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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
MAY 24, 2019
CHIEF
Kelly McCarthy
CAPTAIN
Wayne Wegener
SERGEANTS
Eric Petersen
Tanner Spicer
Peyton Fleming
POLICE OFFICERS
John Larrive
Todd Rosse
Chad Willson
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
We want to take a moment to thank all of our heroes in our lives,
men and women, who have stepped up, made a commitment and
kept that commitment. Veterans, military members and public
servants made a commitment to protect and serve this nation
and its citizens and many have lost their lives living that
commitment. Words can’t express the feelings that accompany
such losses, for those left behind and for those who are alive and
free due to their sacrifice.
Please take a moment to consider these heroes, as well as your
own personal heroes—parents, family members, friends,
coaches, teachers, and religious leaders. Who has stepped up in
your life and made a difference to you and to others by honoring
their commitments? Take a moment to thank them for making
heroic efforts every day.
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THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 05/10/19, 0140 HOURS
Officer dispatched to a theŌ from motor vehicle on the 1000 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. Officer
contacted the reporƟng party via phone. The reporƟng party stated that his window had been smashed
and items were missing from his parked vehicle.
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 1XXX NORTHLAND DR 05/10/19, 0246 HOURS
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Northland Drive for a suspicious person tampering with motor
vehicles. Officers were unable to locate the suspect. Suspect later returned and aƩempted to enter a
vehicle. Suspect leŌ before officers arrived.
DWI — 1XXX RIDEGEWOOD DR 05/11/19, 0112 HOURS
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Ridgewood Drive on a call of a vehicle off the road and someone
trying to push it out. Upon invesƟgaƟon, the driver was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, and
had a misdemeanor warrant. The adult female driver was placed under arrest and transferred to jail.
VEHICLE THEFT — 2XXX HERITAGE DR 05/11/19, 1452 HOURS
A woman near the 2000 block of Heritage Drive called to report her van as stolen. There was no record of
it having been towed. Officers collected the informaƟon and listed the van as stolen in NCIC. A couple of
days later, the owner of the stolen vehicle called to report that she had located her vehicle at a tow yard in
Minneapolis; officer confirmed the vehicle was at the tow company. Vehicle was removed from NCIC.
Vehicle had been towed from the lot at the request of property management. Case status: Unfounded
2ND DEGREE ASSAULT — 1XXX NORTHLAND DR 05/11/19, 2012 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Northland Drive for a report of an intoxicated female who
was throwing things. Officers spoke with the reporƟng party and it was determined the female had
commiƩed domesƟc assault and 2nd degree assault. The female was arrested and transported to jail.
ORDINANCE VIOLATION/TOW — 1XXX KENDON LN 05/12/19, 0400 HOURS
Officers dispatched to an abandoned vehicle in the 1000 block of Kendon Court. The vehicle had severe
front end damage and the airbags had deployed. Contact was made with the registered owner, and she
was informed the vehicle had been towed due to the damage and the manner in which it was parked.
FOUND PROPERTY — 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 05/12/19, 0917 HOURS
Officers were made aware of large amount of guns found by a hiker near the 1000 block of Sibley Memorial
Highway. Officers located, collected, and safely stored the weapons. One was found to be stolen out of
Inver Grove Heights. Case forwarded to Inver Grove Heights PD.
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BURGLARY — 1XXX NORTHLAND DR 05/13/19, 1158 HOURS
Sub contractor working in the 1000 block of Northland Dr had several work tools stolen over the weekend.
No sign of forced entry. No suspects. WaiƟng on possible serial numbers.
FRAUD — 1XXX MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 05/13/19, 1219 HOURS
Officer responded to the 1000 block of Mendota Heights Rd. on the report of a fraudulent check issued
from the vicƟm’s checking account. There was no financial loss and the incident is under invesƟgaƟon.
THEFT — 2XXX LEXINGTON AVE 05/13/19, 1253 HOURS
TheŌ of a vase from a grave site in the 2000 block of Lexington Ave. The Ɵme frame is not known, there are
no known suspects.
TRAFFIC STOP — MARIE AVE/DODD RD 05/13/19, 1921 HOURS
Officer stopped vehicle at Marie and Dodd for speed. Driver had an unserved order for protecƟon against
him. Driver was served the order for protecƟon and cited for speed.
