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03 16 18 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department MARCH 16, 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 REMAIN THE LIFE OF THE PARTY BY TAKING SOME LIFE-SAVING STEPS AND COMING HOME ALIVE STAY HYDRATED AND EAT! USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM AND DON’T GO ALONE PLAN A SOBER RIDE HOME AND HELP THEM STAY SOBER DON’T LEAVE YOUR DRINKS UNATTENDED TAKE CARE OF YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE OVER THE LIMIT 2 PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT — Emerson Ave/Delaware Ave 03/09/2018, 1419 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a two‐vehicle property damage accident involving two drivers that were ﬁghƟng. WSP squads arrived on scene ﬁrst to collect informaƟon. Both vehicles had moderate damage and there were no injuries. DISTURBING THE PEACE — 8XX Hwy 13 03/09/2018, 2309 HOURS Officer noƟced a group of people arguing in the parking lot of a business. AŌer geƫng more informaƟon, the parƟes were separated and allowed to leave. CARELESS DRIVING/FAIL TO YIELD — Hwy 13/I‐35E 03/10/2018, 0154 HOURS While on rouƟne patrol, officer noƟced a vehicle fail to yield at a four way intersecƟon. A traffic stop was conducted. Driver showed signs of impairment, failed SFT’s and PBT and was placed under arrest for DWI. The vehicle was towed and the driver was transported to MHPD. The driver was read the Implied Consent and agreed to a second breath test which was tested below the legal limit. The driver was cited for Careless Driving and Failure to Yield and was transported to a hotel. FRAUD — 1XXX Eagle Ridge Dr. 03/12/2018, 1557 HOURS A resident came into the PD lobby to report fraud. Someone had forged a check for $2,300 made out to themselves. A search was made for the name on the check and the locaƟon that the check was deposited was also discovered. Case under invesƟgaƟon. THEFT — 5XX High Ridge 03/12/2018, 1947 HOURS Officer responded to a residence on a report of a theŌ. The homeowner stated that he had several packages delivered to his house that were stolen. His doorbell surveillance camera was triggered when a Coburn’s Delivers driver rang it, listened by the door then leaned over near the packages. The home was not expecƟng a Coburn’s delivery. Under invesƟgaƟon. THEFT — 1XXX Mendota Heights Rd. 03/12/2018, 2117 HOURS Officer responded to a local gas staƟon on a theŌ report. Employee stated that an adult male pumped $56.68 worth of fuel and then came into the gas staƟon, took motor oil, sea foam, Red Bull and Black & Mild cigars. The male then told the employee to go ahead and call the police because he was going to jail anyway and that it was his right to steal the items. He then leŌ. Vehicle and suspect descripƟon were gathered. Under invesƟgaƟon. TOBACCO VIOLATION — 1XXX Delaware Ave 03/13/2018, 1014 HOURS School Resource Officer was noƟﬁed of a juvenile male who was in possession of tobacco and a tobacco electronic delivery device. The juvenile was issued a citaƟon for Use of Tobacco. HARASSING COMMUNICATION — 7XX Mohican Ln. 03/14/2018, 1824 HOURS ReporƟng party states that harassing messages via Facebook were sent to her and her family saying “karma is coming,” from the mother of her step‐daughter. This is not the ﬁrst instance MHPD officers have had with the parƟes. Sent for formal charging. 3 #1—It’s the LAW! Yep, under city code 5‐3‐1: hƩp://www.sterlingcodiﬁers.com/ codebook/index.php?book_id=668 #2— Protects them from temptaƟons Dogs can’t help themselves around squirrels, people, cars #3—Liability Dog bites = insurance, vet bills and more #4—Protects your dog, other dogs and people #5—Set a good example 03/09 – 03/15 2018 YTD Calls for Service 204 2089 Citations 38 314 Warnings 25 260 Police Reports 18 196 Response Time Average 6.61 7.07 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!