project in the ar-
ea of Mendota Heights Road that is not associated with the City street project.
Westbound Highway 110 is expected to open early next week. For additional infor-
mation go go: MnDOT-Hwy 110 Project
Highway 149 (High Bridge Closure) For additional information, go to: MnDOT-Hwy 149
High Bridge
Pilot Knob Road (Dakota County project) For additional information, go to: Dakota Co-
Pilot Knob Rd
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Do Your Part to Keep Leaves Out of the Street
Please, be a good neighbor and do not rake, pile, or blow debris, leaves or grass into the
streets or storm drains. Depositing any material from the boulevard or private property
into the city street is prohibited.
Options to dispose of your leaves:
Compost—Composting leaves and grass trimmings is an easy way to pro-
duce a soil additive for use in gardens.
Mulch– Mulch fallen leaves with a lawn mower and leave them on the
ground, providing a natural fertilizer for lawns as the leaves decom-
pose.
Bag them– Bag the leaves up and dispose of them at a yard waste collection
site. You can also check with your garbage hauler to see if they provide
curbside service for collection of yard waste.
Please use caution when driving through construction areas.
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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
Philip McCarty
Weston Raberge
Peter Renteria
Cara Hogan
Tony Patton
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
CHAPLAINS
Butch Millett
John Snider
Alberto Vargas
Lynn Liberman
Sue Plucker
Joel Detlefsen
Lenny Andrie
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
CITATIONS
State of Minnesota
Citation#:
190000000000 190000000000
The receipt of a “Citation” or “Ticket” can be a stressor on the list of
many other life stressors. However, the MN Courts have taken great
strides to streamline the process and try to make it simpler for you.
Citations are issued for city ordinance, traffic and criminal violations,
ranging from petty misdemeanors to targeted misdemeanors.
If you are issued a citation in the state of Minnesota, visit the MN Judicial Branch
website, www.mncourts.gov/fines, to find helpful resources on payment and
court options. You can also call 651.281.3219 or 1.800.657.3611. Here are some
important FAQ’s to start you off:
Effective 7/1/2016, any citation issued in the state of MN is electronically
submitted to the courts via the Statewide Standard Citation. Therefore,
citation and court data is typically available quickly.
You must either pay your citation or schedule a court appearance within 30
days of the date the citation was issued.
To verify the fine amount and if it is a payable citation, have your citation
handy when you are ready to use the website.
Payment of a citation equals pleading guilty to the violation and a waiver of
right, resulting in a conviction of the charges listed on the citation and for
some offenses, driving privilege restrictions.
Lack of payment or action on a citation will initiate notification by the courts
to DVS/DPS and in some cases, it will go to warrant.
If you can’t view your citation number, your violation probably requires a
mandatory court appearance and you will not be able to pay it via the court
website. Juvenile citations will not be found via this site either.
The courts accept electronic payments online or over the phone, or you can
send a check or money order to them by mail.
If you have committed a violation and have received a citation, just
take a deep breath, do your research and take care of your citation.
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IDENTITY THEFT — 2XXX Field Stone Drive 9/8/2017, 1318 HOURS
Complainant who lives on the 2300 block of Field Stone reported that unknown person(s) opened a credit
card in his name and forwarded his mail to an unknown address in Atlanta, GA. No further information at
this time. Case status pending additional information.
ASSAULT — 7XX Mohican 9/8/2017, 1248 HOURS
Squads dispatched to 700 Block of Mohican Lane on an assault. Suspect was located and booked at DC Jail
for 5th Degree Assault.
POSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE 9/10/2017, 1712 HOURS
Traffic Stop at Hwy 13 and I35E. Front plate did not match rear plate. Vehicle confirmed stolen. Female
driver revoked and arrested. Mirandized and interviewed then transported to Dakota County Jail. Vehicle
impounded.
BURGLARY — 6XX Hwy 110 9/11/2017, 1121 HOURS
Responded to the 6xx block of Hwy 110 for a report of a burglary. The house and garage were rummage
through. Pictures of the house and garage were taken. No suspect information.
CIVIL — 6XX Hwy 110 9/12/2017, 1753 HOURS
Officer responded to the 600 block of Highway 110 to the report of a past action disturbance. After
speaking with the victim it was determined that a party showed up at their house to demand money for
work that had not been completed. The suspect left without making contact with the resident. The suspect
was contacted and advised not to contact the victim anymore as well as the correct process for collecting
money they believe is owed to them.
