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04 12 19 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department APRIL 12, 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 Josh Rosenberry 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 Speed limits on MN roads are set based upon typical roadways under ideal condiƟons MN Statute 169.14. All other speed limits are set by the DOT Commissioner based upon an engineering and traffic invesƟgaƟon. The following factors are considered: Road type and condiƟon LocaƟon and type of access points (intersecƟons, entrances, etc.) Sufficient length of roadway (1/4 mile minimum) ExisƟng traffic control devices (signs, signals, etc.) Crash history/traffic volume/sight distances (curve, hill, etc.) Test drive results/speed study What are the most current common speed limits? 10 mph in alleys 30 mph on streets in urban districts 55 mph on other roads 65 mph on expressways 65 mph on urban interstate highways 70 mph on rural interstate highways There are a few different speed signs to recognize: Regulatory Speed Sign Advisory Speed Sign School Zone Speed Work Zone Speed Sign 2 THEFT FROM MAILBOX — 1X HINGHAM CIRCLE 04/05/19, 1614 HOURS Officers were dispatched on report of mail lying across several yards on the 10 block of Hingham Circle. Officers collected the mail and returned it to the owner. No mail is known to be missing at this Ɵme. It appeared that other mailboxes had been gone through as well. 3RD DEG DWI — 9XX DOUGLAS RD 04/05/19, 0149 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violaƟon on the 900 block of Douglas Road. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell a strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. The officer conducted a field sobriety test on the driver who was subsequently arrested. Driver was transported to the Dakota County Jail where he was booked for 3rd Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI. The vehicle was legally parked on the side of the road. THEFT FROM MV — 21XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 04/05/19, 0915 HOURS Officer responded to the report of a theŌ from motor vehicle on the 2100 block of Highway 13. The vicƟm reported a credit card was stolen from his vehicle someƟme during the day. There is no suspect informaƟon at this point. CIVIL ASSIST — 13XX NORTHLAND DR 04/06/19, 2115 HOURS Officers responded to the 1300 block of Northland Dr on reports of a disturbance at a hotel. Upon arrival it was determined that the taxi cab driver was over‐charging riders for their fares. Because no transacƟons had taken place the driver was paid the correct amount and a stern warning was given. DETOX — 7XX HIGHWAY 62 04/07/19, 1321 HOURS Officers responded to an intoxicated person causing a disturbance on the 700 block of Highway 62. Officers determined that the party was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was ulƟmately transported to Ramsey County Detox and placed on a Detox Hold. ILLEGAL DUMPING — 7XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 04/07/19, 0826 HOURS Discovered an abandoned boat on private property. Spoke to the owner of the property and the boat. It has been removed. Case Status: Closed/Civil. 4TH DEG DWI — I35E/MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 04/08/19, 0053 HOURS While patrolling the area of Interstate 35E and Mendota Heights Rd officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and crossing over the lane lines. Field sobriety tests were performed and the driver was arrested for DWI. Driver was transported to the Dakota County Jail. DAR/NO INSURANCE — LEXINGTON AVE/MARIE AVE 04/09/19, 0002 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersecƟon of Lexington Avenue and Marie Avenue. The adult male driver of the vehicle was found to have a revoked driver's license, and the vehicle was uninsured. The vehicle was impounded and the driver cited. 3 CRISIS — 13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 04/09/19, 2128 HOURS Officer was dispatched to a report of a male on the trail who appeared to be going through withdrawals. Officer located the male and aƩempted to gather informaƟon from him. The male was in an altered mental state and he could not answer simple quesƟons such as his name. The male was considered a danger to himself and transported to Regions Hospital for evaluaƟon. STOP ARM VIOLATION — MENDAKOTA CT/MENDAKOTA DR 04/10/19, 0820 HOURS ISD 197 faxed a school bus stop arm violaƟon form to the police department. The incident took place on 04‐09‐2019 at 1538 hours, near the intersecƟon of Mendakota Dr. and Mendakota Ct. Through invesƟgaƟon, the driver will be mailed a citaƟon for the offense. TAMPER W/MV — 13XX 2 ST 04/10/19, 0905 HOURS Officers responded to a phone call request on a damage to property call from the 1300 block of 2nd St in Mendota. Damage was done to the frame of the door as the suspect tried to pry open the door. Access to the vehicle was not gained and nothing was stolen. No suspects are known at this Ɵme. DOMESTIC ASSAULT — 13XX NORTHLAND DR 04/07/19, 1955 HOURS Officers responded to a reported domesƟc assault in progress on the 1300 block of Northland Drive. When Officers arrived they could hear a party crying inside and another party screaming. Officers eventually entered the unit and arrested an adult male for domesƟc assault. The male was transported to the Dakota County Jail. FRAUD — 11XX VICTORIA CURVE 04/10/19, 1613 HOURS Officers responded to the police department on a walk in fraud report. Resident lost their card at a shopping center and it has been fraudulently used since. The total charges have amounted to over $4000. Officers are waiƟng for more informaƟon from the card company to narrow down locaƟons the card was used. DISORDERLY CONDUCT — 18XX DELAWARE AVE 04/10/19, 1240 HOURS Responded to the 1800 block of Delaware Av to invesƟgate a possible theŌ involving two juveniles. Both juveniles became disorderly during the invesƟgaƟon and one of them assaulted an officer. Both juveniles were subsequently released to their parent/guardian. Case to be forwarded to County AƩorney for charging consideraƟon. 4 04/05 ‐ 04/11 2019 YTD Calls for Service 205 3,380 Police Reports 19 315 Citations 37 467 Warnings 38 798 Response Time Average 5.46 6.62 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 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 LçÄÙù Ö»ãÝ are designed to dissolve in water, so when they come in contact with a child’s wet hands or mouth, they start to dissolve and release the concentrated liquid. FACTS In 2017, there were 10,585 calls to poison control centers related to laundry packet incidents involving young children—more than one every hour. More than 400 children are hospitalized each year aŌer geƫng into laundry packets. SAFETY TIPS Keep laundry packets out of children’s reach and sight. Keep packets in their original container and keep it closed. Do the same for dishwasher packets. If a child gets into laundry packets, call the Poison Control Help Line pronto: 1‐800‐222‐1222