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09 27 19 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department SEPTEMBER 27, 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 NEVER VEER FOR DEER! Swerving can take a motorist into oncoming traffic or off the road. MOTORIST SAFETY TIPS  Drive at safe speeds and always be buckled up.  Be especially cautious from 6 to 9pm, when deer are most active.  Use high beams as much as possible at night, especially in deer-active areas.  Don’t count on deer whistles or deer fences to deter deer from crossing roads.  Watch for the reflection of deer eyes and deer silhouettes on the shoulder.  Slow down in areas where roads divide agricultural fields from forest land.  Deer do unpredictable things. If the deer is on the road, don’t try to go around it.  Motorcyclists: Avoid night and low light riding periods. Use both brakes and keep your eyes and head up for best chances of keeping the bike up. Wear high visibility gear and full head protection to prevent injury or death.  If a deer is struck but not killed by a vehicle, keep your distance as they may recover and move on. If the deer does not move or poses a public safety risk, report the incident to DNR or other local law enforcement agency.  Any MN resident may claim a road-kill animal by contacting law enforcement; they may issue an authorization permit allowing lawful possession of the deer. Fall has arrived, peak season for deer vs vehicle crashes. Minnesota has a large deer population making them a safety hazard on the roadways. According to MN Department of Public Safety, who provided the data below, motorcyclists account for about 90% of all vehicle related deaths and injuries. YEAR CRASHES FATALITIES SERIOUS INJURIES ALL FATALITIES/INJURIES 2012 2,488 8 38 485 2013 2,096 8 21 398 2014 1,912 1 17 380 2015 2,141 8 30 461 2016 1,325 3 31 302 2017 1,322 4 22 236 2018 1,226 6 26 214 2 DWI — 35E/WAGON WHEEL TR 09/20/19, 0226 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation on southbound I-35E at Highway 13. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Driver performed a field sobriety test and was ultimately arrested for 4th Degree DWI. Driver was booked and released from the Dakota County Jail and the vehicle was impounded. DUMPING/LITTERING — SPRING ST/BUTLER AVE 09/20/19, 0817 HOURS Officers dispatched to a dumping/littering complaint near the intersection of Spring St and Butler Ave. Public Works was advised. DOMESTIC ASSAULT/STOLEN VEHICLE — 1XXX NORTHLAND DR 09/21/19, 1243 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Northland Drive on a report of a domestic assault. Through their investigation it was determined that the suspect stole the victim’s vehicle. The suspect was gone on arrival. The vehicle was entered as stolen and a KOPS alert was issued for the vehicle and suspect. A warrant was issued for the suspect’s arrest for Felony Domestic Assault and Felony Auto Theft. DWI — HWY 62, LEXINGTON AVE 09/22/19, 0116 HOURS Officers saw a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed at 35E and Hwy 13. Officers activated radar and the vehicle read 75 in a 55. Officers stopped the vehicle and detected signs of impairment. Officers arrested the driver and transported him to jail. WARRANT ARREST — 1XXX WALSH LN 09/22/19, 2011 HOURS Officers conducted a random license plate check on a vehicle traveling west on Marie Ave from Victoria Rd. The vehicle returned with 2018 tabs. Officers conducted a traffic stop and the driver had a warrant for their arrest. Officers arrested the driver. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/23/19, 0900 HOURS Officers were called to the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Highway for a garage that had been broken into sometime over the weekend. It was discovered by staff members that nothing from the garage had been stolen. Photos were collected of the cut locks. The case is inactive. