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09 20 19 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department SEPTEMBER 20, 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 Dakota County Adult Drug Court Program The Dakota County Drug Court program is a voluntary program that helps serious and repeat drug offenders get the help and treatment needed to overcome addiction and live drug and crime free in society. The program brings together chemical dependency and mental health specialists with professionals from the courts, social services and community corrections to treat the addiction and many times mental health issues along with the criminal behavior. The court team is made up of a judge, prosecutor, a member of the Public Defenders office, probation officer, law enforcement official (including our own Chief McCarthy), community volunteers, a drug court coordinator from Corrections and representative from the Dakota County’s chemical health unit. The Drug Court Programs across the state have been so successful there have been a number of other types of courts added including: DWI Courts, Family Dependency Treatment Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Mental Health Court and Veterans Court. The treatment courts are the single most successful intervention in our nation’s history for leading people living with substance use and mental health disorders out of the justice system and into lives of recovery and stability. They improve education, employment, housing, and financial stability; and promote family reunification. Instead of viewing addiction as a moral failing, they view it as a disease. Instead of punishment, they offer treatment. Instead of indifference, they show compassion. Click here for more information about the Dakota County Drug Court Program. 2 THEFT — 6XX 2ND AVE 09/13/19, 1317 HOURS Dispatched to the 600 block of 2nd Ave on report of theft from a vehicle that occurred sometime after 9/2. A new lawnmower that was still in the original box was taken. Vehicle was unlocked and parked in driveway. No suspects or witnesses. 4TH DEG DWI — HWY 13/LONDON RD 09/13/19, 2255 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle near the intersection of Highway 13 and London Road. After investigation the adult female driver was found to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest for 3rd Degree DWI. THEFT—21XX LEXINGTON AVE 09/13/19, 1155 HOURS Officers were called in reference to a series of thefts that had recently taken place near the 2100 block of Lexington Avenue. The missing tools were not located in any of the on-line databases that track local pawn shops. The reporting party was not able to provide any additional evidence or suspect information. The case is inactive at this time. 3RD DEG DWI—HWY 62/HWY 13 09/14/19, 0015 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle driving without any of the vehicle's exterior lights illuminated on eastbound Highway 62 from Highway 13. Officer also observed the vehicle was swerving all over the road and initiated a traffic stop for the violations. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. The driver performed a field sobriety test and was ultimately arrested and booked and released from the Dakota County Jail for Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI. The vehicle was impounded to Mark’s Towing. MISSING PERSON — 1XXX DOWNING ST 09/14/19, 0159 HOURS Officers were dispatched to report of a male yelling. When officers made contact with the male, he admitted to driving home from a party. Officers administered SFST's and the driver was placed under arrest for DWI. The driver was booked and released from Dakota County Jail. ASSIST OTHER AGENCY — ARGENTA TRAIL/HWY 55 09/14/19, 2350 HOURS Officer assisted State Patrol with locating and stopping a vehicle that was believed to be driving while impaired. Officer stopped the vehicle and State Patrol arrived on scene and subsequently arrested the driver for DWI. CANCELLED-IPS — 1XXX DOWNING ST 09/15/19, 0031 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop of a speeding vehicle. The adult male driver ’s status was found to be Canceled—Inimical to Public Safety, and was placed under arrest. FIRE CALL—7XX MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 09/15/19, 0051 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Mendota Heights Road on a report of a tent that was on fire in the road. Officer arrived and put the fire out using an extinguisher. 3 2ND DEG ASSAULT—17XX RIDGEWOOD DR 09/15/19, 0228 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Ridgewood Drive on a report of two males who were going through the caller's vehicle. Dispatch advised the suspects fled in a Ford Escape. Officer saw a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description and attempted to pull the vehicle over. The driver failed to stop for the officer and crashed shortly after. The driver fled on foot and the passenger was apprehended. A perimeter was set up along with a K9 track, however the driver was unable to be located. The passenger identified the driver and a KOPS alert was sent out to neighboring agencies. Upon investigation it was discovered the vehicle was stolen along with several license plates located inside of it. The vehicle was im- pounded to Mark’s Towing. WARRANT — PILOT KNOB/NORTHLAND DR 09/15/19, 