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2017-12-01 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 PUBLIC MEETING DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, December 5 Council Meeting—7:00 pm Monday, December 11 Parks and Recreation -6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 19 Council Meeting—7:00 pm Tuesday, December 26 Planning Commission-cancelled Dec 1, 2017 ****************************************************************************** 12th Annual Mendota Lights at The Village December 2, 2017, 4:00 – 7:00 pm The Village at Mendota Heights, 750 Main Street Celebrate the holiday season at the annual Lights at The Village. This FREE family event in- cludes Santa, hay rides, a petting zoo, strolling Dickens Carolers, and specials at all of The Village shops. At 5:00 pm, Mayor Garlock will light the tree. There will be singing by the Visitation Choir and Connie Evingson. Nominations Open 2nd Annual Garold ‘Jerry’ Murphy Community Service Award The City of Mendota Heights is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Garold M. “Jerry” Murphy Community Service Award. Please take the time to think about those people in your life who selflessly volunteer their time to make our community a better place. Consider nominating someone who volun- teers, has a can-do spirit, is a good role model, exudes compassion, has a positive attitude, and is well respected. Nomination forms are on the City’s website or can be picked up at City Hall. Nominations are due by February 28, 2017. The recipient will be recognized during at a City Council meeting in April. Holiday Lights Recycling Recycle your holiday lights, and electrical appliance and phone cords now through the end of January 2018 courtesy of Pro Act. Lights attached to wreaths, holly, or trees must be removed first. Bring your string lights and cords to City Hall and look for the collection barrel in the front entryway. Holiday lights are also accepted year round at The Recycling Zone in Eagan. Cord adapters, battery packs, plastic rope lights, and CFL lights are not accepted. For more information visit www.dakotacounty.us search Recycling Zone. City Seeks Seasonal Part-Time Rink Flooders The City is taking applications for rink flooders. Must be 16 years of age or older. Application materials are under ‘employment’ on the City’s website. Visit www.mendota-heights.com, or call City Hall at 651-452- 1850. Youth Ice Skating Lessons Register your children now for outdoor ice skating lessons. Each class is limited to 6 to 8 participants. Classes are held on Saturdays at Friendly Hills Park skating rink. Register online at www.mendota-heights.com. 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department DECEMBER 27, 2017 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann 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 SERIAL NUMBERS When thieves steal valuable items from your unlocked (or locked vehicle or home), not only do you lose your sense of security, but you may also lose very valuable property. It's critical to record the serial numbers of your possessions. When you become a victim of theft or burglary, being able to quickly provide this information is law enforcement’s best chance at apprehending the crook and recovering your valuables. Being able to provide a serial number, or an engraved unique number, to law enforcement increases the chances of the criminal being prosecuted. Serial numbers are unique numbers often placed on items by the manufacturer. If an item doesn't have a serial number, you may create one and engrave it on the item (i.e. your state issued driver's license or identification number). It only takes a few minutes to record the description, serial number and value of items that are most likely to be stolen. When you purchase a new phone, bicycle or lawn equipment, snap a photo of the serial number and record the serial number separately. If you have valuable or heirloom jewelry, take pictures of each piece and note special markings, features or blemishes. If these items are insured, your insurance company will retain photos and special identifying information. Store all data and other important paper- work separately in a fireproof and waterproof location. Don’t forget to include items such as pool equipment, televisions, and specialty tools or motors. Thefts are often Crimes of Opportunity – take time to remove the opportunity. Keep all property, especially vehicles and home entrances, locked and secured, with valuables removed or out of sight. Lawn equipment and tools should be secured in a locked storage building. Guns should always be locked in a gun safe and records should be kept current. Attached is an inventory form that will help you get started with tracking your valuables. Take the time now to complete this so that if you become a victim, you are prepared. 2 3 PD ACCIDENT— 2XXX Waters Drive 11/24/2017, 1930 HOURS Dispatched to a PD accident, no injuries. Intersection of Waters and Hwy 55. Gathered information. State Accident Report completed. AOA — 1XXX Winston Circle 11/24/2017, 2146 HOURS Saint Paul Police Department requested Officers check an address on the 1000 block of Winston Circle for a domestic assault suspect. Saint Paul requested a pick up and hold. The suspect was located, arrested, and transferred to the custody of the Saint Paul Police Department. CANCELLED IPS — 1XXX Hwy 13 11/25/2017, 0021 HOURS I was asked for assistance by the Dakota County Park Police near the 1500 block of Highway 13. A driver was found who had a cancelled IPS drivers license. He was arrested and taken to Dakota County Jail. THEFT/STOLEN VEHICLE — 5XX Winston Court 11/26/2017, 0000 HOURS Responded to the 600 block of Winston Ct concerning a motor vehicle theft that occurred sometime throughout