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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
DECEMBER 14, 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
WHAT
DID!
Thank you so much to all of our awesome community members
who helped us fill 3 SUV’s full of gifts for local kids and teens.
A Place of Hope MN is so grateful for the donations and can’t
wait to hand all of the goodies out! Way to go!
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DWI — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 12/07/18, 0305 HOURS
Officers responded to the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway on reports of a intoxicated individual.
Officers determined that the individual had driven and crashed their car before arriving at the address.
Officers arrested the driver and transported them to jail.
THEFT — 9XX Douglas Road 12/07/18, 1406 HOURS
Home owner in the 900 block of Douglas Rd had a package stolen from her front porch. The theŌ took
place on 11‐28‐2018 aŌer 1730 hours. There are no suspects. Case status: InacƟve
CIVIL ASSIST — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 12/07/18, 1833 HOURS
Officer dispatched a civil assist at the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. The reporƟng party wanted
informaƟon on what opƟons she had to get vehicle back from subject. KOPS Alert entered for vehicle.
Vehicle later located by Minneapolis PD. The reporƟng party was contacted and noƟfied.
THEFT — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 12/08/18, 2039 HOURS
Dispatched to a theŌ from motor vehicle at the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. The vicƟm's passenger
side window was broken and a bag was taken from the vehicle. Gathered informaƟon and took photos.
Report wriƩen.
THEFT — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 12/08/18, 2039 HOURS
Dispatched to a theŌ from motor vehicle at the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. The vicƟm's passenger
side window was broken and a bag was taken from the vehicle. Gathered informaƟon and took photos.
Report wriƩen.
FOUND PROPERTY — 2XXX Lemay Lake Road 12/09/18, 0207 HOURS
While on rouƟne patrol, Officer saw a license plate located on a fire hydrant at the 2300 block of Lemay
Lake Rd. License plate placed into evidence to be destroyed.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 12/09/18, 0643 HOURS
Employee from a business in the 900 block of Hwy 13 called to report someone aƩempƟng to pass
counterfeit currency. The aƩempt took place the prior night between 2200‐2300 hours. The suspect is
known to the employee. The exchange was denied, employee called to report the incident. Case Status:
Pending invesƟgaƟon.
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WARRANT ARREST — Mendota Heights Road 12/10/18, 1021 HOURS
Officer ran a license plate which indicated that the registered owner of the vehicle had a felony warrant for
arrest. AŌer iniƟaƟng a traffic stop and idenƟfying the driver, they were arrested and transported to
Ramsey County Jail. Cleared by arrest.
THEFT — 1XXX Hwy 62 12/10/18, 1100 HOURS
Responded to the 1000 block of HWY 62 for a report of a theŌ. Three males stole $88 in merchandise and
fled on foot. Evidence obtained and invesƟgaƟon ongoing.
THEFT — 1XXX Walsh Lane 12/12/18, 1138 HOURS
VicƟm reports having a computer stolen from his vehicle overnight. The vehicle was parked in the 1800
block of Walsh Lane. There are no suspects. Serial number forwarded to DCC to be entered as stole. Case
Status: InacƟve
DISORDERLY CONDUCT — 9XX Mendota Heights Road 12/12/18, 1539 HOURS
Dispatched to the 900 block of Mendota Heights Rd concerning a suspicious male in a vehicle parked with
their doors open. Male was observed defecaƟng in the parking lot. Driver followed to residence. Contact
made and male cited for disorderly conduct.
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12/07 – 12/13 2018 YTD
Calls for Service 131 11,772
Police Reports 15 1,093
Citations 18 1,816
Warnings 34 2,162
Response Time Average 5.26 8.60
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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
Don’t forget to warn
them about having
their cars off the street!
6‐2‐4 =
SNOWFALL
Cars must be off the
street unƟl the street is
plowed curb to curb.
6‐2‐2‐A =
24 HOUR PARKING
Vehicles must move w/
in 24 hour period.
6‐2‐2‐H =
NIGHTIME PARKING
From November 1 thru
March 31 vehicles must
be off the street
between 2 am & 6 am