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08 23 19 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department AUGUST 23, 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 PROTECT OUR CHILDREN. Know and Obey School Bus Laws! You MUST stop at LEAST 20 feet from the bus when coming from either direction and you see the flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. An extended stop arm means the bus is stopped to either load or unload children. All motorists must stop at least 20 feet from the bus and remain stopped until the stop arm is retracted and the red flashing lights are shut off. CAUTION… The majority of children injured or killed in student transportation are not injured or killed on the bus, but OUTSIDE the bus. Most are struck by motorists who fail to stop for the flashing red lights and extended stop arm. This area around the stopped school bus is often referred to as the DEATH ZONE. Flashing Amber Lights Flashing amber lights on the top front and back of the school bus are a warning that the bus is preparing to stop. Motorists must be prepared to stop also. 2 ASSAULT — 13XX Northland Drive 08/16/19, 1324 HOURS Officers responded to the 1300 block of Northland Drive for an assault in progress. Victim was transported to Regions Hospital. Suspect was located in the building and arrested for assault. Suspect transported to Dakota County Jail. 4th DEG DWI — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 08/17/19, 0404 HOURS Officer stopped out with a vehicle that was parked in a parking lot of a closed business in the 900 block of Highway 13. Officer observed the vehicle's brake lights were on and there was an occupant passed out in the driver's seat. Officer spoke with the driver and could smell the strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from their breath. Officer conducted a field sobriety test and the occupant was arrested for DWI. The occupant was booked and released at the Dakota County Jail for Misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI. TRAFFIC STOP — 15XX Hwy 55 08/17/19, 0937 HOURS Officer observed vehicle traveling at high rate of speed on Highway 13 at Windy Ridge. Vehicle was stopped on the Mendota Bridge. Officer suspected impairment. State Patrol investigated and arrested the driver for DUI. Case status cleared with report 2nd DEG DWI — 15XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 08/17/19, 2249 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle driving on the shoulder and speeding in the 1500 block of Old Sibley Memorial Highway. Officer caught up with the vehicle and attempted to pull over the vehicle, however the driver refused to immediately pull over. Once the driver did stop, the officer conducted a high -risk traffic stop and detained the driver without incident. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath. Driver submitted a PBT sample of 0.17. Driver was arrested and booked into the Dakota County Jail for Gross Misdemeanor 2nd Degree DWI and vehicle was forfeited to Mark's Towing. ASSIST OTHER AGENCY — Hwy 62 Eastbound 08/18/19, 0800 HOURS Police Officer was on a traffic stop on Highway 62 at Crown Point Drive when a vehicle stopped behind the stopped police car. Officer investigated and determined a domestic assault occurred outside of Mendota Heights. Suspect was taken into custody, medics were called for the victim, and West Saint Paul Police came to scene to investigate the domestic assault. Case status clear. ASSAULT — 20XX Dodd Road 08/18/19, 1422 HOURS Officer responded to the 2000 block of Dodd Road for a 911 call. Upon arrival officer learned an assault had occurred. Suspect was identified and mailed citation. Case status clear with report. 3 THEFT — 13XX Northland Drive 08/18/19, 1536 HOURS Officer responded to the 1300 block of Northland Drive for a theft report. Hotel guest reported license plate and windshield wipers stolen. Case status closed with report. DOMESTIC — 10XX Ester Lane 08/19/19, 0204 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a 911 hang up call in the 1000 block of Esther Lane. While in route, dispatched advised a child was calling in that her mother and boyfriend were arguing. Officers arrived and after investigation arrested one party for terroristic threats and disorderly conduct. DRUGS — 20XX Pilot Knob Road 08/19/19, 2041 HOURS Officer responded to a report of drug activity near the 2000 block of Pilot Knob Road. The report was that there was a vehicle with juveniles smoking marijuana. Officers found the vehicle, stopped it and searched it, finding a small amount of marijuana and THC vape pens. Marijuana was discarded on the side of the road and one juvenile is being formally charged for vape pens. FOUND PROPERTY — 10XX Wagon Wheel Trail 08/20/19, 1019 HOURS Officer was notified by Mendota Heights Public Works that they had found abandoned property in the area of 1000 Wagon Wheel Trail. JUVENILE COMPLAINT — Dodd Road 08/21/19, 0129 HOURS Officers dispatched to a juvenile complaint at the intersection of Dodd Rd and Wagon Wheel Trail. The reporting party stated that there was a large group of juveniles throwing big items in the middle of the road. Officers located items in the middle of the road and transported them back to PD. Officers checked the area for juveniles but were unable to locate them. Items placed in storage until owners can be located. 4th DEG DWI — Hwy 35E Southbound 08/22/19, 0124 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on southbound I-35E at I-494 for a speed violation and while speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath. Officer conducted a roadside field sobriety test and subsequently arrested the driver for DWI. Marks Towing was called to impound the vehicle and the driver was booked and released from the Dakota County Jail for Misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI. TRAFFIC STOP — Pilot Knob Road 08/22/19, 0152 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle near the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Interstate 494. The vehicle as found to be uninsured and was impounded. The driver was mailed a citation. 4 08/16—8/22 2019 YTD Calls for Service 192 7824 Police Reports 20 753 Citations 28 1148 Warnings 40 1666 Response Time Average 7.28 6.51 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 Minnesota Law says it’s legal to honk a horn when it’s “reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation” on the road. For example, that would include warning other vehicles, pedestrians or animals as needed to avoid an accident. If it’s not a safety situation, it’s illegal to honk the horn on the road. Excessive or illegal use of the horn could result in receiving a citation. For more info please see MN Statute 169.68.