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The Mendota
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
Performance Management Center 2013 (click on title to see city stats)
2012 heralded some new goals for the City of Mendota Heights; one is to
track events related to each department in the City. To keep everyone
current on our PD’s success at achieving its goals, the first JTF each
month will report on how we did the previous month and how we are
doing year-to-date on goal measurement.
Police Department Statistics 2011 2012 2013 2013
YTD Feb
CAD calls for service 7618 8531 1238 564
Citations issued (DUI, domestic, etc.) 1818 1511 154 65
Warnings 996 1173 203 101
Police Reports 1030 1124 185 74
Arrests
Response time average 5:55 5:18 4:54 4:49
For more information, explanations and comparison information please
got to the MN BCA website: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/statistics-reports.aspx
Welfare Check Friday 0134 hours
Officer Steve Meyer was asked to check on a male passed out in the front
seat of his car. The caller attempted to wake the man up before calling
for assistance. Officer Meyer was successful in waking the man up and
this time alcohol was not involved. The man was just too tired to drive all
the way home. After a brief conversation with the officer he perked up
enough to finish the trip home.
Suspicious Activity Friday 1254 hours
Officer Tanner Spicer received a message from the DCC to see the
manager of a local business about suspicious activity occurring in their
parking lot late at night. Officer Spicer, while working an earlier shift,
gathered some very useful information that will likely lead to some
future narcotics arrests.
Medical Friday 1524 hours
Spring is in the air. Officer Tanner Spicer responded to a local college on
a reported allergic reaction. The student was stung by a bee! (I guess
spring is in the air!) Shortly after Officer Spicer arrived on scene
HealthEast Ambulance arrived. The young man was immediately
transported to the hospital.
“Just the Facts”
The latest news from the Mendota Heights Police Department
3/7/2013
Medical Friday 1612 hours
Officer Spicer, the State Patrol, Mendota Heights Fire along were all dispatched to assist a BLS
ambulance who’s patient had a heart attack while enroute to the hospital. It was quickly
learned the patient was DNR/DNI (do not resuscitate, do not intubate). Officer Spicer quickly
cancelled off the other emergency responders en route to the ambulance.
Alarm Friday 1904 hours
The DCC received notification from an alarm company of an audible alarm at a residence.
Officer Mike Shepard checked the home noting it was secure but it did have a broken window.
The homeowner was advised and an hour later the homeowner’s mom called for an officer to
do a walk-through. No problems found on walk through.
Warrant Arrest Friday 2013 hours
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office called seeking help in making a warrant arrest. The
officers worked with WSPPD to verify the man was hiding at mom’s apartment in Mendota
Heights. Officers Spicer and Shepard arrested the man on violation of his conditional release
from custody. The man was transported to the Washington County Jail in Stillwater where he
was turned over to a deputy.
One Ticket’s Not Enough! Friday 2135 hours
Eagan PD cited a young man at 2114 hours at the SA on Mendota Heights Road for driving with
a suspended license. EPD had the young man park his car until a valid driver could come and
pick him up. Officer Tanner Spicer was in the area and spoke with the Eagan officer who
advised him of what had occurred. Officer Spicer headed to the SA, in a fully marked black and
white squad, and spotted the car as a young man jumped in the driver’s seat. He pulled the
squad across the street and waited a very short time. Unfortunately the young man couldn’t
help himself and drove out of the parking, only to be stopped by Officer Spicer. This time the
car was impounded and the man was dropped off at his intended destination.
Overdose Friday 2141 hours
Officer Shepard along with HealthEast Ambulance responded to a Lilydale business on a woman
down. The caller, trained in first aid, reported the woman was unconscious and not looking
well, but didn’t think alcohol was involved. It was learned the party was on a prescription
medication. The woman did start vomiting and came around enough to refuse transportation
to the hospital.
Suspicious Activity Sunday 0040 hours
A local business owner called to report he was watching a truck on a live video feed from his
business security system. The truck was occupied, running and in an area that no one should be
in. Officer Shepard arrived moments later and the truck was GOA.
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Crash Sunday 0151 hours
Caller reported they were awakened by the sound of a car crash on Delaware Avenue. Officers
Meyer and Rosse responded to what turned out to be a single car crash south of Hwy 110.
MHFD was needed to extricate the lone occupant from the vehicle. Assistance from local K-9
units confirmed that no occupants were thrown from the car. MHFD along with HealthEast
medics worked hard to try and save the driver. Unfortunately the young man succumbed to his
injuries on scene. The Medical Examiner took over while Officers worked to find and notify the
family.
Open Door Monday 0231 hours
Officer Tanner Spicer found an open door on Henry Sibley High School. The door to the band
room was propped open. Officer Spicer along with a K-9 from WSPPD searched the entire
building; no crooks found. The keyholder was unable to respond. Officers secured the building
after searching it and cleared.
Obscene Texts Monday 2024 hours
The DCC relayed a complaint about text messages to Officer Peyton Fleming. The caller
requested Officer Fleming talk to them only by phone. In speaking with the complainant Officer
Fleming learned the party had been receiving graphic, obscene text messages from a number
out of the Washington DC area. A reverse check revealed the number to be blocked. The caller
asked Officer Fleming not to make contact with the owner. Several options were provided,
including working with the phone company to block the number.
AOA – Public Works Tuesday 0750 hours
Officer John Larrive responded to a request from public works to stand by while they plowed a
cul-de-sac on the west side of town. One of the residents has multiple issues with all of his
neighbors and/or anyone else who happens to come in contact with. The man did not come
outside while the cul-de-sac was cleared of snow.
Crisis Wednesday 1605 hours
Group home called seeking assistance in calming down an out-of-control client. The man could
be heard screaming in the background. Officer John Larrive arrived on scene, the man took his
medications, all fine. Clear no further problems.
Warning Wednesday 2044 hours
While working traffic Officer Peyton Fleming clocked a speeder as he caught up with the car the
in squad computer showed the registered owner to be revoked with two active arrest warrants.
The driver was not happy with his brother, who was the actual violator. Officer Fleming
compared the booking photo with the driver’s brother D/L photo and confirmed the story. The
driver was warned for speeding and given some advice on how to straighten out the mess his
brother created and sent on his way.
Have a great weekend! Mike & Kim
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