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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
CHIEF
Kelly McCarthy
SERGEANTS
Eric Petersen
Tanner Spicer
Peyton Fleming
POLICE OFFICERS
John Larrive
Todd Rosse
Chad Willson
Jeff VonFeldt
Denise Urmann
Philip McCarty
Weston Raberge
Peter Renteria
Cara Hogan
Tony Patton
Ryan Yauch
Tommy Albindia
INVESTIGATIONS
Nick Gorgos
SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER
Steve Hilyar
COMMUNITY SERVICE
OFFICER
Eric Hagelee
SUPPORT STAFF
Kim Richter
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
If you are attending a Super Bowl party:
Avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast. Pace yourself—eat, take breaks,
alternate with non-alcoholic drinks.
Designate your sober driver before the party begins and give that person your
vehicle keys.
If impaired, don’t even think about getting behind the wheel. Ask a sober friend
for a ride home; call a cab, friend or family member to come and get you; or
stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober.
Remember, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk. Take the keys and never let
a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while impaired.
If you are hosting a Super Bowl party:
Serve lots of food—particularly high-protein dishes—and be sure to include lots
of non-alcoholic beverages.
Stop serving alcohol at the beginning of the third quarter of the game—begin
serving coffee and dessert.
Be sure all of your guests designate their drivers in advance, or help arrange
ride-sharing with sober drivers.
Keep the numbers for local cab companies handy, and take the keys away from
everyone who is thinking of driving while impaired.
MAY THE BEST
TEAM WIN!
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FRAUD — 2XXX Victoria Rd 01/26/2018, 0825 HOURS
Responded to location on a fraud report. Resident reported that their credit card went missing from the
home and fraudulent transactions took place on the bank account. Case pending follow-up with potential
suspects.
MENTAL HEALTH — 1XXX Victoria Curve 01/26/2018, 1806 HOURS
Officers met with a woman in the PD lobby who was having a mental health crisis due to the belief that one
of her children was suicidal. A welfare check of her residence was performed, and the juvenile was fine.
The female was placed on a transport hold and taken to the hospital.
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 1XXX Overlook Rd 01/27/2018, 0926 HOURS
Responded to location on a report of a damaged mailbox. Homeowner discovered a damage lock and
believes the incident occurred between 1/24 and 1/26. Unknown if a theft occurred. Case inactive.
TRAFFIC STOP/PURSUIT — Sibley Memorial Hwy/I-35E 01/28/2018, 0144 HOURS
While conducting traffic enforcement in the area, officer ran a license plate query and it showed the
register owner as revoked. Officer conducted a traffic stop, vehicle stopped briefly and then took off.
Officer attempted to follow but then decided to discontinue the pursuit.
CIVIL—CUSTODY DISPUTE — 2XXX Lockwood Dr 01/28/2018, 1641 HOURS
Officers were called to a disturbance that turned out to be a custody dispute. Male provided legal
documents showing custody time and day. Female wanted exchange documented.
PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT — 2XXX Lexington Ave 01/29/2018, 1441 HOURS
Officer responded to location concerning a two vehicle property damage accident. There were no injuries
present. One driver was issued a citation for failure to yield.
FRAUD — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 01/29/2018, 2359 HOURS
Staff advised that a customer attempted to use a credit card that did not belong to them. Suspect and
vehicle description were gathered. Case pending.
THEFT — 7XX Hwy 110 01/30/2018, 0933 HOURS
Officers responded to location on a theft report. A foreman at the job site stated that tools were missing
from the work site. Foreman left the items outside of the work site gang box. No suspects.
JUVENILE TOBACCO POSSESSION — 1XXX Delaware Ave 01/30/2018, 1000 HOURS
School Resource Officer was made aware of an incident where a juvenile was “vaping” in the boys
bathroom. The juvenile was issued a citation and released to the parents.
WARRANT — Lexington Ave/Hwy 110 01/30/2018, 1641 HOURS
A traffic stop was initiated for expired registration and misdemeanor warrant for the registered owner.
Driver was confirmed to be the owner. Warrant confirmed and a valid driver came to pick up the vehicle.
Driver was transported to Dakota County Jail.
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PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT — Marie Ave/Delaware Ave 01/30/2018, 1935 HOURS
Officers responded to a two vehicle accident. Parties declined medical attentions and exchanged
information.
JUVENILE-POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA — 1XXX Delaware Ave 01/31/2018, 0900 HOURS
School Resource Officer was made aware of an incident where a juvenile was possibly under the influence
of marijuana. Juvenile was searched and found to be in possession of marijuana. The juvenile was issued a
citation and released to the parents.
RECOVERED PROPERTY — 1XXX Somerset Ct 01/31/2018, 1243 HOURS
Mendota Heights resident turned in an old firearm to the police station for safe keeping and destruction.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON — 9XX Delaware Ave 01/31/2018, 1544 HOURS
Homeowner wanted to report that his home surveillance system caught a male walking through his
backyard. He thought it was suspicious because he has a six foot tall fence. Nothing was reported missing.
PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT — Lilydale Rd/Sibley Memorial Hwy 01/31/2018, 1924 HOURS
Officers responded to a two vehicle accident. No injuries and parties exchanged information.
DOMESTIC — 7XX Pondhaven Ln 02/01/2018, 1110 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to residence on a domestic dispute between father and son. After further
investigation, one juvenile male was arrested and transported to Dakota County Jail.
ASSAULT — 2020 Dodd Rd 02/01/2018, 1402 HOURS
Officer dispatched to location on an assault. Victim was threatened with a tire iron. Suspect left prior to
squad arrival. Case pending.
DRUGS/DAR/NPI — Dodd Rd/Hwy 110 02/01/2018, 2040 HOURS
Routine license plate query revealed registered owner of a vehicle to have a drivers license status of
revoked. Driver matched the description of the registered owner. Traffic stop was conducted. The smell
of marijuana was emanating from the interior of the vehicle. A search revealed a pipe and burnt
marijuana. Driver was cited for DAR, NPI and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
DOMESTIC — 7XX Pondhaven Ln 02/01/2018, 0053 HOURS
Officers responded to location on a disturbance taking place between a father and his juvenile son. After
officers spoke with the parties, they agreed to calm down and go to bed for the evening.
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01/26 – 02/01 2018 YTD
Calls for Service 168 962
Citations 32 140
Warnings 29 108
Police Reports 25 89
Response Time Average 7.06 7.02
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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!
COLORING CONTEST
Winter Wonderland
HAVE FUN!
Help us decorate our lobby!
MHPD is hosting our annual
Winter Wonderland Coloring
Contest for children ages
0 - 10 who reside in or go to
school in our city! We are
offering three different
coloring pages, based on your
child’s age:
0—3 4—6 7—10
TO ENTER:
Find the coloring pages in
JTF, MHPD website or,
MHPD Facebook page.
Print the coloring page for
your child’s age.
Color your best!
Complete the entry form at
the bottom of the coloring
page.
Return the page to MHPD no
later than Monday, February
12th at 4:30 p.m.
All entries will be displayed in
our PD lobby.
Winners will be chosen and
notified on Fri, Feb. 16th.
Winners will receive Juice &
Donuts with an Officer for
up to 7 guests!