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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
JANUARY 25 2019
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
Leif Vandersteen
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
Mike VerWay
STAY BENT
The moment you sense you’ve lost your balance, get ready to
fall with bent elbows and knees. When people panic they
become rigid, and are more likely to fall on an outstretched
hand which could result in a broken wrist or elbow.
PROTECT YOUR HEAD
If you’re falling forward, be sure to turn your face to the side.
If you are falling backward tuck your chin to your chest, so
your head doesn’t hit the ground.
LAND ON THE MEAT
If you find yourself falling, try to land on the meaty parts of
your body; the muscles in your back, butt or thighs. Keep
your knees and elbows bent and look to land on muscle to
avoid cracking your elbows, knees, tailbone or hips.
KEEP FALLING
When you fall your instinct is to stop your body quickly.
However, your safest effort is to keep rolling because the
more you give in
to the fall, the
safer you will be.
Spread the impact
across a larger
part of your body
to avoid
concentrating the
impact on one
area.
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DOMESTIC ASSAULT – 13XX NORTHFIELD DR 01/19/19, 0059 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Northland Drive on a report of a disturbance inside a hotel
room. Witnesses reported hearing yelling and things being thrown around inside the room. Officers arrived
and spoke with a male involved who stated the argument with his girlfriend was about a cell phone.
Officers spoke with the girlfriend who later stated there was physical altercaƟon that took place inside the
hotel room and that she was grabbed and thrown onto the bed. Officers arrested the male and transported
him to the Dakota County Jail for Misdemeanor DomesƟc Assault.
TS/DAS – HWY 62/35E 01/19/19, 0032 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 62 near Interstate 35E for a registered owner with a suspended
license. The registered owner was the driver of the vehicle and stated that there was no insurance on the
vehicle. The owner was issued a citaƟon and the vehicle was towed.
DISORDERLY/DETOX – HWY 62/35E 01/19/19, 0101 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway for a report of an intoxicated male
who was being vulgar and stumbling outside. The male was highly intoxicated and was ulƟmately
transported to Ramsey County Detox. A citaƟon for disorderly conduct was issued and mailed to the males
address.
TAMPER W/MV – 13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 01/19/19, 1924 HOURS
Officer dispatched to the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway for a property damage report. The
reporƟng party’s vehicle's passenger window was broken. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
THEFT – 23XX LEXINGTON AVE S 01/18/19, 0912 HOURS
Responded to the 2300 block of Lexington Ave on report of theŌ. Lumber and tools were stolen from a
construcƟon trailer during the overnight hours on 1/18/19 valued at $2900. No suspects/witnesses.
DWI – HWY 62/DODD RD 01/21/19, 0303 HOURS
Officer observed a vehicle swerving over the fog line a couple of Ɵmes near the intersecƟon of Highway 62
and Dodd Road and iniƟated a traffic stop. Officer could immediately smell the odor of consumed alcoholic
beverage coming form the driver's breath. The driver stated she had one beer aŌer work. Officer
conducted a field sobriety test and the driver submiƩed to a PBT and registered a BAC of 0.148. Officer
arrested the driver and transported her to the Dakota County Jail for Misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI.
THEFT – 13XX RIVERSIDE LN 01/12/19, 2357 HOURS
VicƟm had items taken from the underground garage in the 1300 block of Hwy 13. Video was obtained.
InvesƟgaƟon on‐going.
DAC–IPS – HWY 62/35E 01/21/19, 1159 HOURS
Near the intersecƟon of Sylvandale Road and Woodridge Drive an officer iniƟated a traffic stop with a
vehicle due to the registered owner’s drivers license being Canceled Inimical to Public Safety. The driver
was the registered owner. The license plates were removed from the vehicle and the incident was
forwarded to the City AƩorney for formal charging.
THEFT BY SWINDLE – X LILYWOOD LN 01/07/19, 1000 HOURS
VicƟm received call that his computer had been hacked and that in order for it to be repaired, the vicƟm
needed to pay in giŌ cards. The vicƟm complied and it was found that his computer had not been hacked
and that it was a scam. InvesƟgaƟon on‐going.
