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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
Jeff VonFeldt
Steven Meyer
Denise Urmann
Michael Shepard
Peyton Fleming
School Resource
Officer
Jennifer Fordham
Investigations
Mario Reyes
Chad Willson
Sergeants
Neil Garlock
Brian Convery
Eric Petersen
Reserves
Randy Pentel
Jarrod Spicer
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
George Castillo
Chaplains
John Snider
Lynn Liberman
Frances Colon
Alberto Vargas
Butch Millett
David Wick
Chief
Mike Aschenbrener
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Is it time for a dip in the lake? On Saturday, January 26, the Larrive’s –
Jenny & John – will be jumping into White Bear Lake to raise money for
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Larrive and help all of the Special Olympic athletes in Minnesota achieve
their dreams. This is a great organization that sticks to its mission and
helps young athletes develop into everything they have dreamed about.
Text & Drive Thursday 2309 hours
While on patrol Officer Meyer spotted a woman holding her cell phone at the top
of her steering wheel for an extended period of time. The moment she saw the
fully marked black and white alongside her she quickly set the phone down.
When Officer Meyer advised the woman why she was being stopped she
responded that she was not texting she was using her mp3 player. Unfortunately
the phone was still on to the texting screen alongside of her. When this was
pointed out the woman admitted to texting a person she knew who drove past.
Assist Friday 1054 hours
Officer Scott Patrick responded to a request for assistance from the MSP as they
had no troopers in the area. Upon arrival he learned a 20 YOA female had gotten
out of her mom’s car and walked off. Eventually a trooper showed up and took
care of the young lady.
Welfare Check Friday 1150 hours
Officer Patrick responded on a welfare check for man that didn’t show up at
work. The caller advised the man was meeting someone from Craigslist the night
before. The man’s car was not at home and the man was concerned. Officer
Patrick made contact with the concerned co‐worker who was advised the man
was residing in the Dakota County jail.
AOA Friday 0945 hours
Investigator Willson along with Sgt. Neil Garlock assisted in the execution of a
warrant a local home. The juvenile suspect had come to the attention of another
PD who was investigating a series of crimes in which the youth had been
involved. A variety of electronics were seized. The youth left with parents.
DAS Sunday 2059 hours
While on patrol Officer Steve Meyer stopped a car that’s registration showed
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The latest news from the Mendota Heights Police Department
01/25/2013
the registered owner to be suspended. The driver was the registered owner. They were cited for not
having proof of insurance, fail to display current registration and DAS. While Officer Meyer was making
his citation notes the car started to drive away again. The car was stopped a short distance down the
road and the driver was again cited for driving after suspension.
Bad Luck Sunday 0832 hours
Caller reported they hit a black car crossing the road. Officer Lambert responded to the scene. The
driver advised the cat didn’t have any tags and might be alive. The car ran off as Officer Lambert
approached.
AOA Crash Sunday 1430 hours
Officer Tanner Spicer responded to the report of an injury crash on I‐494 just east of Pilot Knob. He was
on scene moments later where multiple good Samaritans were helping, including an off‐duty fire fighter
and a nurse who assisted until HealthEast Paramedics arrived. The car had flipped on its roof sliding for
several hundred feet before coming to rest. Both occupants were firmly held in place by seat belt.
MHFD responded to extricate the driver, who unfortunately died on scene. The passenger was
transported to the hospital by HealthEast for minor injuries. The State Patrol investigated and wrote the
crash report.
Exposure (to cold) Sunday 1456 hours
Officer Bobby Lambert responded to the high school after a call of a 15 YOA female outside with no
jacket, hat or mittens. The young lady reported her fingers were tingling. After some discussion it was
learned she had a fight with her aunt and was kicked out of the apartment building. Transported home
and turned over the call to the WSPPD.
Burglary Monday 0617 hours
Officer Meyer met employees who found evidence the business had been broken into over the
weekend. The building was checked and evidence of entry was found. At 0946 hours Officer Larrive
responded back to the business and watched video of a male in the building. Several spots were located
for fingerprints and DNA gathering. Investigator Mario Reyes arrived a short time later to process the
scene. Officer Larrive located a potential suspect and was actively attempting to make contact with
them.
911 / Disturbance Monday 2037 hours
Group home resident called 911 and wants to leave now! Employee at the group home answered
phone on call back. Resident upset because they were having internet troubles and wanted to leave.
DCC advised that if the resident takes their prescriptions they are calm and in control. Sgt. Convery
responded and assisted staff in resolving the situation.
DAR / No Insurance Tuesday 1201 hours
While on patrol Officer John Larrive ran a vehicle license plate check which revealed the R/O of the SUV
was revoked. The car was quickly stopped. The driver stated she was the R/O. Eventually the woman
was identified by her MN D/L picture on the squad computer screen. She was cited the car impounded
and driver was given a ride to work.
Theft from auto Wednesday 0930 hours
Sgt. Garlock responded to a local motel about a damaged car with items missing. The owner of the car
had left town on an earlier flight but still wanted the damage and theft documented. A side window of
the car was smashed out to allow the thief to steal a pair of pac boots and a green bag. Owner to call
when he gets back to MSP.
Burglary Wednesday 1323 hours
Sgt. Convery was flagged down by a man who reported a co‐worker had stopped a B/M carrying two
rolls of copper out of their warehouse. He left when confronted, hopped in a truck along with his
partner and fled. Incident occurred around lunchtime.
AOA Crash Wednesday 2259 hours
Officer Peyton Flemings along with Sgt. Convery assisted the MSP on a one car crash under the overpass
of Hwy 13. The lone man in the car sustained multiple injuries and was transport to Regions Hospital.
Have a great weekend! Mike