DISTURBING PEACE — 1XXX DELAWARE AVE 05/14/19, 0838 HOURS
Responded to the 1000 block of Delaware Avenue to assist with removing one juvenile that was being
disorderly. The juvenile refused to leave and was forcibly removed and subsequently reunited with their
parent. No charges filed.
PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT — WENTWORTH/DODD 05/14/19, 1633 HOURS
Two vehicle property damage accident in the intersecƟon of Dodd Rd and Wentworth Ave. Driver of the
passenger vehicle was S/B Dodd Rd. Driver admiƩed to not stopping for the stop sign, entered the
intersecƟon and struck the trailer being pulled by the truck. Truck and trailer were traveling E/B on
Wentworth. Driver of the passenger car was issued a citaƟon for the driving offense; state crash report
completed.
FRAUD — 1XXX IVY HILL DR 05/14/19, 1856 HOURS
Resident on the 1000 block of Ivy Hill Dr reported fraud on her cell phone account. Resident was provided
Ɵps on how to secure her account. No suspects.
THEFT FROM VEHICLE — 2XXX DODD RD 05/15/19, 0823 HOURS
Officers were called in reference to a woman who had her purse stolen from her vehicle. She was able to
cancel her credit cards before they were used. No evidence and no suspect informaƟon at this Ɵme.
DOG BITE/POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG — 1XXX FARMDALE RD 05/15/19, 1938 HOURS
Officer dispatched to the 1000 block of Farmdale Road on a report of a dog biƟng an adult female. AŌer
invesƟgaƟon, the dog was declared potenƟally dangerous. Owner noƟfied via mail.
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PROPERTY DAMAGE/CIVIL — 6XX CHEYENNE LN 05/15/19, 2209 HOURS
Officer responded to the 600 block of Cheyenne Lane on a report of a disturbance. An adult male had
thrown a watering can at a passing vehicle he believed to be speeding, damaging a side mirror. ParƟes
agreed to come to a civil arrangement for repair/replacement.
CRIMINAL PROPERTY DAMAGE — 2XXX PILOT KNOB RD 05/16/19, 1957 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to return a call in regards to a past acƟon property damage. The reporƟng party
stated one of the Ɵres on their car were slashed. Case inacƟve.
MISSING PERSON — 1XXX EAGLE RIDE DR 05/16/19, 2258 HOURS
Party called in to report an adult male with Alzheimer's that had taken a vehicle. ReporƟng party currently
unaware of the male's whereabouts. Male entered as missing. Party later reported the missing person had
returned home safely.
DRUGS — 1XXX NORTHLAND DR 05/16/19, 1926 HOURS
Officers dispatched to the 1000 block of Northland Drive for a report of a drug complaint. The suspect was
not on scene when officers arrived. Staff called officers when the suspect returned. The suspect was
arrested for a warrant and transported to Dakota County Jail.
BURGLARY — 2XXX DODD RD 05/17/19, 0816 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to a burglary alarm on the 2000 block of Dodd Road. The officers located fresh pry
marks on the door but did not locate anyone. They later followed up with the owner and it was determined
to be a burglary aƩempt. The incident is under invesƟgaƟon.
WARRANT ARREST — 8XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 05/17/19, 2333 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violaƟon near the 800 block of Highway 13. The driver of
the vehicle had a warrant for arrest. Driver taken into custody and transported to Dakota County Jail.
Cleared by adult arrest.
THEFT FROM AUTO — 1XXX NORTHLAND DR 05/18/19, 1303 HOURS
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Northland Drive on a report of a theŌ from motor vehicle that
occurred overnight. SomeƟme during the previous night someone entered the vicƟm’s vehicle and stole an
electronic device.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT—2XXX WATERS DR 05/22/19, 1520 HOURS
Officers responded to the 2000 block of Waters Dr for a driving complaint that turned into a fight.
ReporƟng party described the suspect vehicle, provided a license plate number, and descripƟon of the two
fighƟng. Officers arrived and separated the two males and invesƟgated. The two were eventually cited and
arrested for misdemeanor charges, both transported to jail.
Have a Safe Week!
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05/17 ‐ 05/24 2019 YTD
Calls for Service 245 4722
Police Reports 26 453
Citations 48 652
Warnings 45 1067
Response Time Average 6.9 6.76
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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:
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mendota-heights.com
Questions? Call our Non-Emergency Line @ 651.452.1366.
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