the early morning hours. Vehicle was taken from residence driveway, several items of value were also inside the vehicle including but not limited to two firearms. Officer safety alert sent to area agen- cies along with stolen vehicle information. The neighborhood was canvassed, several other vehicles in the neighborhood were also tampered with or had items stolen. No suspects or witnesses at this time. TAMPER WITH MV — 1XXX Downing Street 11/26/2017, 0749 HOURS Called to the 1xxx block of Downing St to investigate a theft from vehicle. It was discovered no theft took place, only Motor Vehicle Tampering. Area checked and more victims of Motor Vehicle Tampering located. Theft of and from motor vehicles also reported in area. No suspect information, leads or evidence available. THEFT — 1XXX London Road 11/26/2017, 0928 HOURS While checking the area following other thefts from and of autos in the neighborhood, I located a vehicle in the 1xxx of London Rd that had been rummaged through. I made contact with the vehicle owner who con- firmed several items were missing from the vehicle. No evidence or viable leads available. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 1XX Hwy 110 11/27/2017, 0652 HOURS Responded to the 700 block of Highway 110 on a damage to property call. Found one of the businesses windows with two large holes, and a large rock sitting outside. Store information was gathered, and report made. LOST PROPERTY — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 11/27/2017, 1201 HOURS Spoke with comp who reported losing her cell phone. She stated she thought she lost it in Chet's Liquor Store. She stated that her son turned on a tracker and found it in St. Paul. The phone is now off or the battery is dead. Her information was taken and report was made. TAMPER WITH MV — 5XX Emerson Ave 11/27/2017, 1351 HOURS Resident of the 500 block of Emerson Ave called to report that her vehicle was gone though over the week- end. Nothing was taken from the vehicle, and a report was taken. PD ACCIDENT — 9XX Mendota Heights Road 11/27/2017, 1514 HOURS Officers responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident on the 900 block of Mendota Heights Road. No injures were reported in the crash and a report and state crash report was written. 4 IDENTITY THEFT — 1XXX Lower D Street 11/27/2017, 1742 HOURS Officer responded to the 100 block of Lower D Street for a report of fraudulent activity on a cell phone ac- count occurring in two separate states. Officer spoke with the reporting party and an identity theft report was taken. Case closed by report. IDENTITY THEFT — 6XX Sutcliff Circle 11/28/2017, 1152 HOURS Resident of Mendota Heights received a letter from the Social Security Administration informing him an unknown person used his social security number to claim retirement benefits. The claim was denied and the process stopped. The Social Security Administration suggested the victim contact his local police de- partment. I provided the victim with this case number. Case Status: Inactive ABANDONED VEHICLE — 1XXX Delaware Ave 11/28/2017, 2037 HOURS Officer conducted a random query of a license plate at the intersection of Marie and Delaware. The regis- tered owner's driver's license showed it was suspended. The officer made a U-turn and was now several vehicles back. The officer lost sight of the vehicle for a brief moment and then observed taillights in a drive- way as he drove past. The officer pulled into the driveway and found the vehicle unoccupied. Officers walked up the very long driveway and made contact with the homeowner whom stated his family vehicles were in the garage and did not know who owned the suspect vehicle. The vehicle was blocking his driveway and he wanted it towed. Vehicle was towed. DUMPING/LITTERING — 1XXX Wagon Wheel Trail 11/29/2017, 0937 HOURS Responded to the 1000 block of Wagon Wheel Trail concerning a dumping complaint forwarded to the city by email. I located several old shoes and trash near the garbage receptacle. The items had nothing to iden- tify the owner. Items had no value and were discarded. THEFT FROM MV — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 11/29/2017, 2157 HOURS Dispatched to a theft from auto at the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. Items stolen from vehicle. Infor- mation gathered. Report written. FALSE INFO/FELONY WARRANT — 1XXX Hwy 13 11/30/2017, 0738 HOURS Observed what looked like two people fighting in a vehicle parked in the lot at the scenic overlook. Contact with driver and passenger, claimed they stopped there because female was having a panic attach. Ran name and date of birth on both. Female was valid, clear - driver (male) came back DAC-IPS. Once advised he was under arrest, driver provided MN ID which was his and associated with a felony warrant. Female released, male arrested for warrant and False Information. FRAUD — 1XXX Mendota Heights Road 11/30/2017, 1242 HOURS Responded to the 1300 block of Mendota Heights Rd concerning a fraud report. The business had several orders placed with fraudulent credit cards from multiple names. Documentation of charges attached. Pend- ing further investigation. 5 11/24 – 11/30 2017 YTD Calls for Service 166 8923 Citations 12 831 Warnings 25 892 Police Reports 19 1045 Response Time Average 9.74 5.61 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! Bring your new unwrapped gifts to the Mendota Heights Police Department Now through DEC 13! There is always a shortage of items for the preteen/ teen groups so items such as sporting equipment/ bags/balls; books, back- packs, cosmetics, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars/trucks, hand-held electronics, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair straight- eners, and hair dryers are all fantastic gift choices.