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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
NOVEMBER 02, 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
ONLINE DATING SCAMS
Millions of Americans use dating sites, social networking sites, and chat rooms to
meet people. And many forge successful relationships. But scammers also use
these sites to meet potential victims. They create fake profiles to initiate
relationships build trust and eventually convince people to send money in the
name of love. Some even make travel or wedding plans before disappearing with
the money. (Courtesy of FTC.GOV)
How to Recognize a Scam Artist
The relationship may not be what you think,
especially if your sweetheart:
wants to leave the dating site immediately
and use personal email or IM instead;
claims love in a heartbeat;
claims to be from the U.S., but is traveling or
working overseas;
you never get to meet or talk face to face;
plans to visit, but is suddenly prevented from coming by a traumatic event or a
bad business one sour.
What Can You Do?
You may lose your heart, but don’t lose your
shirt, too.
DO NOT wire money or gift cards to cover:
Travel, medical emergencies or hotel bills,
Hospital bills for a child or other relative,
Visas or other official documents,
or Losses from a temporary financial setback.
Don’t send money to tide someone over after a mugging or robbery, and don’t do
anyone a favor by picking up a package, making an online purchase or forwarding
a package to another country. One request leads to another, and delays and
disappointments will follow. In the end, the money will be gone along with the
person you thought you knew.
Report relationship scams to:
The Website it originated from;
The Federal Trade Commission
The FBI’s Internet Crime
Complaint Center
econsumer.gov
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FRAUD - 1XXX TWIN CIRCLE DR 10/26/18, 0919 HOURS
Victim walked into the police department to report fraudulent activity. Victim fell for an online scam to
process money orders. Victim cashed check from an online business, accepted pay and sent the rest to an
out of state address on three money orders.
THEFT - 2XXX HWY 55 10/26/18, 0935 HOURS
Officers conducted an operation involving fraud and theft. Two adults were arrested and the investigation
is ongoing.
DISTURBANCE - 7XX MOHICAN LANE 10/26/18, 1816 HOURS
Dispatched to a past action assault call that occurred on the 700 block of Mohican Ln. I contacted the
reporting party who stated that she was choked. I spoke with staff at the residence and gathered
information.
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 10/26/18, 1910 HOURS
Officers called to the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway for a reported theft from vehicle. The back
window of a car had been broken out and a brief case was stolen. There was no available security footage
and no suspect information was available.
DRUGS - HWY 62/HWY 35E 10/26/18, 1938 HOURS
A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for a traffic violation near the intersection of Highway 62 and
interstate 35E. The occupants were removed for suspected drug activity. One of the occupants had a large
amount of marijuana on his person and was arrested. His parents were called to pick him up from the
Police Department.
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 10/26/18, 1938 HOURS
Dispatched to a theft from motor vehicle at the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. The reporting parties
vehicle window was smashed and items were taken. No suspects.
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 10/26/18, 1955 HOURS
Dispatched to a theft from motor vehicle at the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. The reporting party
stated that his passenger side rear window had been broken and items had been taken from his vehicle.
RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE - 35E/HWY 13 10/27/18, 1454 HOURS
Officers stopped to check on a vehicle parked at the intersection of Highway 13 and Highway 35E. While
checking the vehicle it returned as a stolen. Vehicle was towed by Southeast Towing.
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THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - 1XXX MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD 10/28/18, 1453 HOURS
Responded to the 1300 block of Mendota Heights Rd concerning a theft from vehicle. Owner was out of
town and a co-worker contacted her about the damage to her vehicle window. I spoke with the owner and
determined a designer bag with paper records inside were taken. No suspects or witnesses.
ASSAULT - 7XX MAIN STREET 10/28/18, 1830 HOURS
Dispatched to a fight in progress at location. The reporting party stated that a customer and employee
were physically fighting. Officers arrived and the two suspects were already separated. Gathered
information and a report and a citation was written.
THEFT - DODD RD/IVY FALLS 10/29/18, 0743 HOURS
Officer took a theft report near the intersection of Dodd and Ivy Falls. A construction trailer had been
broken into and several items taken. No suspects known. Data bases being checked for items being sold.