PARKING COMPLAINT — 1XXX Victory Ave 9/12/2017, 1222 HOURS
Officers responded to Victory Ave on the report of an abandoned vehicle. Officers marked the tires and
returned 24 hours later and towed the vehicle for safe keeping.
FOUND PROPERTY — 1XXX Hwy 13 9/14/2017, 1859 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the Scenic Overlook on a report of a citizen finding a gun by a tree. The gun was
an unloaded BB gun. The BB gun was entered into the property room.
FRAUD — 1XXX Mendota Heights Road 9/14/2017, 1331 HOURS
Phone call report reference financial transaction card fraud. Business on the 12xx clock of Mendota Heights
road found multiple fraudulent transactions. Companies Home Depot cards were used out of state and
charges are being disputed. Report number requested, Home Depots fraud department is doing follow up.
Nothing further.
DISTURBANCE — 7XX Mohican Lane 9/15/2107, 2216 HOURS
Officer responded to the 700 block of Mohican Lane to the report of a party sitting in their vehicle down
the street from the reporting parties house. The reporting party knew who the party was and advised of a
past history with the vehicle driver. The vehicle left before officers arrived. The incident is under
investigation.
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DUI — 1XXX Northland Drive 9/17/2017, 0113 HOURS
Woman was found sleeping in her parked car near the intersection of Highway 13 and Mendota Heights
Road. Officers believed the woman was under the influence of alcohol. She performed Standard Field
Sobriety Tests and was arrested for DWI. Forward to City Attorney for charging.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES — 1XXX Knob Road 9/18/2017, 0816 HOURS
Officers responded to the 19XX block of Knob Road to a call of a potential Craigslist scam. Possible
fraudulent check had been sent to the reporting party, but had not yet been cashed.
IDENTITIY THEFT — 1XXX Victoria Curve 9/18/2017, 1315 HOURS
Officers met with a male in the Police Department lobby do discuss possible a possible identity theft that
had occurred.
THEFT — 1XXX Delaware Avenue 9/18/2017, 1600 HOURS
A student came to the Mendota Heights Police Department lobby to report a stolen cell phone from an
unlocked locker at a local school. The student was at football practice. This incident was forwarded to the
School Resource Officer.
MEDICAL — 1XXX Northland Drive 9/19/2017, 2106 HOURS
Officers responded to the 13XX block of Northland Dr for an unknown medical issue. Officers arrived and a
male was on his back outside of a truck in a parking lot. Officers performed CPR and applied an AED. Medics
arrived and administered medicine. The patient was revived after a short while and transported to the
hospital. Consent was given to search the vehicle, but nothing was found.
THEFT— 9XX Hwy 13 9/20/2017, 1812 HOURS
Responded to an after the fact gas theft from the 900 block of Hwy 13. Area checked vehicle not located,
plate combinations did not match . No further action.
THEFT — 7XXX Evergreen Knolls 9/20/2017, 1812 HOURS
Responded to the 700 block of Evergreen Knolls to the report of a theft from a vehicle. It was determined
that three people had wallets stolen from their vehicle. The incident occurred sometime during the
workday. There are no witnesses at this time.
CIVIL/ASSIST — 2XXX Lexington Ave 9/20/2017, 1809 HOURS
Spoke with female at 2XXX Lexington Ave who wanted advice about an ex-boyfriend and mutual property.
Advised it was a civil situation; no criminal elements. Report made.
WARRANT ARREST — 2XXX Dodd Road 9/21/2017, 1749 HOURS
Officers were called to check on a suspicious person at a park in the 2100 block of Dodd Road. Upon
contact with the individual, an active warrant was found and the person was taken to Dakota County Jail.
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9/15 – 09/21 2017 YTD
Calls for Service 147 7046
Citations 13 692
Warnings 13 669
Police Reports 24 830
Response Time Average 5.85 5.45
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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.
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!
There are some great tools
and Aps out to help keep
us and our young drivers in
check and avoid even the
slightest chance of getting
distracted by our phones.
There are some great free
apps available. From
locking down your child's
phone when the car is
moving to a real time Ap
that tracks your arrival,
there are many options out
there to help keep you safe.
Check out a list here of
some free Aps to down-
load.
Also, Iphone users using
IOS 11 have the ability to
use the Do Not Disturb
While Driving Feature that
keeps notifications from
appearing while driving.