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10 18 19 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department OCTOBER 18, 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 2 DRUGS — 10XX HWY 62 10/11/19, 0703 HOURS Officers were called to the 1000 block of Highway 62 for a reported vehicle that had been idling for over two hours. On scene, officers found a male asleep in his vehicle. He was found to be under the influence of narcotics and arrested. PD ACCIDENT — LEXINGTON AVE 10/11/19, 0750 HOURS Dispatched to a property damage accident that occurred on Lexington Ave at Centre Pointe Curve. Both vehicles moved to a nearby parking lot. Drivers were identified and insurance info gathered. One driver pro- vided false information about name and insurance information and also had a revoked license. Citation is- sued and State Accident Report completed. DISORDERLY CONDUCT — 18XX DELAWARE AVE 10/11/19, 0837 HOURS Responded to the 1800 block of Delaware Avenue on a report of a disorderly juvenile. A citation was issued and the juvenile was released to their parent. COERCION — 8XX CHERI LANE 10/11/19, 1437 HOURS A male party living near the 800 block of Cheri Lane came to the Police Department to report that he has been blackmailed into giving money to an unknown person through a texting only cell phone application. Evidence of the crime was collected and the case is currently under investigation. CRISIS/MENTAL HEALTH — 16XX JAMES ROAD 10/11/19, 1505 HOURS Officers were notified by individuals out of state that a male party was attempting to commit suicide and was possibly located near the 1600 block of James Road. During the attempt to locate him, officers were able to get into cell phone communication with the male. Officers eventually talked the male into giving them his location and putting off his suicide attempt. Deputies from the county that the male was in were able to find him and get him to the hospital safely. DOMESTIC — 35 E NORTH 10/12/19, 1832 HOURS Officers responded to a report of a domestic assault near the intersection of Interstate 35E and Wagon Wheel Trail. Adult male suspect fled on foot and was apprehended. Suspect was arrested and transported to Dakota County Jail. 3 CHECK WELFARE — 25XX CONCORD WAY 10/13/19, 1338 HOURS Officers were called to check on a homeowner near the 2500 block of Concord Way who had not been seen in over a month. Officers were not able to contact the owner of the home. Officers had to force entry through an open window to ensure the safety of anyone at home. No one was located. Officers found mail with a new address on it and contacted the owners. DOMESTIC — 13XX NORTHLAND DRIVE 10/13/19, 1558 HOURS Officers responded to the 1300 block of Northland Drive for a loud disturbance. On scene officers found a woman who had been assaulted by a male party. Officers found the male in Saint Paul and arrested him. Forwarded for charges. WARRANT ARREST — 8XX BLUEBILL DRIVE 10/13/19, 1945 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Bluebill Drive on a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officer spoke with the driver of the vehicle who stated his vehicle broke down. Driver had active misdemeanor warrants out of Dakota and Wright counties. Driver was booked into the Dakota County jail for the warrants. TAMPER WITH MOTOR VEHICLE — 21XX AZTEC LANE 10/14/19, 0338 HOURS Dispatched to take a report of a vehicle being tampered with overnight on the 2100 block of Aztec Lane. A garage door opener was taken from the vehicle. Case inactive. FRAUD — 23XX LEXINGTON AVE 10/14/19, 0932 HOURS Officers took a fraud report on the 2300 block of Lexington Avenue. Someone used the victims PayPal account to make purchases. The company refunded the money. There are no suspects in this case. FOUND PROPERTY — LEXINGTON AVE 10/14/19, 1409 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the Mendota Heights Police Department lobby to receive found property. Owner was found. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 7XX MAIN STREET 10/14/19, 1420 HOURS Victim works in an office complex in the 700 block of Main St. Victim and co -workers heard a car alarm sounding. Soon after that was heard, a notification alarm was sent to the victim’s cell phone. Victim went down to the parking lot and discovered a window had been shattered on her vehicle. Victim looked through the vehicle, nothing was taken. Second vehicle was broke into in the same lot, most likely at the same time. Case Status: Inactive 4 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 7XX MAIN STREET 10/14/19, 1459 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Main Street on the report of a vehicle with its window broken and a purse laying on the ground. The owner was located and notified. It was determined that nothing was taken. THEFT — 22XX APACHE STREET 10/14/19, 1908 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a report of mail theft in the 2200 block of Apache Street. Officers spoke with victim and gathered information. Officers spoke with neighbor and were able to obtain camera footage of the street. No suspect at this time. DUMPING/LITTERING — 9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 10/14/19, 1800 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a report of littering/dumping at the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Officers were able to obtain security camera footage and get a description of the suspect ’s vehicle. No suspect at this time. Case status is active. CRISIS/MENTAL HEALTH — 13XX NORTHLAND DRIVE 10/15/19, 0749 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Northland Drive on the report of an individual overdosing and holding a knife. Officers made contact with the party through a door and eventually got into the room. The party was transported to the hospital on a psychiatric transport hold. DUMPING/LITTERING — 8XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 10/15/19, 1619 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a report of littering/dumping at the 800 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Officers were able to obtain security camera footage and get a description of the suspect ’s vehicle. SUSPICIOUS PERSON — 21XX AZTEC LANE 10/15/19, 2052 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person at the 2100 block of Aztec Lane. Party stated someone broke into her daughter’s car a few days prior. Nothing was taken. Officers obtained trail camera footage from a neighbor. Information only. ALCOHOL SALE TO MINOR — 7XX HWY 62 10/16/19, 1715 HOURS While conducting compliance check of business, an employee sold alcohol to a minor at a business on the 700 block of Highway 62. Forward to City Attorney for formal charging of the employee and to the City Clerk for civil penalties against the business. 5 COMPLIANCE CHECKS — 11XX VICTORIA CURVE 10/16/19, 1600 HOURS Officer conducted alcohol compliance checks on businesses with licenses to sell alcohol. One business failed the check. TRAFFIC STOP — 62 WESTBOUND 10/17/19, 0745 HOURS Officer performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that was being driven by a revoked driver. Officer found that the driver had a history of failing to appear or pay his fines more than 40 times. Officer arrested the driver. DUI — 35E SOUTHBOUND 10/17/19, 1318 HOURS Officers assisted State Patrol in stopping a vehicle that was all over the road and had caused several car accidents. The driver was stopped and the investigation showed that he was under the influence of narcotics. The driver was arrested. 6 10/11—10/17 2019 YTD Calls for Service 175 9,699 Police Reports 27 949 Citations 34 1,430 Warnings 51 2,079 Response Time Average 6.58 6.62 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 NIGHTTIME PARKING 11/1 – 3/31 Cars off the street 2 am – 6 am. MH CITY ORD 6-2-2H PARKING DURING SNOWFALL 2” or more snowfall = vehicles off streets until it’s plowed curb to curb. MH CITY ORD 6-2-4