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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
NOVEMBER 09, 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
Donations are now being accepted!
We accept gifts for all ages with an emphasis on gifts for
teenage boys and girls.
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DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - 1XXX LILAC LN 11/02/18, 0809 HOURS
Officer was informed by a city employee of damage to city property in the 1700 block of Lilac Lane. No
suspects or witnesses.
DWI - HWY 62/LEXINGTON AVE 11/02/18, 1022 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to a physical domestic assault in a vehicle near Highway 62 and Lexington Avenue.
The vehicle was eventually located in the 900 block of Highway 13. After investigating, it was determined
that an assault had not taken place, but that the driver was under the influence of drugs. The driver was
arrested and later transported to jail to be booked and released pending test results.
CARELESS DRIVING - 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 11/03/18, 0055 HOURS
Officer observed a vehicle driving on the shoulder of the 1000 block of Highway 13. Officer conducted a
traffic stop and could smell the odor of alcoholic beverages coming from inside the vehicle. Officer
conducted a roadside field sobriety test and transported the driver to the police department for additional
testing. The driver consented to taking the Breathalyzer and blew a 0.07. The driver was issued a citation
for Careless Driving and released.
MINOR CONSUMPTION - 8XX MENDAKOTA COURT 11/03/18, 0421 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Mendakota Park on a report of someone banging on the
callers front door. Officer arrived on scene and spoke with the individual banging on the door. The person
was under the age of 21 and intoxicated. The person stated they were at a party and that they were trying
to get into their friend's house where they were spending the night. Officer then spoke with caller who
stated they do not know this person and no one by their friend's name lives at this residence. Officer
administered a PBT to the underage drinker which registered a 0.13 BAC. Officer issued a Citation for Minor
Liquor Consumption and transported them to their residence where they were released to their parent.
5TH DEGREE DRUGS - 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 11/03/18, 2214 HOURS
Officer stopped out with a vehicle that was parked after hours in a park on the 1300 block of Sibley
Memorial Hwy. While speaking with the driver, the Officer observed drug paraphernalia in plain sight. A
search of the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia and controlled substances. The driver was arrested and
transported to Dakota County Jail for a warrant out of Washington County. Case forwarded to Dakota
County Drug Task force for formal charging for 5th degree controlled substance.
MEDICAL - 6XX CALLAHAN PL 11/04/18, 0328 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to a medical on the 600 block of Callahan Pl. The patient stated that officers
would need to force entry into the home. Entry was made with slight damage. HealthEast responded.
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DAR - 8XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 11/04/18, 1122 HOURS
Officer initiated a traffic stop for equipment violation and the registered owner of the vehicle had a
revoked license. Citation was issued to the driver and told to park and wait for a valid driver. Driver was
seen shortly after driving away from location, subsequently arrested for DAR.
BURGLARY - 7XX MAIN ST 11/04/18, 1735 HOURS
Officer responded to take a burglary report from the 700 block of Main Street. An earlier alarm was set off
and turned off via a phone call from an employee. Later found out that the main door was forced open and
cash was taken. No suspects at this time.
FOUND PROPERTY - 7XX MAIN ST 11/06/18, 0842 HOURS
While on routine patrol, Officer observed a debit card laying on the ground in the roadway. Owner was
notified via phone and stated he lost the card last Friday and has since received a new one.
IDENTITY THEFT - 1XXX VALLEY CURVE 11/06/18, 1056 HOURS
Dispatched to contact a resident on the 1800 block of Valley Curve concerning an identity theft report.
Suspect (s) had obtained victims personal information to obtain a jewelry store credit card. Breech location
unknown. No suspects at this time.
FALSE INFO TO POLICE - 35E/SHEPARD RD 11/06/18, 1940 HOURS
Officer performed a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of 35E and Shepard Rd. The driver claimed
to not have a drivers license and suspected narcotics were smelled inside the vehicle. The passenger
provided officer with the name of his brother and was detained and later released pending charges from
the city attorney. A vehicle search found no narcotics.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON - 8XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 11/07/18, 1056 HOURS
Officer found a broken window in a vacant building in the 800 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. The
building was searched, cleared and secured. The owner of the building was contacted. A third party was
contacted to board up the window. No suspects at this time.
THEFT - 6XX BROOKSIDE LN 11/07/18, 1612 HOURS
Officer took a theft report from the 600 block of Brookside Lane. Delivered packages were taken from the
front doorstep. No suspects at this time.
CAR VS DEER - SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 11/08/18, 0650 HOURS
Officer responded to a car vs deer accident. No injuries to the driver but the deer did suffer life threatening
injuries.
IDENTITY THEFT - 1XXX VICTORIA RD 11/08/18, 1423 HOURS
Officer took an identity theft report. Reporting party had several credit cards opened in his identity.
Victims name, phone, email, and social had all been compromised. Case under investigation.
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TOBACCO COMPLIANCE - 2XXX DODD RD 11/08/18, 1325 HOURS
While conducting compliance checks in the area, a store clerk sold tobacco to a juvenile. A citation was
mailed to the store clerk for tobacco sale to minor and report forwarded to civil attorney for business
penalties.
PD ACCIDENT - HWY 62/35E 11/08/18, 1740 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at location. The accident was caused by an unrelated
vehicle and there were no injuries.
PD ACCIDENT - HWY 62/DELAWARE 11/08/18, 1835 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at location. One of the drivers failed to reduce speed for
current conditions so was issued a citation for Duty to Drive with Due Care and No Proof of Insurance.
PD ACCIDENT - DODD RD/SPRING CREEK CIR 11/08/18, 1936 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to a vehicle that struck a mailbox near the intersection. Driver stated a vehicle spun
out in front of her so to avoid the crash, applied her brakes and slid off the road hitting the mailbox. The
homeowner was informed.
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY/LEXINGTON AVE 11/08/18, 2053 HOURS
Officers responded to a vehicle accident near the intersection. A MHPD squad hit a vehicle on scene and
then was later hit by another vehicle. MN State Patrol responded to assist.
HAVE A SAFE WEEK!
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11/02 – 11/08 2018 YTD
Calls for Service 184 10,736
Police Reports 26 990
Citations 32 1,678
Warnings 49 1,951
Response Time Average 4.77 6.40
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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
The Winter weather has
fast approached us and
MHPD has responded to
several crashes. Please
remember the following
driving conduct while
driving in the snowy/icy
conditions:
Stay off the roads if you
are able.
Reduce your speed.
Accelerate and decelerate
slowly.
Go easy on your brakes.
Don’t stop going up a hill.
Don’t stop for other
crashes or stalled vehicles.
WEAR YOUR SEATBELT!