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09 06 19 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department SEPTEMBER 06, 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 Alex Randall 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 This advice applies to accidents when you are not seriously injured. If you are seriously injured, call 911 immediately, or if you cannot, try to get the attention of someone else, and wait for the first responders to arrive. Failure to stop at the scene of a collision in which you are involved can result in your arrest warrant. You could be convicted of hit and run. You must report the collision. 2 STREET RACING — HWY 494 WEST BOUND 08/31/19, 0217 HOURS Officer was alerted to possible street racing by a neighboring police department on westbound 494 from Concord Street. Officer was at 494 and Dodd Road and observed two vehicles actively racing. Officer initiated a traffic stop on both vehicles and both drivers were arrested. It was later discovered one of the drivers was a juvenile and was released to their parent. Both drivers were issued citations for Misdemeanor Street Racing and both vehicles were impounded. The adult driver was booked and released from the Dakota County Jail. 3rd DEG DWI — PILOT KNOB ROAD 08/31/19, 2318 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle who made an illegal left turn onto Pilot Knob Road from Northland Drive. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath. Officer conducted a field sobriety test and arrested the driver for DWI. Driver was booked and released from the Dakota County jail and the vehicle was impounded. 4th DEG DWI — DODD ROAD 09/01/19, 0050 HOURS Officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a speeding violation on Dodd Road near Delaware Avenue. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath. The driver performed a field sobriety test and was placed under arrest for DWI. The driver was booked and released from the Dakota County jail for Misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI. The vehicle was legally parked on the road. FLEEING — 5XX MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD 09/01/19, 0124 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle parked in a park after hours on the 500 block of Mendota Heights Road. When the officer initiated a stop, the vehicle took off. Officer followed vehicle before discontinuing. A nearby agency reinitiated the pursuit. The vehicle eventually stopped and the driver fled on foot. Driver was taken into custody by assisting agency and turned over to MHPD. Driver booked into Dakota County Jail. THEFT — 7XX HWY 110 09/01/19, 1558 HOURS Officer arrived at a business near the 700 block of Highway 62 and was told by an employee that a theft had just occurred. Officer gathered video of the incident and suspect. Officer downloaded images into the case file. Forwarded to investigations. 4th DEGREE DWI — MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD 09/02/19, 0110 HOURS Officer located a vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection of Highway 55 and Mendota Heights Road. While speaking with the driver, officer could smell the odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Officer also observed an open alcohol container in the center console. Driver performed a field sobriety test and was ultimately arrested for DWI. The vehicle was impounded and driver was booked and released from jail for Misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI. 3 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES — 7XX HAVENVIEW COURT 09/03/19, 0125 HOURS While on routine patrol of the 700 block of Havenview Ct officers found a vehicle whose plates didn't match. Upon further investigation it was determined that the vehicle was stolen. No suspects were located and the investigation is ongoing. THEFT — 17XX DOUGLAS COURT 09/05/19, 0631 HOURS Officers responded to the 1700 block of Douglas Court for a reported theft from vehicle. The reporting party showed officers that her passenger side window had been broken out and her purse had been stolen. The reporting party was instructed to cancel her debit card. It is unknown at this time if the card was used. 4 08/30—9/05 2019 YTD Calls for Service 152 8221 Police Reports 17 794 Citations 25 1206 Warnings 31 1739 Response Time Average 7.10 6.50 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 We are so happy that our local high school has a beautiful new stadium to enjoy playing in and watching their school sports at. Please remember when going to activities at the stadium to make sure you are parking legally and are respectful to the neighbors in the area. Also make sure to watch for traffic when walking to the stadium from the surrounding areas and have a great time!!!