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09 28 18 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department SEPTEMBER 28, 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 the mn crosswalk law: key elements  Drivers must stop for crossing pedestrians at marked crosswalks and at all intersections without crosswalks or stop lights.  Pedestrians must obey traffic signs and signals at all intersections that have them.  Vehicles stopped for pedestrians can proceed once the pedestrian has completely crossed the lane in front of the stopped vehicle.  Pedestrians must not enter a crosswalk if a vehicle is approaching and it is impossible for the driver to stop. There is no defined distance that a pedestrian must abide before entering the crosswalk; use common sense.  When a vehicle is stopped at an intersection to allow pedestrians to cross the roadway, drivers of other vehicles approaching from the rear must not pass the stopped vehicle.  Failure to obey the law is a misdemeanor. A second violation within one year is a gross misdemeanor. MNSS 1999, Chapter 169.21 – Pedestrian Law Mendota Heights has approximately 15 pedestrian crosswalks with a sign to alert drivers. Of those 15, 10 also have stripes on the roadway. There is only one crosswalk that has a sign, the stripped roadway and activate lights. This crosswalk is located at Dodd Road and S. Plaza Drive near the MHFD. Upon completion of the roadwork on Dodd Road, south of Hwy 62 (old Hwy 110) there will be a center median with a pedestrian crosswalk at Dodd Road and Decorah. tips for drivers:  Be aware that MN law requires you to stop for pedestrians in a marked crosswalk or an intersection with no marked crosswalk, where there are no traffic control signals present.  Follow all posted speed limits. Be especially aware where children are present such as near schools, parks and residential areas.  The elderly pedestrian may take more time to cross. tips for pedestrians:  Make sure that motorists can see you. Wear florescent colored clothing during daylight hours and, if walking when it’s dark, make sure you have a flashlight and wear retroreflective material.  Know what traffic control signals mean. Do not enter a crosswalk while the “Don’t Walk” sign is flashing. Be alert to turning vehicles even if the “Walk” signal is on.  Walk against the flow of traffic. 2 MHPD Officers will also be participating! 3 BURGLARY - 7XX HWY 62 09/21/18 0313 HOURS Dispatched to an alarm at the 700 block of Hwy 62. Upon arrival officer was advised there was forced entry. Officers searched building. Investigator contacted. Report written. THEFT FROM AUTO – 23XX LEXINGTON AVE S 09/21/18, 1246 HOURS Officer took a report of motor vehicle tampering and theft from the 2300 block of Lexington Ave. Party had their vehicle entered and items were taken. No suspects known. Officer gave suggestions of how to keep their vehicle and belongings safe. Case status: Inactive. ABANDONED VEHICLE – SYLVANDALE RD/WOODRIDGE DR 09/21/18, 1545 HOURS Officer responded to a parking recheck of an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was still parked in the same location. Owner cited, vehicle towed. PROPERTY DAMAGE - BEEBE AVE 09/17/18, 1713 HOURS Responded to Beebe Ave on report of Damage to Property. Homeowner noticed a flat tire on Monday 9/17 and kept filling it with air until changing the tire on Wednesday 9/19. A screw was found sticking out of the sidewall. Possibly related to similar incidents in the area that were discussed on social media. No suspects or witnesses. STOP ARM VIOLATION – 1XXX DELAWARE AVE 09/21/18, 0820 HOURS Officer was assigned a School Bus Stop Arm Violation complaint that occurred on 9/21/2018 at approximately 0820 hours. The school bus driver reported that a driver intentionally drove through the school bus stop arm while it was deployed and red lights flashing. The complainant also stated there were children actively getting onto the bus at the time of the infraction. The driver was unable to get the correct license plate of the suspect vehicle but described the vehicle as a light blue Dodge Caliber. TRAFFIC – DAR/NO INSURANCE 09/22/18, 1256 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop for expired registration near southbound 35E and Lone Oak Road. Upon investigation it was found that the owner, who was also the driver, did not have any insurance on the vehicle. The owner was cited and the vehicle was towed. PROPERTY DAMAGE – 13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL 9/23/18, 1816 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway on a report of damage to property. Officer arrived and spoke to the victim who stated his car was keyed and believes it occurred while he was parked between 1630-1810 hours. Victim had no suspect information. Officer took a report for insurance purposes. ILLEGAL DUMPING - 7XX WENTWORTH AVE 09/23/2033 HOURS While on routine patrol of a city park in the 700 block of Wentworth Avenue, observed two chairs that had been illegally dumped in the park. No suspect information. Mendota Heights Public Works notified and requested for pickup. 