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SUSPICIOUS — 21XX FOX PLACE 01/22/19, 1527 HOURS
Officer responded to the report of suspicious clothing behind a home on the 2100 block of Fox Place. The
officer disposed of the clothing and completed a report.
HIT & RUN—9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 01/22/19, 1706 HOURS
Officer responded to a hit and run at the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. A witness saw a vehicle
back into a parked vehicle and speed away. Vehicle informaƟon was reported. Minor damage was done to
the parked vehicle. Follow up will be done to retrieve surveillance footage. Case acƟve pending suspect
informaƟon.
AOA/CHILD PROTECTION—WEST ST PAUL 01/22/19, 0241 HOURS
Mendota Heights Police Department assisted West Saint Paul Police Department for a mental health crisis
call on the 400 block of Mendota Road. Parent was transported to hospital on a mental health hold.
Assisted with three children within who were ulƟmately transported to WSPPD to wait for child protecƟve
service. Assist only, incident closed.
DANCO—9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 01/23/19, 0040 HOURS
Dispatched to an assault in progress on the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. DescripƟon of suspect
and vicƟm vehicle aired. VicƟm vehicle located NB on 35E from Highway 13. Vehicle occupants idenƟfied.
Passenger provided false name and later found to have a DomesƟc Abuse No Contact Order against other
passenger. Other occupants released at the scene. Male arrested and transported back to the Mendota
Heights Police Department where he provided a statement. Determined that no assault occurred. Male was
taken to the Dakota County Jail and charged with Felony DomesƟc Abuse/No Contact ViolaƟon.
NO DL/NO INS/NO REG—1200 MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 01/24/19, 0046 HOURS
Officer observed a vehicle driving with no license plates and was unable to view a 21‐temporary permit in
the rear window. Officer iniƟated a traffic stop on the vehicle on the 1200 block of Mendota Heights Road.
During the stop, the officer determined the driver was driving with no driver's license, no vehicle insurance,
and an unregistered vehicle. Officer impounded the vehicle and issued a citaƟon to the driver for driving
aŌer suspension and no proof of insurance.
WARRANT ARREST/FALSE INFO/5TH DEG DRUGS—9XX HWY 13 01/24/19, 0345 HOURS
Officer iniƟated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a speed violaƟon on the 900 block of Highway 13. Officer was
given a false name by the driver when asked for her idenƟficaƟon, and was subsequently arrested for a
Misdemeanor warrant and Gross Misdemeanor False InformaƟon To a Peace Officer. Three passengers
who were also in the vehicle were each idenƟfied and arrested for their respecƟve outstanding warrants.
Officer transported three of the occupants to the Dakota County Jail and the fourth to the Hennepin
County Jail for their respecƟve warrants and charges.
THEFT—16XX VICTORIA RD S 01/24/19, 0913 HOURS
Dispatched to the 1600 block of Victoria Rd on report of theŌ. Resident placed outgoing mail containing
personal checks in the mailbox. Resident noƟfied by Wells Fargo Fraud DetecƟon that one of the checks
had been presented in a fraudulent manner. Follow up with Wells Fargo conƟnues.
HAVE A SAFE WEEK!
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Please take a moment
to recognize someone
who embodies the
spirit of generosity
and volunteerism
within our
Community &
Neighborhood.
NominaƟons are being
accepted through March 15
for the 3rd annual Garold
"Jerry" Murphy Community
Service Award. This award
is presented in April, during
NaƟonal Volunteer Week, to
an individual who
exemplifies outstanding
volunteer service to our
community, schools and our
neighboring ciƟes.
Candidate eligibility
informaƟon and a
nominaƟon form can be
found on the city website,
aƩached to this newsleƩer
or picked up at City Hall,
from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm,
Monday through Friday.
Can you think of
someone deserving of
such a nomination?
Complete an
application today!
1/18 – 1/24 2019 YTD
Calls for Service 144 732
Police Reports 19 71
Citations 23 85
Warnings 37 201
Response Time Average 8.40 6.92
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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