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09 13 19 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department SEPTEMBER 13, 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 Electronic vaping devices and all other tobacco products are illegal for persons under the age of 18 per MN Statute 609.685 SALE OF TOBACCO TO CHILDREN The Inhalation of Harmful Chemicals Can Cause Irreversible Lung Damage and Lung Disease 2 DOMESTIC/DISTURBANCE — 7XX DECORAH LN 09/06/19, 1530 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a report of a verbal domestic/dispute at the 700 block of Decorah Lane. It was determined that nothing criminal had taken place. Officers transported one party from the residence to a secondary location. DWI — CONCORD BLVD/DAWN WAY 09/07/19, 0110 HOURS Officer was on a DWI enforcement detail in the city of Inver Grove Heights and conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation on the 5900 block of Concord Blvd. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath and their eyes were bloodshot and watery. Driver admitted to drinking prior to driving and performed a field sobriety test. Driver was arrested for 4th Degree DWI and was booked and released with a citation. DWI — SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/07/19, 0214 HOURS Officers observed a vehicle strike a curb and drive partially on the shoulder on the 800 block of Hwy 13. Officer stopped the vehicle and detected signs of impairment. Officer conducted fields on the driver and determined that they were too impaired to drive. The driver was arrested for DWI. DWI — SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/07/19, 0258 HOURS While working a DWI enforcement detail, officer observed a vehicle tailgating a vehicle ahead of it at an unsafe distance. Officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the 800 block of Highway 13. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath. The driver admitted to drinking prior to driving and performed a field sobriety test. The driver was arrested and booked and released from the Dakota County Jail. The vehicle was impounded. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — HWY 62/SOUTH PLAZA WAY 09/07/19, 1801 HOURS Officers received a phone call about suspicious parties near Highway 62 and Dodd Road. Caller said that they were on the walking path that goes underneath the highway that connects South Plaza Way to the Mendota Village, where they saw three males that were believed to be spray painting the walls. Area searched and males not found. MnDOT advised of spray paint. DWI — MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD/PARK LN 09/07/19, 1820 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a welfare check at the intersection of Mendota Heights Road and Park Lane. The reporting party stated that a truck was backed into trees in a yard and there was a male in the driver seat who appeared intoxicated. Officers arrived on scene and had the male perform SFST ’s. The male was arrested for DWI and transported to Dakota County Jail. RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY — 6XX HWY 13 09/08/19, 1718 HOURS Dispatched to the 600 block of Hwy 13 on a suspicion. Caller reported finding a vehicle trunk lid with license plate attached on the side of the road covered with a blanket. A check of the license plate revealed it to be from a stolen vehicle. Trunk picked up by owner and license plate destroyed at the request of the entering agency. 3 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY — 9XX HUMBOLDT AVE 09/08/19, 2107 HOURS Officers responded to the 900 block of Humboldt Avenue in West Saint Paul to assist them with a suicide threat call. Upon arrival officers surrounded the residence and the incident was able to end peacefully. MEDICAL — 1XXX WAGON WHEEL TR 09/09/19, 0556 HOURS Officers responded to a medical alarm near the 1000 block of Wagon Wheel Trail. An elderly woman was found in her home where she lived alone. She was clearly not able to care for herself and officers and medics determined that the living situation needed to be brought to the attention of Social Services. MENTAL HEALTH — 2XXX PILOT KNOB RD 09/09/19, 0630 HOURS Dispatched to the 2000 block of Pilot Knob Rd on a suspicious person. Caller stated the person was pulling on doors of closed businesses. The person was located at Pilot Knob Rd and Commerce Dr. Person was identified as a juvenile female and sent to the hospital on a health and welfare hold. THREATS — 9XX MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 09/09/19, 1712 HOURS Officers received a request to call a man in reference to his son being threatened at school. The school is located near the 900 block of Mendota Heights Road. Parents and administrators were contacted and it was determined that the threats were made in juvenile anger and not credible. In addition, the perpetrator will be attending mandatory counseling. STOLEN VEHICLE — 1XXX JAMES RD 09/09/19, 1718 HOURS Resident in the 1000 block of James Road reported a car taken from inside the garage. Keys are still with homeowner. Vehicle entered as stolen. No suspects or witnesses. THEFT — 1XXX HWY 13 09/10/19, 1231 HOURS While conducting follow-up investigation into an unrelated matter, officer learned of a theft where some musical equipment had gone missing. Under investigation. THREATS — 1XXX VICTORIA CURVE 09/11/19, 1821 HOURS Officer responded to the 1000 block of Victoria Curve to a report of threats. Reporting party explained her son sent threatening messages to her phone. Son is homeless and struggles with mental illnesses. Son is known to be in Minneapolis, but reporting party does not know where he currently is. KOPS alert sent to region to attempt to locate male and cell phone ping attempted. TRAFFIC STOP/WARRANT — HWY 62/LEXINGTON AVE 09/11/19, 2311 HOURS Officer was on routine patrol when attention was drawn to a vehicle that had an equipment violation. Officer stopped vehicle and attempted to ID the driver. The driver provided false information. Officers identified male and found that he had warrants. The male was arrested for warrants and transported to Dakota County Jail. 4 09/06—9/12 2019 YTD Calls for Service 202 8,449 Police Reports 21 815 Citations 34 1,238 Warnings 41 1,779 Response Time Average 7.32 6.53 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 SOCIAL MEDIA The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Social Media Can Help Kids:  Stay connected with friends and family.  Volunteer or get involved in a campaign, nonprofit or charity.  Enhance their creativity by sharing ideas, music and art.  Meet and interact with other who share similar interests.  Communicate with educa- tors and fellow students. On The Flipside Kids Can:  Post photos of themselves online and use their real names on their profiles.  Reveal their birthdates and interests.  Post their school name and town they live. Concerns, The Ugly:  Social media is a hub for cyberbullying.  Kids may be contacted by a stranger that may make them uncomfortable.