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The Mendota
Heights Police
Department
Support Staff
Kim Henning
Susan Donovan
Becky Pentel
Police Officers
Jerry Murphy
Scott Patrick
John Larrive
Bobby Lambert
Tanner Spicer
Todd Rosse
Chad Willson
Jeff VonFeldt
Steven Meyer
Denise Urmann
Michael Shepard
Peyton Fleming
School Resource Officer
Jennifer Fordham
Investigations
Mario Reyes
Tanner Spicer
Sergeants
Neil Garlock
Brian Convery
Eric Petersen
Reserves
Randy Pentel
Jesse Mettner
Jarrod Spicer
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
George Castillo
Chaplains
John Snider
Lynn Liberman
Frances Colon
Alberto Vargas
Butch Millett
David Wick
Chief
Mike Aschenbrener
Drop of your toys at Mendota Heights City Hall by December
19th and watch KARE 11 at 2200 hours to see your donation
and others on the air!
Mendota VFW Vasatka-Goers Post #6690 – AmVets Post 1 Donations
VFW Post 6690 Commander – Past AmVets Post 1 Commander and current
National AmVets State representative
Mendota Commander Allen Elsbury
dropped off an SUV full of toys that
the Posts along with Rosemount VFW
Post 9433 donated to the Toys for
Tots campaign. The veterans worked
hard to gather toys for their Holiday
party and the families they adopted.
After completing all their service
projects they kept working hard
gathering more toys. A great debt of gratitude goes to these men and
women who keep on serving the community. On behalf of the USMC Toys
for Tots thank you so much for the donation.
Suspicious Activity Thursday 1101 hours
Sometimes we can’t get enough information and sometimes we get the
wrong information and sometimes… A “house/cat sitter” called 911 to
report a man pounding on the front door of a local home. Officer John
Larrive arrived and spoke with the man who was a friend of the
homeowner. The home is for sale and the man was hoping to get a look
at the house.
Crisis Thursday 1120 hours
911 caller reported they are schizophrenic and suffering severe anxiety.
The caller took an anti-anxiety medication along with oxycodone for back
pain; not a good plan, as it caused their brain to swell along with odd
behavior. Officer Larrive requested HealthEast to stage away from the
scene until it was safe to enter the home. After assessing the situation
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the paramedics were called into the home to help and the caller was eventually transported to
the hospital by HealthEast Ambulance.
AOA Social Services Thursday 1513 hours
Sergeant Neil Garlock responded to a local senior building about a couple planning to move into
an apartment. It quickly became obvious there was a compatibility issue: the two had a
physical altercation while signing paperwork. After getting slapped, the wife broke a cane
across her husband’s legs. Building management soon learned the husband has advance
dementia but while discussing the options with them, the two 87 YOA’s became upset with
each other and a swift kick was followed by a return elbow. HealthEast ambulance arrived and
transported the man to the hospital to be held until social services could intervene. Medical
health and welfare hold filled out.
Animal Worry Friday 1148 hours
Officer Scott Patrick received a call of an injured deer that had come into the caller’s yard. He
located a very dead bloated deer. No need to dispatch the animal.
Parking Complaint Friday 1804 hours
Caller wanted Officer Willson to be aware that there is a car parked on the street that should be
moved before the snow. Advised caller that it would be handled when appropriate.
911 Cell Call Saturday 0025 hours
911 caller requested an ambulance then advised the State Patrol Dispatcher they didn’t want
the ambulance that they would call back if needed one. This went on several times with the
911 operator at the State Patrol before the DCC 911 Dispatcher was given the call. The last call
from the cell phone was back checked to an address in Mendota Heights. The caller said she
thought her husband might need an ambulance because of the large gash on his head
meanwhile a confused male could be heard in the background. Officers Urmann, Meyer and
Willson responded along with the ambulance. They found a home full of very intoxicated,
belligerent residents along with one who had a large gash on his head. Fortunately all the
stories matched the situation. The injured party volunteered to the hospital.
911 Hang up Saturday 005 hours
The DCC received a 911 hang up call from a cell phone. The number was called back and an
extremely intoxicated man answered. Stated the phone was dropped. Refused to provide any
information. A reverse check of the cell phone number revealed nothing. Only information was
it was relayed off a tower near 5030 Babcock Trail. Unable to verify or check.
Crisis Saturday 0107 hours
Officer Urmann responded to an intentional overdose call. The caller is being treated for
depression and intentionally ingested the drugs to help calm them. They were transported to
the hospital for assistance.
Intervention Sunday 2327 hours
Caller reported her ex-boyfriend, live in, was causing problems and she wanted him removed.
Upon arrival, tho, all appeared calm, as the man was asleep on the couch. Officer VonFeldt
arrived and spoke with both parties there were no allegations of an assault, damage or threats.
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After a discussion about what could legally be done to remove people from their homes all
agreed to get along for the night.
Domestic Assault Monday 1305 hours
Officer Bobby Lambert along with Officer Scott Patrick responded to a domestic in progress.
The female had run to the neighbors and called 911. Upon arrival it was quickly learned the
man had fled the area, with some of the victim’s stuff. A call was made to her phone which the
suspect answered, but he refused to turn himself in. A statement was taken documenting what
occurred. The suspect’s stepdad arrived to return the victim’s stuff. He was asked to have his
son turn himself in to prevent a warrant from being issued. He refused, saying we had the
wrong story. Unfortunately for him it is the only story. An attempt to locate for a probable
cause pick up was issued. Formal charges pending.
Assist Monday 1755 hours
A local pastor called when he spotted a woman with two young children not dressed for the
weather. He directed them into a coffee shop to warm up. The kids had PJ’s on, mom had on
flip flops, and their car was packed full of their belongings. The caller attempted to find
placement for them without success. Officer Todd Rosse arrived and assessed the situation. He
learned the mom had brought the daughter to MN from Utah for medical treatment at the
Mayo. They had bought the car just before leaving for MN and it has problems. They were
planning on staying in the car and trying to get it fixed in the morning. After a several phone
calls emergency placement was found in a nearby motel by Dakota County Social Services. The
car with no clutch was left in the parking.
Crisis Wednesday 0343 hours
Officer Peyton Fleming responded again to a report of a man in the house. The caller was
whispering to the 911 Dispatcher that a stalker was in her home, looking for “jewels” to steal.
The caller has previously reported the man living in her attic multiple times. The home was
carefully searched and no evidence of anyone other than the caller was located. A report was
forwarded to social services.
DAS/No License/No Insurance Wednesday 2333 hours
While on patrol Officer Fleming watched a car in front of him swerve from lane to lane. A quick
in squad computer check revealed the SUV registered to a dealership. A traffic stop was
immediately made and contact was made with the driver who was very honest in advising
Officer Fleming he didn’t have a license or insurance. The driver was immediately advised he
was under arrest; a quick search revealed he had ID for someone else. After verifying the
driver’s identity with the passenger, citation was issued, the SUV towed and both provided a
ride to a gas station to wait for a ride.
Stolen Vehicle Thursday 0605 hours
Caller reported his work vehicle missing. Officer Fleming learned the man went out started his
work van left it running keys in the ignition and went in the house. He was surprised to find the
van gone when he went out to leave for work. The area was check the van was nowhere to be
found. It was recovered later in the day in Roseville*** NEVER START YOUR CAR AND LEAVE IT
RUNNING UNATTENDED***
Have a great weekend! Mike