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2016-11-04 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452.1850 Hours: 8:00 am—4:30 pm Visit us on: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/ @Mendota_heights DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, November 8 General Election Friday, November 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday City Hall Closed Tuesday, November 15 City Council 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. Thurs—Friday November 24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday City Hall Closed Attachments: Pipeline, Just the Facts Nov 4, 2016 General Election / Absentee voting Absentee voting can be completed either by mail or in person at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. City Hall will be open for absentee voting on Saturday, November 5th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and also on Monday, November 7th, 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. For answers to all of your voting questions, visit MnVotes.org . The polls will be open for voting on Tuesday, November 8, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Fire Department Annual Dance The 69th annual Firefighter’s Dance is Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Hilton Mpls/St. Paul Airport Mall of America (3800 American Blvd E., Bloomington) from 8:00 pm to midnight. Music this year will be by “The Covers” - a premier band in the Twin Cities. Tickets are $12.00 each or 2 for $20.00 in advance. Tickets will be $15.00 at the door. Adopt-A-Hydrant There are 972 fire hydrants in the Fire Department’s coverage area. When it is snowing, remember to clear the area around fire hydrants. During the summer and fall, remember to keep them free of weeds and plantings. Having a fire hydrant clear of snow and weeds will save the firefighters time and make the hydrant easier to locate. Winter Parking Rules Beginning November 1st, parking is not allowed on any Mendota Heights street between the hours of 2 am and 6 am. This will be in effect through March 31, 2017. 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener CAPTAIN Kelly McCarthy SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Nick Gorgos Robin Nelson Steve Hilyar Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Frank LaNasa INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker Jon Clayton Dan Iverson CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie NOVEMBER 4 2016 Juvenile Crime Intervention Programs As the School Resource Officer (SRO) one of my many roles is working with juveniles who, after being involved in criminal activity are referred to the criminal justice system. I serve as a liaison between the student and this process by monitoring attendance and behavior in the school setting and by working with the student/family to ensure compliance with this process. Since I began this role over 10 years ago, this process has changed dramatically. In Dakota County, as in many other counties across the county, we are using the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI), a national juvenile justice reform initiative to utilize resources more efficiently and to deliver positive outcomes for juveniles while still assuring public safety. Through this program, Dakota County has been able to introduce many new diversion initiatives for juvenile offenders. The goal of these programs is to provide education and resources that focus on the root of the criminal behavior (mental health or chemical dependency to name just two examples). The goal is to take each child’s situation on a case by case basis, look at all of the factors in that child’s life that could be contributing to criminal behavior and provide early interventions with the hope that this will deter future criminality, especially in adulthood where the consequences are more significant. The expansion of these programs has been effective in decreasing the number of juvenile offenders who spend time in detention facilities. We have already seen successful outcomes from this new initiative. JDAI also uses a risk assessment tool to determine if the juvenile would benefit from juvenile probation and supervision. There are THREE levels currently being used in Dakota County: Intensive, High Risk and Low Risk. The JDAI staff does a great job analyzing data to see where programs are being utilized effectively and where greater improvements need to be made. Learn more by checking out the Dakota County Juvenile Programs page on their website: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LawJustice/ RestorationPrograms/JuvenilePrograms/Pages/jdai.aspx 2 PD ACCIDENT FRIDAY 10/28 1519 HOURS Officer Denise Urmann and Sergeant Tanner Spicer were dispatched to a call regarding a multiple vehicle accident with a motorcyclist down. Upon arrival it was determined there were no injuries. After speaking with drivers and witnesses, it was determined that a juvenile driver who admitted to being distracted by a passenger in the vehicle, caused the multi vehicle accident. Juvenile was cited for careless driving. WARRANT ARREST SATURDAY 10/29 0715 HOURS While on routine patrol, Officer Denise Urmann initiated a traffic stop for a vehicle with expired tabs. After running the driver of the vehicle, it revealed she had warrants and was arrested. Officer Urmann also learned that the tabs on the vehicle belong to a different vehicle, therefore the plates were removed and the vehicle was towed. It was also determined that the driver of the vehicle was not the owner. Formal charges pending for the owner of the vehicle. THEFT SATURDAY 10/29 1815 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar responded to a call on a report of theft. The victim had placed a letter in her mailbox to send when an unknown person/s entered the mailbox and took the letter without consent. There are no suspects and the victim reported seeing other mailboxes in the area that may have had the same thing happen. AOA SUNDAY 10/30 0356 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar responded to a report of a possible medical on the side of the roadway on the ramp of west- bound 494 to southbound 35E. While looking for the medical , Officer Hilyar located a car stopped in the intersection at the top of the southbound 35E exit ramp to Lone Oak Road. The driver showed signs of alcohol intoxication and was subsequently arrested by Minnesota State Patrol on suspicion of DUI. THEFT SUNDAY 10/30 1036 HOURS Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to local convenience store in response to a reported theft of gas. Sergeant Spicer was able to gather information on the suspect and made contact. Once contacted, the suspect ultimately confessed to the theft and was mailed a citation. CRISIS/MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY 10/31 0642 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse, Officer John Larrive and Sergeant Eric Petersen responded to a call of a burglary in process. Upon arrival the officers found the apartment secure with no signs of forced entry and after the officers announced their presence the caller unlocked and opened the door. Further investigation determined the caller was having a crisis mental health incident and was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for further evaluation. 3 THEFT MONDAY 10/31 0732 HOURS Officer John Larrive was dispatched in reference to a theft, where the reporting party had discovered that someone had broken into a construction trailer left at a construction site over the weekend. The suspects forced entry into the trailer and stole several items from inside. No suspects at the time. THEFT TUESDAY 11/1 0537 HOURS Officer Rodd Rosse was dispatched to contact a reporting party concerning a report of theft. Officer Rosse was told by the victim that he had parked his truck and boat in front of a local residence the previous evening when he was told the next morning that he left his tailgate open. Upon inspection he realized someone had entered his unlocked vehicle and stolen a number of items. No suspects at this time. MEDICAL TUESDAY 11/1 1712 HOURS Officer John Larrive, Sergeant Eric Petersen and Officer Weston Raberge all responded to a call regarding a domestic involving two people on a bus. Upon arrival the parties were separated and Officers learned that the altercation had began over a companion cat on the bus. One female involved exited the bus, walked to the side- walk , laid down and started to hit her head on the concrete. Once the female stood up, she started to hit her head on a brick wall. The female ran off threatening to harm herself and an ambulance was called where she was transported to an area hospital. BURGLARY WEDNESDAY 11/2 2027 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar responded to a call regarding a unknown person entering an apartment while the victim was sleeping and stealing her purse. The victim explained she had her purse shortly before she fell asleep for a nap and when she woke up her purse with all its contents was gone. Officer Hilyar made contact with the building caretaker in order to get the video of the building security cameras. The following day Officer Hilyar spoke with the building caretaker who reviewed the video and saw the victim enter her apartment with her purse but did not show anyone enter or leave with her purse. Officer Hilyar called the victim back to let her know of the video and learned that the victims daughter had located her purse under the chair the victim had been sitting in. Property recovered, Case closed. DOMESTIC ASSAULT THURSDAY 11/3 0300 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar and Sergeant Peyton Fleming responded to a 911 call regarding a possible domestic assault in progress at a local motel. After some investigation officers believe that a domestic assault may have occurred at the location. The victim was not on scene upon the officers arrival and refused to return to allow officers to observe the reported injuries sustained in the assault. Case referred to the Dakota County Attorney for charging. 4 5 WELCOME NEW HIRES! This week, MHPD welcomed three sworn personnel! We are excited to have them join our team. With their help, we will continue to fulfill our commitment to our citizens to provide excellent customer service and ensure public safety. Help us welcome: Kelly McCarthy Captain Frank LaNasa Officer Eric Hagelee Community Service Officer/Intern 10/28- 11/3 2016 YTD Calls for Service 138 7231 Citations 14 664 Warnings 14 656 Police Reports 17 819 Response Time Average 4.79 5.68 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 House Check Request online form is available on our website; you can complete a form found in our lobby, or simply give us a call and we’ll help you out. MHPD offers monthly Car Seat Safety Checks. To schedule an appointment, call 651.452.1366 or email jennyf@mendota-heights.com to contact Officer Jennifer Fordham. MHPD has a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the PD where Dakota County residents can safely and anonymously dispose of their prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication. Please send us your positive feedback on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps boost the morale of our staff. HAVE A SAFE WEEK!