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Heights Police
Department
Support Staff
Kim Henning
Susan Donovan
Trista Miller
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
Chad Willson
Sergeants
Neil Garlock
Brian Convery
Eric Petersen
Reserves
Randy Pentel
Jarrod Spicer
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
George Castillo
Chaplains
Frances Cuenca
Joel Detlefsen
Lynn Liberman
Butch Millett
Sue Plucker
John Snider
David Wick
Chief
Mike Aschenbrener
No Proof of Ins / No Drivers License Friday 0121 hours
Officer Denise Urmann observed a car stopped in the middle of Hwy 13
just south of Hwy 110. As the squad car approached, the car started to
drive away. A traffic stop was initiated and it was learned the person
was just looking for her new place of employment. Unfortunately she
did not have a MN driver’s license or proof of insurance in the car.
Crisis Prevention Friday 0856 hours
Officer Patrick provided some advice to an employer who was severing
ties with a volatile employee. Thus far, the employee has only
exhibited behaviors which concerned the caller; they have not received
any threats from the employee. Advice given on how to proceed and
prevent problems in the future.
911 Saturday 0945 hours
Male called 911 and asked for medical information. He wouldn’t tell
the 911 dispatcher what the problem and then hung up the phone. On
his next call back, the man advised he was just looking to speak with
someone who could provide info on medical triage. After tying up the
911 line a little longer it was learned the man couldn’t find a phone
number for a help line. Officer Bobby Lambert responded and found
no medical emergency.
Littering Saturday 2339 hours
Starting in mid‐December 2012, the PD began receiving complaints of
late night trash dumping along Wentworth Avenue. Officer Shepard
had begun attempting to track the trash as it appeared to have been
from a tobacco shop. Over time, he was able to pinpoint the dates,
times and business the trash was coming from. On Saturday night,
after work, the suspect proceeded down Wentworth and onto
Wachtler Avenue. Soon thereafter, upon following the vehicle, trash
magically began appearing on the road and the suspect car was
stopped. The driver first denied any involvement and then after
further discussion, apologized. After a Miranda interview, the case was
sent to the prosecutor for charging.
Assist Sunday 1125 hours
Caller reported water running from an outside faucet of a vacant
home. Officer Patrick arrived on scene and was able to gain entrance
into the house, locate the water main and shut it off. The realtor who
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has the property listed was notified of the problem.
Suspicous Vehicle Monday 0424 hours
Cell phone caller reported a suspicious vehicle in parking lot occupied by a lone man. The
caller advised the man appeared to be vomiting. Officer VonFeldt checked the parking lot
and located the vehicle. It was a plow driver waiting for his boss to arrive. Clear without
incident.
Threats Monday 1801 hours
Officer Mike Shepard received a call from a local collection agency who was afraid one of the
debtors was going to show up at the business. After speaking with the caller it was learned
that no direct threats were made to the employee of the collection company. They had just
threatened to get the money and bring it to them.
Threats (long distance) Monday 2122 hours
Every Monday for the past several weeks a drunk female from MN calls a police department
in Mississippi to file complaints about a man. The duty Sgt spoke with Officer Shepard hoping
to put an end to the drunken rants. The drunk female never leaves a name when she calls
but they have deduced that she was in a long distance relationship that did not go well. The
duty Sgt reported he thought the address was in our area. After some digging and with the
help of St Paul PD, a name and address out of White Bear Lake was located. Information
relayed to Mississippi and WBL.
Welfare Check Tuesday 1737 hours
Non‐custodial parent called to complain that 10 YOA was home alone sick. The reporting
party’s sister responded to the house but was advised by ex‐husband to leave the property.
Reporting party didn’t feel child should be home alone and sister awaited officer’s arrival.
When Sgt Convery arrived at the home he was met by stepmom who had been checking on
the child. It was soon determined no intervention was needed; child was safe and the
situation was legal.
Medical Tuesday 175o hours
Officer John Larrive responded to an address along Hwy 110 when a 69 YOA female reported
she was going into shock after breaking her arm and was going to transport herself to the
hospital. (Not a good idea!) HealthEast ambulance arrived and transported the woman.
? 911 Tuesday 1942 hours
The DCC handled a call for MHPD about altering a cell phone, the man had called 911 to
report the traffic light at Hwy 110 and Dodd out of service. Now his cell phone will only call
911. Hence his discussion with the 911 dispatcher. The man was not happy to learn that we
don’t alter the use of cell service and was referred to his provider.
Concern Wednesday 1318 hours
Officer Bobby Lambert was asked to call a person who was concerned about a conversation
they had just had. The caller advised they while working out they overheard another party
say some concerning things, talking about losing their job and about the Oakdale shootings.
Officer Lambert advised the reporting party.
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Crisis Wednesday 1448 hour
Officer Bobby Lambert and Sgt Neil Garlock responded to the call of an 8 YOA in crisis. The
call was dispatched while he was attempting to kick the windshield out of a car. Upon arrival
the child had settled down to the point where the situation could be sorted out. After
conversation with mom and a social worker, the youngster agreed to go with the ambulance
to the hospital.
Recognition
On January 15, 2013 the MHPD Staff received the following recognitions:
Retiring Police Support Specialist Sandie Ristine for six years of service,
MHPD Reserve Police Officers Randy Pentel, Jesse Mettner, George
Castillo Parker and Volunteer Coordination Rebecca Pentel for their time
and contributions,
Thank you and Congratulations to Reserve Officer Jesse Mettner for his
service and his new appointment as a West St Paul Police Officer.
Officer Tanner Spicer received a letter of commendation for his patience
and training which resulted in preventing a suicide attempt off the Hwy 13
bridge last fall,
Peyton Fleming for five years of service with the department,
Officer Jeffory VonFeldt, Officer Peyton Fleming and Reserve Officers
Jeffrey Parker and Randy Pentel for their work in organizing the 50th
Anniversary of our police department, and
All our Reserve Officers/Coordinators received the President’s Volunteer
Service Aware for achieving and surpassing the volunteer services
standards, and
Reserve Officer Jerry Murphy received the Lifetime Service Award from the
Office of President Obama for forty‐five years of volunteerism with MHPD.
Congratulations to all and thank you for all your hard work and dedication to
the pursuit of public safety.
Have a great weekend! Mike & Kim