4 CURFEW VIOLATION – 7XX MENDOTA HTS RD 09/24/18, 0030 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle parked at closed school on the 700 block of Mendota Heights Road. Upon investigation, the officer discovered an Uber driver had just dropped off three juveniles. The juveniles stated they came to the school to meet up with another friend and go to their house. Officer contacted each juvenile’s parents who came and picked their children up. Officer cited each juvenile for curfew violation. MISSING PERSON – 5XX HUBER DR 09/24/18, 0229 HOURS Mother called to report daughter missing. Daughter was here visiting from out-of-town and was not responding to calls or texts. Person entered into NCIC. Female party ultimately located thru friends. Case closed. FOUND PROPERTY – 1XXX PARK CIRCLE 09/24/18, 0850 HOURS Party responded to lobby to report and turn in found property near Wentworth Park. A possible owner was ultimately identified, confirmed and later reunited with property. Case closed. TRAILER THEFT – HWY 62/DODD RD 09/24/18, 1045 HOURS Officers took a phone report of a trailer that had been stolen from the intersection of Hwy 62 and Dodd Rd. The reporting party had already recovered the trailer but entrance was gained to the cargo area earlier that morning. Report made. FOUND PROPERTY – DODD RD/WENTWORTH AVE 09/24/18, 1247 HOURS Responded to MHPD concerning found property. A wallet was located near Dodd and Wentworth; identifications were located inside. Owner was located and all property was returned. 4TH DEG DWI – MENDOTA HTS RD/NORTHLAND DR 09/25/18, 0152 HOURS Officer was flagged down while driving and told about an erratic driver near the intersection of Mendota Heights Road and Northland Drive. The vehicle was followed and stopped after negative driving conduct was observed. The driver admitted to drinking and was put through field sobriety testing. The driver was arrested for DWI. FOUND PROPERTY – BRIDGEVIEW CT/MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 09/25/18, 0832 HOURS Responded to MHPD concerning found property. A cell phone was located by a resident near Bridgeview Ct and Mendota Heights Rd. The phone had been dropped off to staff. The phone has a security lock and cannot be accessed. I contacted T-Mobile but they would not provide any further assistance. AUTO THEFT - 23XX LEXINGTON AVE S 09/25/18, 1202 HOURS Officers responded to the 2300 block of Lexington Ave on reports of a theft of a vehicle from a garage. Upon arrival the reporting party stated that his vehicle was stolen from the garage sometime between yesterday and today. The keys and garage door opener were stolen a few days prior. Report was written and vehicle was entered as stolen. 5 DANCO VIOLATION – 1XXX DAKOTA DR 09/25/18, 1253 HOURS Reporting party in the lobby provided information on a violation of a domestic abuse no contact order from the 1000 block of Dakota Drive. Officers published a KOPS alert to surrounding agencies. Report made. 5TH DEG DRUGS – 2XXX DELAWARE AVE 09/25/18, 2346 HOURS Officer performed a traffic stop on a speeding motorist. The driver and passenger admitted to smoking marijuana and showed officers the drugs they were currently smoking. A vehicle search was conducted and a larger amount of individual bags of marijuana were found and seized. The driver admitted to selling marijuana. Forwarded to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office/Drug Task Force. THEFT – 2XXX LEXINGTON AVE S 09/26/1203 HOURS Officer took a theft report that occurred at the 2100 block of Lexington Ave. Party said that flower vases have been taken from his family’s monument. No suspects known. Party also said that there may be more vases missing from other sites. Case status inactive. THEFT FROM AUTO – 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/26/18, 1620 HOURS Officer responded to the 1300 block of Highway 13 on a call of a theft from motor vehicle. Report taken, no suspects at this time. BURGLARY – 2XXX COPPERFIELD DR 09/26/18, 2042 HOURS Officer responded to the 2200 block of Copperfield Drive on a report of some items stolen from an attached garage, including two sets of golf clubs. No suspects at this time. ACCIDENT – 7XX SOUTH PLAZA DR 09/27/18, 1406 HOURS Officer responded to a two vehicle accident. No injuries reported, minor damage to one vehicle. Parties exchanged information. Report only. 6 09/21 – 09/27 2018 YTD Calls for Service 248 9,193 Citations 40 1,455 Warnings 62 1,662 Police Reports 25 831 Response Time Average 5.50 6.61 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! National Railroad Safety Week Sept 23rd—Sept 29th Approximately every three hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train. Know your signals and signs: passive: Signs that alert motorists that they are approaching a highway-rail grade crossing. active: Electronic devices that warn the motorist of the approach, or presence, of rail traffic at grade crossings. CLICK HERE to see types of railway signs. *95% of all rail-related deaths involve drivers going through a crossing or a person on the tracks *Pedestrians who choose to walk or play around railroad tracks are trespassing on private property and could be fined, seriously injured or killed. ALWAYS EXPECT A TRAIN! Interested in scheduling a FREE highway-rail safety presentation? Contact your local Operation Lifesaver Volunteer today!