0806 HOURS A vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Pilot Knob RD and Northland Dr for a traffic violation. License check showed driver had outstanding Dakota County warrant. Driver was arrested and transported to jail. FOUND BIKES—18XX DELAWARE AVE 09/15/19, 1726 HOURS Officer called to the 1800 block of Delaware Avenue to secure a blue Huffy brand bike that had been left leaning against a utility pole for the past few days. Bike was secured into evidence for safe keeping. ANIMAL CALL - 15XX DIANE RD 09/15/19, 1728 HOURS Caller reported a dog aggressively charged into the street while walking their dog in the 1500 block of Diane Rd. No people or animals were bitten. Caller wanted the incident documented. MISSING PERSON — 1XXX DOWNING ST 09/15/19, 1800 HOURS Reporting party reported missing person in the 1000 block of Downing St. While still on scene, received notification that missing person was located in Nevada. KOPS alert sent out for Reporting person ’s vehicle, which was said to have been parked at the MOA by the missing person. Exceptionally cleared. FRAUD — 1XXX BROMPTON PL 09/15/19, 1824 HOURS Officer was dispatched to take a report of fraudulent credit card activity on the 1000 block of Brompton Place. A credit card was fraudulently used to purchase items off eBay and used for a rental car. The investigation is active. CAR VS PEDESTRIAN — 5XX HUBER DR 09/16/19, 0740 HOURS Officers responded to the 500 block of Huber Drive on a report that a passenger vehicle had struck a pedestrian. The vehicle collided into a truck & trailer and then skidded alongside the trailer where a pedestrian was struck. The pedestrian was taken by ambulance to the hospital. THEFT—8XX BLUEBILL DR 09/16/19, 1033 HOURS Home owner in the 800 block of Bluebill Rd. had mail stolen from the rural style mailbox last Thursday. Home owner discovered the theft on this date when the check cleared the bank. The check was cashed at US Bank on County Rd C in Roseville. Case Status: Forward to Investigations. 4 VANDALISM — 8XX BLUEBILL DR 09/16/19, 2220 HOURS Officers were flagged down on the 800 block of Bluebill Dr on reports of a house that was just hit with paint balls. Officers investigated and remembered a vehicle that they had stopped with teenagers and a paint ball gun inside. Officers questioned the suspect and forwarded the report to the School Resource Officer for further investigation. FOUND PROPERTY—SCENIC OVERLOOK, HWY 13 09/17/19, 0041 HOURS Vehicle key was recovered at the Scenic Overlook at 1501 Highway 13. Key was entered into evidence for safekeeping. PROPERTY DAMAGE—1XXX EAGLE RIDGE DR 09/17/19, 1146 HOURS Building manager at a multi unit complex on Eagle Ridge called to report some recent damage. The manager discovered that a delivery driver forced entry into the building. In doing so, the suspect bent the door frame. The incident was captured on the security system. Officer recorded the video through Axon Capture and took photographs as well. All have been uploaded to the case file. Officer will do follow up to try and locate the delivery driver. Case Status: Pending FRAUD—1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/17/19, 1256 HOURS Officers received fraud report from Eagan Police Department that occurred on the 1000 block of Highway 13. There are no suspects in this case. Case inactive. SUSPICIOUS/FRAUD — HWY 13/WACHTLER AVE 09/17/19,2313 HOURS Officers conducted a random license plate check of a vehicle on the roadway and it returned with a warrant hit. Officers stopped the vehicle at the intersection of Annapolis St and Smith Ave. Officers didn't locate the registered owner and concluded that the registered owner's sister has been using the registered owner's information while committing crimes. All parties in the vehicle were released. THEFT FROM MV — 1XXX LONDON RD 09/17/19, 1518 HOURS Officers received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle at the 1000 block of London Road. Officers called the victim and confirmed the items taken from the vehicle. Case is currently active. FOUND BIKES—23XX LEXINGTON AVE 09/18/19, 1212 HOURS Dispatched to the 2300 block of Lexington Ave on two bikes found hidden in the woods. Bikes were placed in secure storage. 5 09/13—9/19 2019 YTD Calls for Service 225 8,712 Police Reports 32 849 Citations 25 1,268 Warnings 54 1,835 Response Time Average 6.68 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 HENRY SIBLEY HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARKING OVERVIEW 1. There will be NO drop offs or pick ups allowed on Delaware Ave. This is an extremely busy road where traffic is traveling at 40 MPH with no street lights. 2. Traffic driving INTO the lot will use two lanes. The right lane will allow drop-offs to a walkway to the football field. Those cars can then travel the outer loop to exit the parking lot. The left lane is for those people who want to park. lf the main lot is full, drivers can exit that lot and enter the far end of the staff parking lot. At the end of the game, the lanes will revert to their usual flow (one lane in and one lane out.) 3. Drivers may drop off near the end of Warrior Drive and then use the cul-de-sac to turn around and exit. 4. The District Office lot is reserved for handicapped parking and those working at the game. FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE