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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
SEPTEMBER 07, 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
If the person is unconscious, tap or shake
the person and ask loudly “Are you OK?”
If comfortable doing rescue breathing,
give 2 breaths every 30 compressions.
Tilt the head back with one hand on
the forehead and one hand on the
chin.
Give 2 breaths, lasƟng 1 second each,
by pinching the persons nose shut and
breathing into persons mouth unƟl the
chest rises.
Release the nose between breaths.
If the chest does not rise, consider
they may be choking.
CALL 9‐1‐1:
If no response/no signs of life, start
chest compressions.
Place the heel of your hand on the
lower half of the breastbone between
the nipples.
Place your other hand on top of first
hand.
PosiƟon shoulders directly over hands.
Compress the vicƟms chest 2 Ɵmes per
second about 2” deep.
Re‐open the airway and give 2 more
breaths, repeat chest compressions and
rescue breathing uninterrupted unƟl
professional help arrives , or the vicƟm
begins spontaneously breathing.
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TAMPER MV —7XX APACHE LN 08/31/18, 0119 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Apache Lane on a report of mulƟple people going through their car. The
homeowner was able to scare the individuals off before anything was stolen. Officers searched the area but unable
to locate any of the suspects.
THEFT — 9XX MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 08/31/18, 1058 HOURS
Officers responded to the report of a theŌ from locker on the 900 block of Mendota Heights Rd. Officers called the
reporƟng party and took a report involving theŌ of an iPhone X and cash from locker while at pracƟce. ReporƟng
party will aƩempt to get serial numbers on the stolen items. Other reports of theŌ late reported as well.
THEFT FROM MV —13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/01/18, 0421 HOURS
Officers were called to the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway on the report of a vehicle that had a window
smashed out of it by persons unknown. The vehicle owner found that a purse with nothing inside had been taken
from off of her back seat. There is no suspect informaƟon at this Ɵme.
FOUND DOG —19XX CROWN PT 08/31/18, 2052 HOURS
While on rouƟne patrol I was flagged down by a male on the 1900 block of Crown Point Dr. The male stated that he
found a dog. I advised the male that I would take custody of the dog and aƩempt to locate the owner. I was unable
to locate the owner and the dog was placed into Four Paws' custody. Report wriƩen.
DWI ARREST—9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/01/18, 0244 HOURS
Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding. The driver displayed acƟons consistent with someone under the influence of
alcohol. Standard field sobriety tests were performed and the driver was ulƟmately arrested for Gross Misdemeanor
DWI and GM DWI Refusal.
ASSAULT—7XX MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 09/02/18, 1420 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Mendota Heights Rd to invesƟgate an assault in progress. One party re‐
ceived minor injuries as a result of the altercaƟon. Witnesses were unwilling to cooperate with the name of the other
party involved in the altercaƟon. All parƟes dispersed from the locaƟon.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT — 17XX LANSFORD LN 09/02/18, 1801 HOURS
Dispatched to a domesƟc at the 1700 block of Lansford Ln. The reporƟng party stated that her son was becoming
angry and pushed her; son not on scene upon Officer arrival. Gathered informaƟon. Son later returned home and
officer spoke with son. Report wriƩen.
AOA/RECKLESS DRIVING — HWY 13/SYLVANDALE 09/02/18, 1710 HOURS
While direcƟng traffic, assisƟng State Patrol with a road hazard on Hwy 13 near Sylvandale Rd, I observed a silver
pickup truck nearly hit a DOT vehicle, my squad and conƟnue driving toward me. I was able to move out of the vehi‐
cle's way. I noƟfied the State Trooper working the incident. The driver of the truck was stopped and arrested by a
Minnesota State Trooper.
SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT — 13XX NORTHLAND DR 09/02/18, 2244 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to a single vehicle car accident that originated on the 1300 block of Northland Drive.
Officer's arrived to find a car that had rolled backwards across some grass and the street and finally hit a tree. The
vehicle owner had called for a tow truck. Officers took photos of the scene for the case file.
WARRANT ARREST — VICTORIA RD/LEXINGTON AVE 09/03/18, 0302 HOURS
AŌer making an illegal U‐turn and temporarily blacking out, a vehicle pulled into a private field. Officers performed a
traffic stop and the driver was found to have a revoked license, a felony warrant and provided false info. The passen‐
ger and vehicle owner was charged with the possession of narcoƟcs.
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ASSAULT — 23XX LEXINGTON AVE 09/03/18, 2000 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Lexington on a report of a guest who refused to leave the caller's resi‐
dence. Officers arrived and spoke to the both parƟes. AŌer invesƟgaƟon it was discovered the homeowner pushed
the caretaker of her daughter aŌer an argument took place regarding the level of care given to her daughter. The
homeowner was issued a citaƟon for assault.
WEAPONS — 1XXX DELAWARE AVE 09/04/18, 1736 HOURS
Officers responded to the 1300 block of Delaware for a report of a vandalism. The dispatch updated Officers that the
suspects returned and the reporƟng party open fired at the suspects. Officers arrived on scene and determined that
there was no vandalism, and that there were no suspects. The reporƟng party was transported to the hospital on a
hold. Forward to County AƩorney for formal charging.
UNDERAGE POSSESSION — 18XX DELAWARE AVE 09/05/18, 1245 HOURS
Responded to the 1800 block of Delaware Avenue on a report of a juvenile in possession of alcohol. One juvenile was
issued a citaƟon for a Juvenile Alcohol Offense and released to their parent.
FOUND BICYCLE— HUBER/MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 09/05/18, 1250 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the intersecƟon of Huber Dr and Mendota Heights Rd on the report of an abandoned
bike. Bike was recovered, the serial number was ran and a report was wriƩen. Bike was logged into evidence for
safekeeping.
BICYCLE VS CAR — PILOT KNOB/NORTHLAND DR 09/05/18, 1616 HOURS
Officers responded to the intersecƟon of Pilot Knob Rd and Northland Dr on the report of a injury accident involving
a biker and a car. Upon arrival officers assisted the injured biker and was transported by medics. A report was
wriƩen.
DOMESTIC/DETOX — 7XX SOUTH PLAZA DR 09/05/18, 1915 HOURS
Dispatched to a verbal domesƟc at the 700 block of South Plaza Dr. The reporƟng party stated that her mother and
mother's boyfriend were in a verbal domesƟc. Officers arrived and eventually detained the mother; mother
transported to detox. Gathered informaƟon and report wriƩen.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON — 1XXX HWY 62 09/06/18, 0830 HOURS
Officers responded to the 1000 block highway 62 for a person having a mental health crisis. PaƟent was not making
since and was very paranoid that people were out to get him. PaƟent was transported by medics on a mental heath
transport hold for further evaluaƟon.
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08/31 – 09/06 2018 YTD
Calls for Service 210 8930
Citations 14 1341
Warnings 42 1513
Police Reports 19 752
Response Time Average 5.04 6.70
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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.
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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!