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08 17 18 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department AUGUST 17, 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 Eric Hagelee INVESTIGATIONS Nick Gorgos SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Steve Hilyar COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Coming soon! 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 As with all laws, underage consumption laws are intended to help keep people and property safe. Keep your family safe by talking to your kids about alcohol and drugs and the possible costs to their future. Underage laws for persons under 21:  It is illegal for persons under 21 to consume alcoholic beverages, or to purchase, attempt to purchase or possess alcoholic beverages.  It is illegal to sell or give alcohol to anyone under 21.  It is a crime for any person to possess or sell drugs, which within the scope of the definition, ”sell” is as simple as providing it to someone.  MH Social Host Ordinance 4-6-3 states that party hosts can be “held criminally responsible for hosting an event or gathering where persons under 21 are consuming alcohol,” regardless if the host was present or supplied the alcohol.  In MN, there is “zero tolerance” for persons under 21 with alcohol in their system while operating a motor vehicle. This means a charge for “Not a Drop” of alcohol. If they are over the legal limit, they will also get a DWI.  If they kill or injure someone while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, well, the consequences become innumerable and life-changing. It all comes down to liability and consequences for choices and decisions. “Just this one time” can lead to life-long impact. 2 PUBLIC ASSIST — 1XXX Northland Dr 08/10/18, 1320 HOURS Officer took a missing person report. While investigating the situation, the reporting party received a phone call from the missing person stating he was fine and was at work. Informational report only. AOA/FOUND PROPERTY — 9XX Douglas Rd 08/10/18, 2131 HOURS Dispatched to assist Edina PD in locating a cell phone that was believed to be in a residential yard after being stolen from a mall. The phone was not located. THEFT — 6XX Linden St 08/11/18, 0738 HOURS Officer responded to a report of mail being scattered on lawns in the area. Officer retrieved the mail and returned it to the addresses in Sunfish Lake. Nothing of value was taken from the mail. No suspects. FOUND PROPERTY — 7XX S Plaza Dr 08/11/18, 0818 HOURS A Trek 220 bike was found in the area. The bike had been there 12 hours and had front tire damage. No owner information was available. Bike was secured. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 5XX Abbey Way 08/11/18, 1232 HOURS Officer took a damage to property report. The window of a vehicle was broken. Vehicle was not entered and nothing was stolen. No suspects. THEFT — 7XX Willow Ln 08/11/18, 1259 HOURS Officer took a report of mail theft. Reporting party had their mail dropped off by someone in an adjacent neighborhood. Only thing missing was a bill. Party reported it to their bank and was advised to notify officer of any fraudulent activity. No suspects. DWI — 35E/Wagon Wheel Tr 08/12/18, 0058 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound 35E near Wagon Wheel Trail that was crossing over the lane and fog lines. Officer conducted a traffic stop and found the adult male driver to be intoxicated. The driver was arrested for DWI. BURGLARY — 2XXX Timmy St 08/12/18, 0852 HOURS Officer took a report of a burglary and theft of a motor vehicle. The vehicle was taken from the garage and a purse containing the vehicles keys were taken from inside the residence. Other items were taken from the purse including credit cards. A second vehicle in the driveway was entered, but nothing was reported stolen from it. Investigation ongoing. FOUND PROPERTY — Lexington Ave/Dakota Dr 08/13/18, 1316 HOURS Reporting party found a purse in the area. Inside the purse was a college identification card, several gift cards and miscellaneous game cards. Officer checked available resources and the closest address found was in Illinois. The name did not match any of the victims from the recent thefts in the area. 3 WELFARE CHECK — 7XX Pontiac Pl 08/13/18, 1323 HOURS Officer responded to area on a check the welfare report sent by the MN Dept of Human Services to the MHPD. Officer spoke with the house manager of the facility to confirm the report. Contact will be made with the manager and person involved. Case pending. PUBLIC ASSIST — Hwy 62/Crown Point Dr 08/13/18, 1505 HOURS Reporting party was driving on Hwy 62 and 35E. Vehicle was struck by an errant golf ball that was hit by an unknown golfer at a local country club. A business card was left with the golf club manager to see if a golfer will claim the shot. MEDICAL — 1XXX Hwy 110 08/13/18, 1618 HOURS Officer responded to location on a possible drug overdose. Party was breathing but was unresponsive. Medical assistance was given and the party regained consciousness. Transported to hospital for evaluation. WELFARE CHECK — 1XXX Crown Point 08/13/18, 2122 HOURS Dispatched to a welfare check at location. The reporting party stated that he had not spoken to his mother today which is abnormal and there is medical issues that were concerning. Officers checked the house and tried to make contact with the female. Eventually officers made entry into the home and found the female to be in good health. MENTAL HEALTH — 7XX Hwy 110 08/14/18, 0503 HOURS Officer made contact with a party that was sitting near a group of closed businesses, one of which had a burglary alarm earlier in the evening. The area had also had recent thefts from vehicles and burglaries. The party showed signs of being in a mental health crisis and appeared to be a danger to himself. The party also appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. The party became hostile with officers and was transport- ed to the hospital on a mental health hold. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 2XXX Hwy 13 08/14/18, 0807 HOURS Officer responded to location on a damage to property report. A glass window on construction equipment was damaged overnight. No suspects. THEFT — 7XX Plaza Dr 08/14/18, 0943 HOURS Officer received a MAARC report in which the reporting party is claiming that the VA is being financially exploited and not receiving monthly allotment, has not received profit from real estate sales, cell phone shut off for non payment and withholding possessions from the VA. Case under investigation. FIRE — Pilot Knob Rd/Hwy 13 08/15/18, 0829 HOURS Officers responded to a vehicle fire at the corner of Pilot Knob and Hwy 13. All occupants were out of the vehicle when the fire started. The fire department was able to contain the fire and the vehicle was towed from the scene. FOUND PROPERTY — Pilot Knob Rd/Mendota Heights Rd 08/15/18, 1134 HOURS Officers responded to location on a report of an abandoned bag at the bus stop. Officers recovered two black backpacks from the bus stop. Bags were placed into evidence for safekeeping. 4 TAMPER WITH MOTOR VEHICLE — 1XXX Lilydale Rd 08/15/18, 1611 HOURS Officer took a property damage report. Vehicle had a window broken out but nothing was reported stolen from inside. Officers took blood swabs to be sent to the BCA. No suspects known. Pending results from the BCA. TAMPER WITH MOTOR VEHICLE — 8XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 08/15/18, 2315 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was impeding traffic. The driver of the vehicle failed standardized field testing and was placed under arrest for DWI. After being read the Implied Consent Advisory, the driver refused to submit a breath test. The driver was transported to Dakota County Jail and booked for 2nd degree DWI and test refusal. TRAFFIC STOP — Sibley Memorial Hwy/London Rd 08/16/18, 0314 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired tabs. The driver of the vehicle was a juvenile who did not have a drivers license. The vehicle had transmission issues and would not stay in park. The driver and the juvenile passenger were issued citations. The vehicle was towed due to its unsafe condition. PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT — Mendota Heights Rd/Hwy 55 08/16/18, 1224 HOURS Officer responded to a two vehicle accident. No injuries reported. One of the vehicles radiator was damaged and advised to not drive and called for a private tow. Each party exchanged information. THEFT — 2XXX Lexington Ave 08/16/18, 2020 HOURS Officer was dispatched to location on a report of fraud. After investigation, it was determined the suspect called the victim by phone claiming to be the government. The suspect was able to get the victim to put $1,000 on a gift card and gave the suspect the gift card’s digital information. The suspect then withdrew the funds out of the gift card. Officer advised on next actions to take. 5 08/10 – 08/16 2018 YTD Calls for Service 244 7,583 Citations 30 1,260 Warnings 36 1,346 Police Reports 27 700 Response Time Average 6.62 6.81 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 Please visit the MN DPS for more information on child passenger safety and for a list of locations to get a car seat safety check. 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! What to do if your car is on fire:  Pull over as quickly as possible and be sure to use your signal.  Once stopped, turn off the engine.  Get everyone out of the car. Never return to a burning car for anything.  Move at least 100 feet from the burning car and away from traffic.  Call 911. Know the danger signs:  Cracked or loose wiring or electrical problems, including a fuse that blows more than once.  Oil or fluid leaks.  Oil cap not on securely.  Rapid changes in fuel or fluid level, or engine temperature. For more information please click on the National Fire Protection Association logo below: