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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
MARCH 30, 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
EXCUSED ABSENCES
A parent or guardian may
seek an excused absence
from school for his/her
child. A school has the
right to accept or deny an
application for an excused
absence.
ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES INCLUDE:
Illness, may require a doctor/nurse
note
Medical visit, to include mental or
physical health
Religious holiday
Extreme family emergency
INVALID EXCUSES INCLUDE:
Staying home to babysit
Needed at home
Work
Being tired
Travel/Vacation
Cold weather
Missed the bus
Child is not immunized
ATTENDANCE matters
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Send your child to school.
Ensure your child has completed required
homework.
Monitor your child’s attendance and their school
performance: “Get involved!”
Inform the school when your child may need to
miss school for an acceptable reason.
If a diversion meeting is scheduled for your
child, attend the meeting and follow the plan
written in the Attendance Agreement.
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Attend school: every day, every class, and on
time.
Complete required school work.
Ask for assistance from your school rep or
truancy worker when needed.
If a diversion meeting is scheduled due to
ongoing truancy, participate in the meeting and
follow the Attendance Agreement.
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The Dakota County Juvenile Court Judges understand the importance and necessity of
a quality education for every child in Dakota County and are committed to ensuring
that truancy does not interfere with that education. Truancy is a serious matter
because of the long term consequences for the child, the family and the community.
Students have a right to an education and an obligation to attend school. Parents
have a responsibility to make sure that their children are in school to receive that
education. The court will hold students and parents accountable for any failure to
attend school.
A child is considered a “habitual truant” if she or he is under the age of 16 and is absent at
school without lawful excuse for seven school days or for one or more class period on seven
school days. Children ages 16 and 17 will be considered truant if they have not lawfully
withdrawn from school with their parent’s permission. MN Statutes 260C.007, Subd. 19.
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FRAUD—2XXX APACHE ST 03/23/18, 1731 HOURS
Dispatched to a fraud call where the reporƟng party stated that a credit card had been stolen from her mail and
used. Gathered informaƟon. Report wriƩen.
MENTAL HEALTH—1XXX ESTHER LN 03/24/18, 0147 HOURS
Responded to a suspicion call where four people were reportedly trying to bring someone in a residence. Made con-
tact with the occupants of a residence and an intoxicated male who had been stopped from walking home was found
to be having a mental health crisis. Transported to the hospital by HealthEast on a hold.
DOG VS DOG– 1XXX DODD RD 03/24/18, 0824 HOURS
Responded to report of a dog that was aƩacked by another dog while a woman was walking the dog down the street.
No injury to the dog. Owner of the aggressive dog was advised.
WELFARE CHECK—7XX LINDEN ST 03/24/18, 0516 HOURS
Officers responded to a report of a male sleeping in a door way. The male was covered in vomit and did not know
where he was or how he got there. The male was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and was transport-
ed to Detox.
THEFT–1XXX MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 03/25/18, 1315 HOURS
Vehicle owner was noƟfied by Savage PD the license plate was used in a gas drive off. VicƟm parked vehicle at work
and leŌ for business on 3-20-18. A co-worker was asked to check and found the front license plate missing. Report
made by phone because vicƟm is in Florida.
4TH DEG DWI—WAGON WHEEL TRL/LEXINGTON AVE S 03/25/18, 0310 HOURS
Observed a vehicle drive over the fog line several Ɵmes. Traffic stop made. Driver showed signs of impairment. Failed
FST's and PBT. Driver arrested for DWI. SubmiƩed to breath test. Booked and released at the Dakota County Jail for
4th Degree DWI.
FRAUD—9XX HWY 13 03/26/18, 1308 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to take a report of a check card fraud. Officers met with the vicƟm who reported that her
check card was fraudulently used at the ATM in this locaƟon. Officers took the vicƟm's informaƟon and a report was
made.
THEFT 1—XXX NORTHLAND DR 03/26/18, 0959 HOURS
Officers were dispatched a report of a theŌ. Officers spoke with the caller who stated their enclosed cargo trailer had
been stolen over the weekend. Suspect informaƟon is unknown.
PROPERTY DAMAGE—5XX HIAWATHA AVE 03/28/18, 0720 HOURS
Responded to a damage to vehicle call. Spoke with owner of vehicle. No entry to vehicle was made. Photos taken.
VEHICLE THEFT—9XX HWY 13 03/27/18, 0607 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Highway 13 on a report of a theŌ in progress. Officers arrived and spoke
with the vicƟm who was reporƟng that his vehicle was stolen while they were inside the business. Vehicle was later
recovered in St Paul and suspect arrested. Case pending formal charges.
CIVIL ASSIST—1164 KINGSLEY CT 03/28/2018, 1351 HOURS
Responded to locaƟon on a dispute between a current and former caregiver. Former employee arrived at the proper-
ty and began removing items claimed as personal property. AƩorney for the estate was contacted and he stated the
former employee was advised yesterday not to go to the property.
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ACCIDENT — 1XXX LEMAY SHORE COURT 03/29/18, 1540 HOURS
Responded to a minor collision between two commercial vehicles. Drivers exchanged informaƟon. Damage was a scrape mark on
a headlight lens. No State Accident Report.
DRUNKENNESS—7XX SOUTH PLAZA DR 03/29/18, 1931 HOURS
Officers responded to the 700 block of South Plaza Drive to a call of an adult male and an adult female who were not supposed
to be there and would not leave the premises. AŌer speaking with the individuals and administering a preliminary breath test,
they were both transported to detox.
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03/23 – 03/29 2018 YTD
Calls for Service 160 2484
Citations 26 368
Warnings 32 338
Police Reports 17 235
Response Time Average 5.64 6.98
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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!
Why NOT to feed deer
in your neighborhood.
While providing piles of corn,
hay or other feed can be a
feel good act, it oŌen results
in bad consequences.
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Feeding closely congregated
animals that would otherwise
feed a part on natural foods,
increase the odds of CWD
and other diseases by eaƟng
contaminated foods by other
animals saliva.
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Feeding draws deer away
from natural feeding and into
locaƟons where there is
traffic causing deer vs auto
accidents.
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Deer can retard forest regen-
eraƟon, change plant species
and cause crop depredaƟon.
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Feeding can make wild
animals less fearful of
humans, delay migraƟon and
can result in starvaƟon.
There is a CWD ban in effect
since January 2017 in certain
counƟes. To see the full list
CLICK HERE.