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07 27 18 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department JULY 27, 2018 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy CAPTAIN Wayne Wegener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Chad Willson Jeff VonFeldt 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 July 30, 2014, 12:20 p.m.…. On Monday, a memorial will now stand to honor Officer Scott Patrick, #2231, whose life as a father, husband, family member, friend and public servant was abruptly ended. Unfortunately, tragedies such as his are not isolated, and are feeling far more frequent. If you take the time to view the Officer Down Memorial Page, you can see the variety of reasons officers have fallen within the profession. We all know that life is a gift, but for a police officer, that statement means more. It means more to those who have been helped in a terrifying or traumatic situation and given another day to live again. So far this year, the ODMP reports 89 total line of duty deaths. TOTAL LINE OF DUTY DEATHS: 89 9/11 related illness 8 Assault 2 Automobile crash 18 Drowned 1 Duty related illness 3 Gunfire 35 Gunfire (Accidental) 1 Heart attack 9 Struck by vehicle 3 Vehicle pursuit 4 Vehicular assault 5 We remember Scott and his family especially at this time of year. We honor the families who have lost a loved one and we remain grateful for all who choose to protect and serve. Thank you for your service. 2 3 VEHICLE THEFT—2370 LEXINGTON AVE 07/19/18, 1700 Hours Spoke with victim of a stolen motorcycle who resides on the 2300 block of Lexington Ave. Motorcycle was stolen overnight by an unknown suspect. THEFT — 9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 07/20/18, 1852 HOURS Officers responded to the report of a Robbery on the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Upon arrival it was determined that a theft had occurred and no threats or force where used. The victim was able to obtain a license plate from the suspect vehicle. The incident is under investigation. VEHICLE THEFT — 7XX Hwy 110 07/21/18, 1130 HOURS Responded to area of 700 block of Hwy 110 concerning a theft of vehicle that just occurred. Vehicle was located and suspect stopped and apprehended without incident. Suspect transported to Dakota County jail. DWI—1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 07/21/18, 2008 HOURS Officer observed a traffic infraction and conducted a traffic stop on the 1100 block of Highway 13 where the driver was determined to be under the influence. The driver was placed under arrest for offense and refused to submit to an Evidentiary Breath Test and ultimately transported to the Dakota County Jail. THEFT FROM AUTO—2XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 07/22/18, 0001 HOURS While in the 2200 block of Highway 13 on patrol, an officer located a car with its door standing open. Subsequent investigation revealed that a theft had occurred overnight. No suspects/evidence. Crime/Loss prevention discussed with the owner. THEFT FROM AUTO—9XX CAREN RD 07/22/18, 0924 HOURS Resident in the 900 block of Caren Rd reported that his vehicle had been gone through overnight. The vehicle was left unlocked, items missing were the insurance card, vehicle title and a winter safety kit. There are no known suspects. The owner believed the theft took place after 2300 hours. DUMPING—7XX WENTWORTH AVE 07/22/18, 2000 HOURS Officer located a unlawfully dumped mattress in a city park on the 700 block of Wentworth Avenue. There is no suspect at this time. Mendota Heights Public Works will remove the item. 5TH DEG DRUGS—CASCADE/ARCADIA 07/23/18, 0039 HOURS While on routine patrol officer made a traffic stop at the intersection of Cascade/Arcadia. Officer could smell the odor of burned marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officer searched vehicle and found white powder substance believed to be drugs. Driver of the vehicle was arrested. Report written. TAMPERING—AUTO—1XXX JAMES RD 07/23/18, 0818 HOURS Officer took a report of tampering with a motor vehicle from the 1600 block of James Road. Nothing was stolen, and no damage was done to the vehicle. Reporting party stated that someone had entered the vehicle and gone through the center console and glove box. No suspect information. Case inactive due to no solvability. 4 THEFT—BICYCLE—1XXX ORCHARD CIR 07/23/18, 1115 HOURS Officer took a report of a stolen bike from the 1100 block of Orchard Circle. The bicycle was taken from the garage over the weekend. No damage done to the garage, nothing else stolen. No suspects known. Officer checking data bases for the bicycle. Investigation pending. THEFT FROM AUTO—1XXX SUMMIT LN 07/23/18, 1910 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 1800 block of Summit Lane on a report of a theft from their vehicle. Officer arrived and spoke with the victim who said her car had been gone through and some cash had been taken. There is no suspect information; inactive. FOUND PROPERTY—-7XX WENTWORTH 7/23/18, 2109 HOURS While on patrol located a license plate at Wentworth Park. License plate came back clear to a registered owner with an address in St. Paul. Attempted to contact owner with negative results. License plate placed into evidence for safekeeping. MINOR CONSUMPTION—7XX HWY 110 07/24/18, 0112 HOURS Officer observed a large group in the parking lot of an closed business on the 700 block of Hwy 110. Eight individuals are issued citations for consumption of alcohol under 21. One individual was transported to Ramsey County Detox. BIKE VS GARBAGE TRUCK—OVERLOOK/LEXINGTON AV 07/24/18, 1032 HOURS Officer received a phone call of an accident that had occurred 45 minutes prior near the intersection of Overlook Road and Lexington Avenue. A garbage truck struck a biker. The biker initially denied medical attention but later went to the hospital. Report taken for information only. 5TH DEG ASSAULT—6XX BROOKSIDE LN 07/25/18, 1750 HOURS Dispatched to a driving complaint at the 600 block of Brookside Ln. The reporting party stated that a vehicle almost ran him of the road on 35E and had followed him to his house and started a confrontation. Vehicle was gone by the time Officers arrived on scene. Gathered information from the reporting party. PD ACCIDENT—MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD/SIBLEY MEMORIAL 07/25/18, 2016 HOURS Dispatched to a two vehicle accident, no injuries, at the intersection of Mendota Heights RD and Sibley Memorial Hwy. Gathered information and took photos of the damage. State Accident Report completed. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY—2XXX LEXINGTON AVE 07/25/18, 2130 HOURS Responded to the 2300 block of Lexington Avenue on a report of an attempted burglary that happened while the resident was asleep. No entry gained but damage to the front door was observed. Report filed. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE—2XXX LEXINGTON AVE 07/26/18, 0927 HOURS Responded to the 2100 block of Lexington Avenue on a report of a possible suicide. The subject involved was subsequently located in another city and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Case is closed. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE—7XX HWY 100 07/26/18, 1434 HOURS Officer responded to the 700 block to the report of a party who had stolen a bottle of medication. Upon arrival it was determined the party had taken the entire bottle of medication in a suicide attempt. The party was sent to the hospital on a emergency mental health hold and cited for the theft of the medication. 5 6 This year, there have already been 29 motorcycle related crashes, resulting in 30 deaths. 2018 MOTORCYCLE RIDER DEATH STATISTICS Helmet use:  22 riders were not wearing a helmet.  8 riders were wearing a helmet. Single-Car vs. Multi-Car:  16 of the crashes involved only the motorcycle  12 of the crashes involved a motorcycle w/car Motorcycle vs. Animal  3 were cycle vs animal. Motorcycle Passengers Killed  1 Passenger was killed. Motorcycle Licensure:  22 drivers had a valid motorcycle permit or endorsement  7 of the operators did not have a valid motorcycle endorsement or permit. Negotiating a Curve:  13 of the crashes involved a rider negotiating a curve. 07/20 – 07/26 2018 YTD Calls for Service 222 6772 Citations 35 1154 Warnings 45 1214 Police Reports 26 625 Response Time Average 5.10 6.91 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. SERVICE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE 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? 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