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12 14 12 JTF12/14/2011 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 “Just the Facts” The latest news from the Mendota Heights Police Department 12/14/2011 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. 12/14/2011 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