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 1XXX HWY 13 09/23/19, 1250 HOURS Dispatched to the 1000 block of Hwy 13 on a report of vandalism. A vehicle parked on the street had the passenger side window broken while the owner was walking on the trail. Owner stated nothing was taken. No suspects or witnesses. DAR — 2XX 10TH AVE S 09/23/19, 1502 HOURS While conducting a seatbelt enforcement, officer attempted to catch up to a vehicle for a seatbelt violation. When the officer caught up with the vehicle, the driver had already parked and took off on foot. Officer located the male walking thru yards and an alley way. The male admitted to being the driver; he was arrested for Driving After Revocation, the vehicle was impounded and he was booked into jail. 3 MAIL THEFT—7XX WENTWORTH AVE 09/23/19, 1516 HOURS Dispatched to the 700 block of Wentworth Ave on a suspicious vehicle. Witnesses described a black car with damage to both bumpers whose driver was reportedly stealing mail. Suspect left the area. Victims were identified on Evergreen Knoll as well. Suspect was later located and apprehended by MSP. Case still under investigation and charges forthcoming. THEFT—1XXX NORTHLAND DR 09/24/19, 1034 HOURS Employee on the 1000 block of Northland Drive reported his wallet was stolen from his desk sometime overnight. He stated there were now fraudulent charges on his credit card. Case under investigation. THEFT—1XXX DELAWARE AVE 09/25/19, 0826 HOURS Responded to the 1000 block of Delaware Avenue on a report of a theft. The item was entered into NCIC as a stolen item. There were no suspects or evidence developed in the investigation; case inactive. DRUGS—1XXX DELAWARE AVE 09/25/19, 1214 HOURS Officer responded to the 1000 block of Delaware Ave to assist with an out of control juvenile. Subsequent investigation led to the discovery of suspected controlled substances. Juvenile was detained and released to the mother. Case pending test results of suspected narcotics. TAMPERING WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE—7XX HWY 62 09/25/19, 2051 HOURS Officer took a theft report from the 700 block of Highway 62. Caller had her vehicle window smashed and some belongings were missing from the vehicle. No suspect information known. Case inactive. THEFT—2XXX DODD RD 09/26/19, 1211 HOURS Officers were flagged down by a pedestrian in the 2000 block of Dodd Road regarding a theft that had occurred from a motor vehicle. A cell phone and other items were taken from inside the vehicle. Case under investigation. POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA—9XX MENDAKOTA CT 09/26/19, 1232 HOURS Officer responded to a vehicle matching the description of a suspicious vehicle from a call earlier. The vehicle was stopped and officer could smell the odor of marijuana. The vehicle was searched and marijuana was located. Driver was issued a citation for the offense. ANIMAL BITE—1XXX LILAC LN 09/26/19, 1624 HOURS Reporting party was walking her dog on Lilac Lane. The dog was walking on the grass boulevard with the owner in the street. Two dogs from another address ran towards the RP. The RP moved to the center of the street and the larger of the two dogs ran through the invisible fence biting the RP ’s dog, leaving a puncture wound. West St. Paul POLICE South MetroFIRE CHARITY HOCKEY GAME SEPTEMBER 28TH AFTER GAME PARTY AT DUNHAMS! TACO BAR - FREE WITH GAME ENTRY SILENT AUCTION LIVE MUSIC - FROM HOT BROCKOLI WEST ST. PAUL ICE ARENA ALL PROCEEDS GO TO 360 COMMUNITIES PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS® TO SUPPORT FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS IN SCHOOLS. • WATCH WSP HEROES ON THE ICE • CHUCK-A-PUCK • CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE 60 EMERSON AVE W 173 LOTHENBACH AVE , WEST ST. PAUL 4PM $5 ENTRY KIDS UNDER 6: FREE ® Help in the moment. Hope for the future. JOINED BY OFFICERS FROM: SOUTH ST. PAUL INVER GROVE MENDOTA HEIGHTS 4 09/20—9/26 2019 YTD Calls for Service 274 9,024 Police Reports 24 871 Citations 76 1,340 Warnings 95 1,928 Response Time Average 7.81 6.56 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 WOOD FIREPLACE SAFETY TIPS 1) Only Burn Dry, Cured Wood 2) Burn Firewood and Only Firewood 3) Close the Damper When Not Using Your Wood Fireplace 4) Keep Bi-fold Glass Doors Open When Burning a Fire 5) Have a Chimney Cap Installed 6) Replace a Poorly Sealing Damper to Prevent Heat Loss 7) Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Smoke Detectors 8) Get Your Chimney Cleaned Twice a Year 9) To Burn a Fire Safely, Build It Slowly, Adding More Wood as it Heats