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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
National Signing Day
David Reyes, pictured
with Dad, Investigator
Mario, and Mom,
Gloria, signing his
national letter of
intent to play baseball
at Bemidji State University. Congratulations
David. Go Beavers!
Severe Weather Awareness Week
How do your sirens get activated?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QfySyNAKbGk
Click here: Emergency Alert Program make sure you are registered and
have your personal preferences set on ways you would like to be notified
in an emergency.
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Thank You DCC! April 14-20,
2013 is National Public Safety
Telecommunications Week, a time
when citizens can thank public
safety men and women who
respond to emergency calls and dispatch emergency professionals and
equipment during times of crisis. Americans can show gratitude to 9-1-1 call
takers, dispatchers, technicians that maintain radio and emergency phone
systems, communications staff trainers, communications center personnel,
and other public safety telecommunications staff across the country who work
tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to help you during emergencies.
Remember to thank everyone at the Dakota Communications Center
(DCC) who ensure the 350,000+ calls for Police, Fire and Ambulance get
to the first responders
Car vs Fire Hydrant Thursday 0900 hours
During the awful weather last week – hopefully the last of this strange
“Sprin‐ter” season ‐ Officer Scott Patrick encountered a vehicle that had
slid into a fire hydrant and had damage to both hydrant and vehicle. St
Paul Water notified of damage. Officer cleared.
Huffing Thursday 1218 hours
Officer John Larrive responded to a business plaza on the report of a man
lying on the floor convulsing. Caller reported they thought he was huffing
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(spraying a substance like paint or cleaner into a bag and breathing in the fumes). HealthEast
Ambulance staged a short distance away while Officer Larrive assessed the situation. The man was not a
problem once he stopped convulsing. Apparently the dentist refused to pull a tooth for him and this
was his medication. Transported to the Mission in St. Paul.
Traffic Stop Thursday 1322 hours
Last week MHPD participated in a seat belt enforcement saturation patrol. While on duty for this
enforcement, Officer Denise Urmann had a traffic stop that ended with several charges. Not only was
the driver unlicensed, but the licensed passenger/parent did not have insurance on the vehicle. To top
it off, the juvenile boy in the backseat was not properly restrained either. Citations were issued and the
vehicle was towed.
Drugs Thursday 1330 hours
Officer Jennifer Fordham was notified of a student exhibiting strange medical symptoms and appeared
intoxicated. It was soon determined that he was under the influence, supported by the presence of a
baggie of prescription medication that belonged to someone else. Another student with the same
symptoms was found soon after and also sported a similar baggie of un‐prescribed/illegal medication.
Both parties ended up being hospitalized and both incidents will be submitted for formal charges for
felony possession of narcotics.
Domestic Assault Thursday 1620 hours
Officer John Larrive was called back to MHPD to take a report from a victim of ongoing abuse. The victim
explained there had been both physical and verbal abuse since their marriage about a month ago and it
had escalated to an incident involving choking. She was provided with Dakota County resource info,
including shelters and she had supportive family giving her assistance. An Emergency Order for
Protection (OFP) had already been filed; case has been forwarded to the prosecutor for charging.
Theft Friday 1008 hours
A local business called to report a possible theft of laptops. They had received a shipment entirely
shrink‐wrapped. A few hours after receiving it and opening the package, a portion of it was missing
their ordered equipment. Officer John Larrive did take an informational report; he requested they
review any surveillance video to determine if a crime was truly committed.
Theft of gas (maybe) Friday 1115 hours
A local gas station reported that a man had pumped gas but did not have a way to pay he offered to
provided collateral in the form of a plasma card and his girlfriend’s credit card. He said he would be
back to pay. While the receipt of collateral as payment made it a civil agreement, Officer Larrive did
contact the party, reminding him to pay and to come pick up the cards as they were now at MHPD.
They did come in on 4/17 to pick up their cards. Cleared.