Case status inactive.
FRAUD - 1XXX SUTTON LANE 10/29/18, 0857 HOURS
Officer dispatched to take a fraud report from the 1700 block of Sutton Lane over the phone. Report taken
and information on identity theft provided.
FRAUD - 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 10/29/18, 0943 HOURS
Officer took a report of identity theft that took place near the 1100 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. The
reporting party was notified of fraudulent activity on a credit card. He reported it to the FTC. They
investigated and found him not at fault and refunded the money lost.
FRAUD - 1XX STONEBRIDGE RD 10/29/18, 1342 HOURS
Officer took a report of fraud from the 100 block of Stonebridge Road. Reporting parties credit card was
used at a local retailer. Followed up with the store and no receipt of the transaction was found. Credit card
company is reimbursing reporting party.
DWI - HWY 62/DELAWARE AVE 10/29/18, 2137 HOURS
Officer heard the State Patrol air a driving complaint eastbound on Highway 62 from Highway 5. State
Patrol advised a 911 caller reported a female driver looked as if she was falling asleep behind the wheel.
The caller reported the vehicle looked like a blue Honda car. Officer located a vehicle that matched a
description and observed the driver swerving out of their lane. Officer initiated a traffic stop on Highway 62
and Delaware and spoke with the female driver. Officer could smell the odor of alcoholic beverages coming
from inside the vehicle and the driver admitted to drinking prior to driving. The officer conducted a
roadside field sobriety test and the driver blew a 0.097 BAC. The driver was arrested for Third Degree DWI
and booked and released into Dakota County Jail.
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OFP - SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY/WACHTLER AVE 10/30/18, 2314 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop near the 700 block of Highway 13 for a speeding violation. Officer was
alerted the driver had an Order For Protection that had yet to be served to him. Officer served the driver
their notice and the driver signed the notification without incident.
VEHICLE THEFT - 1XXX COMMERCE DR 10/31/18, 1001 HOURS
Officers responded to the 1400 block of Commerce Dr on reports of a trailer theft. Trailer was stolen over
the weekend and was noticed today. Officers waiting for further information to enter it as stolen.
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - 1XXX LILYDALE RD 10/31/18, 1238 HOURS
Responded to the 1600 block of Lilydale Rd concerning a vandalism. Reporting party had parked his vehicle
in the parking lot and went for a walk. When he returned, the vehicle's passenger side front door window
was shattered. A white mini-van with unknown male or model was observed leaving the area. Unknown if
related. No suspects. Items were later determined to be missing from the vehicle.
CAR VS DEER—WACHTLER AV/EMERSON AV 11/01/18, 1101 HOURS
Officers responded to the intersection of Wachtler Ave and Emerson Ave on reports of a deer struck by a
car. RP was not involved in the accident but wanted to claim the meat. RP was issued deer tag number
447624 and took possession of the deer.
THEFT—700 MAIN ST 11/01/18, 1807 HOURS
Dispatched to a theft at the 700 block of Main St. The reporting party stated that a male took her laptop off
of the table she was sitting at and ran out of the store. The reporting party said that the male got into a
vehicle and drove off. Gathered information and report written.
HAVE A SAFE WEEK!
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10/26 – 11/01 2018 YTD
Calls for Service 230 10505
Police Reports 29 963
Citations 34 1647
Warnings 34 1900
Response Time Average 4.84 6.44
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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 Vacation/House Check Request online form is
available on our website; you can also complete a form
found in our lobby, or simply give us a call!
MHPD offers a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of
the PD where Dakota County residents can safely &
anonymously dispose of their prescription drug
medication. This program is mainly meant to keep
narcotics off the streets and dispose of medications in
environmentally sound ways.
** No needles/sharps. Visit the Green Guide for tips.
** Please visit the Dakota County Recycling Zone for
helpful resources for all safe disposal solutions.
Car Seat Checks—TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Please visit the MN DPS for more information. Questions/Comments?
Email us at:
pdrecords@
mendota-heights.com
Questions? Call our Non-Emergency Line @ 651.452.1366.
Need Public Safety Response? Call 911
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