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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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