Neighbor Dispute Friday 1342 hours
Officer Todd Rosse was once again summoned to a neighbor dispute. The female neighbor gets irate
with her neighbor, thinking he’s a slacker since the only thing he cares about is cleaning his garage (he
could volunteer or something, like her hubby!). So, she gets verbal and makes certain hand gestures and
the recipient gets mad. They were both encouraged to simply ignore each other and drop it or charges
could be filed.
AOA/No Seatbelt! Saturday 0658 hours
On the last day of the seatbelt enforcement, MSP aired a rollover crash where the driver had been
ejected; Officer Tanner Spicer responded to assist and found the flipped over car the I494 / I35E / Hwy
55 interchange area. He along with other officers located the driver who had very serious injuries from
being ejected. Officers performed CPR until HealthEast Paramedics arrived and transported the man to
the hospital. The man died later in the morning. In this case a seatbelt would have more than likely
saved his life. Crash report handled by MSP.
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Welfare Check Saturday 1119 hours
Officer John Larrive responded to a local home after a caller, known to the PD, had read the 911
dispatchers the riot act. First call: she was upset about an “addition” to her car, but hung on the 911
operator. Dispatcher called her back and asked her address; she hung up again. 3rd call ‐ she demanded
to speak to a supervisor, but hung up again. Officer Larrive arrived and spoke with the woman who
thought a foot rest had been added to her car. Did we mention our appreciation of our dispatchers?
Welfare Check / Miscellaneous Saturday 1233 hours
Caller requested a “good officer” to speak with, Officer Larrive responded to another regular caller’s
home who continually reports there are strange men living in her attic. Today she reported that she saw
a “drugged female entertainer” in her home yesterday; caller has decided to board it all up.
Vandalism Sunday 1221 hours
A local business owner called to report vandalism to his business after he had left at 2200 hours the
previous night. When he arrived a noon, he found what looked like a cheeseburger and an ice cream
cone smeared on the front door and was now dried. Suspect information was provided and info passed
on to investigations.
AOA State Patrol Monday 0223 hour
Sgt Eric Petersen responded to assist the State with a semi‐crash north bound I35E near I494 callers
reported truck off the road. Motorists stopped to help the semi driver who was passed out behind the
wheel of the semi. The driver had been hauling mail (literally) when he passed out, left the road,
crossed the merge, went up the embankment and was stuck in the fence. The man was transported by
HealthEast paramedics.
Theft Tuesday 1805 hours
Officer Peyton Fleming responded to a theft at a local drug store. The active thieves had been the
subject of a metro wide alert the day before. The female went in stole a bunch of nail polish and fled.
The car was stopped a short distance away, the thieves were identified, and one provided some helpful
information. Both were booked into the Dakota County Jail and other departments were notified.
Disturbance Wednesday 1420 hours
Caller reported that she can hear very loud but low microwave humming noises. She wanted Officer
Steve Meyer to bring some testing instruments over and find the source, but not now, as he might wake
someone up. Report filed next to previous complaints about a steam shovel in the park, ships, trains
and mean neighbors. Officer Meyer did walk the neighborhood just to be sure.
Threats Wednesday 1249 hours
Sgt Neil Garlock responded to a local business to assist with an employee termination. The woman was
told she was terminated; she got mad and told management she was going to shoot the place up or get
a bomb. She was waiting in a conference room when Sgt Garlock arrived. She was a little more than
surprised to see him. The woman reports she never watches the news and had no idea what was going
on in the world. After a conversation about the Boston bombings and her intentions; she apologized
was escorted to her car with no further incidents.
Enforcement Update
The seatbelt wave was, overall, a success, with our officers writing 33 seatbelt citations, which over the
course of a week, is pretty good! It seems people are getting better at buckling up. We wish the victim
of the fatal crash had also done that.
NEXT – today begins the “Distracted Driving” enforcement! Put down your cell phone, coffee cup,
razor, makeup, newspaper…and simply drive! Never Text and Drive – not only is it unsafe, but a fine will
also be involved. Practice: Hands at 10 & 2; eyes forward, focus on the road and the cars around you!
Remember ‐ the lives of all those around you are depending on your vigilance!
Have a great weekend!
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