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06 14 13 JTF1 6/14/2013 The latest from 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 OFC. 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 Thanks Jerry & Jim! Ofϐicer Jerry Murphy and Reserve Ofϐicer Jim Knox represented the Mendota Heights Police Department at the Early Childhood Family Education program held at the Henry Sibley High School parking lot. Ofϐicer Murphy reported there were enough kids that they ended up staying an extra forty ϐive minutes after the event ended to make sure all the kids had an op- portunity to get inside of the police car. Sounds like fun was had by all! As many of you know, SRO Jennifer Fordham is very involved with Special Olympics and MHPD is a proud supporter of this amazing organization. This year, since our Men- dota Heights 5K has been such a successful fundraiser, we are changing the plan for the Torch Run. See the attached flyer and form to learn more and sign up. For 2013, Officer Fordham is encouraging participation and attendance at the actual Summer Games Ceremony, Friday, June 21 at Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd in Oak Park Heights. Law Enforcement partners are encouraged to come and interact with the athletes, encourage and inspire them, and enjoy the festivities. Law Enforcement partners will run the “Flame of Hope” into the Celebration Ceremonies to kick-off the event. It’s a can’t miss opportunity—one that will fill your heart with pride as you’re cheered on by those who are most inspired by you. Plan to come early—the place starts rockin’ at 5:45 pm and law enforcement gathers at 7:45 pm to run at 8:00 pm. Mark your calendars today to join in the fun! 2 6/14/2013 Solicitor Complaint Thursday 1658 hours Caller reported two well dressed women parked in front of her house, walking the neighborhood door‐ to‐door. The caller kept an eye on them unƟl Officer Peyton Fleming arrived to determine what was occurring. He learned the women worked for Comcast and were approved by the city to expand their customer base. SoliciƟng/peddling is no longer allowed in Mendota Heights unless authorized by ordi‐ nance or approved by the city aŌer providing the required informaƟon. IdenƟty TheŌ Friday 1626 hours Officer Peyton Fleming spoke with a resident who had been tricked into verifying banking informaƟon over the phone. Fortunately they quickly realized what they had done and called the bank. The account was closed and a new account was created; their next call was to the police. The caller was given the resource sheet on idenƟty theŌ and advised to watch her accounts closely. Smoke Friday 2108 hours Caller reported lots of smoke coming into her home from a ﬁre two doors down and did not believe it was within ordinance guidelines. Officer Mike Shepard arrived, checked the bonﬁre and determined the ﬁre was within code; the complainant was appropriately advised. A short Ɵme later another complain‐ ant called back, looking to speak with the Officer Shepard to learn why that bonﬁre was not put out. That party was also advised the ﬁre was within the ordinance. Marijuana in MV Friday 2203 hours Sergeant Petersen observed a vehicle weaving over the road stripes and making poor lane changes and turns. When he stopped the vehicle, he learned the driver did not have her DL with her, but was coming back from the casino. Magically, none of them had a valid DL with them, and somehow decided the girl with the misdemeanor disorderly conduct warrant out of Ramsey Cty should drive. The possible reason for the weaving was soon found—marijuana and paraphernalia, located in the driver’s purse. Driver taken to Ramsey County Jail to be booked on the warrant and she was cited for the other violaƟon. Suspicious AcƟvity Saturday 0209 hours Caller was awakened by something being thrown against a window (they later learned it was a ball). The caller saw what appeared to be young males in the backyard aƩempƟng to steal lawn furniture, now headed toward the park with a lounge chair in hand. The suspects appeared to be younger males dressed in light‐colored clothing. The caller has no teenage children and they were not aware of any‐ thing going on in the neighborhood. Officer Steve Meyer checked the area extensively, but no young people or wandering lounge chairs were found. Loud Music Saturday 0712 hours Officer Denise Urmann responded to a loud music complaint; however, by the Ɵme she arrived, the homeowner had determined the music was actually the birds singing. The caller was certain the noise was coming from the corner house behind them and was music. Officer Urmann veriﬁed again it was airplanes and birds; otherwise, it was a quiet morning in the neighborhood. Juvenile Complaint Saturday 1831 hours Officer Mike Shepard responded to a call of a young man who climbed out his second ﬂoor bedroom window and was running away. The young man had a disagreement with his mother and was now run‐ ning down the road, “shoeless”, towards dad's house. Officer Shepard made contact with Dad, who advised that his son had indeed arrived. Officer Shepard listened to both sides of the dispute and ad‐ vised the young man to go home per the parent’s court‐ordered custody agreement. AOA/US Coast Guard Saturday 2118 hours Officer Mike Shepard responded to a request for assistance from the United States Coast Guard. The Please send us your positive feedback! on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps boosts the moral e of our staff. MHPD HAS AN INTERN! MHPD has a summer intern, Dan Husbands. You may see him out and about as he learns the ropes of a police depart- ment and assists us with projects and day-to-day events and tasks. His prime role this summer is to assist with updating our Tobacco Ordinance. 3 6/14/2013 call was relayed by St. Paul PD that the Coast Guard had stopped a houseboat operaƟng on the river and the owner/operator was intoxicated. Along with the Dakota County Sheriff's Office Water Patrol Officer Shepard assisted in geƫng the intoxicated homeowner/boat operator into custody from the dock at the Pool and Yacht club. DomesƟc Monday 2232 hours Officer Steve Meyer along with Officer Jeff VonFeldt were dispatched to a domesƟc at a local motel. The 911 dispatcher advised the male half had ﬂed. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the woman who advised she and her boyfriend of nine years had been arguing all day. When she returned to the mo‐ tel where they were living, he confronted her, took her cell phone from her, yelled at and threatened to kill her. Before he took off, his parƟng giŌ was to remove the spark plugs and spark plug wires from her vehicle; desƟnaƟon was unknown. MHPD officers were unable locate the suspect; a KOPS (BOLO or ATL) alert was put out on with suspect with a pickup & hold order. Crisis Tuesday 0031 hours Officer Jeff VonFeldt received a call from a frequent complainant that there were two people hiding in her house. The 911 dispatcher was fairly certain it was a crisis call aŌer the caller advised they thought the suspect was hiding in the box‐spring of her bed. When Officer VonFeldt arrived, he ob‐ served she had pulled the box‐spring apart to verify there was no one hiding inside. Officer VonFeldt convinced the party to take her prescribed medicaƟon and get some sleep; no further calls that night. Suspicious AcƟvity Tuesday 0253 hours Officer Steve Meyer spoƩed a vehicle in the cemetery. A short Ɵme later contact was made with the lone female occupant of the vehicle. The woman stated she had family buried in the cemetery, was missing them and thought that visiƟng the gravesite in the middle of the night would help her feel closer. Party was advised the cemetery was closed for the evening; cleared, no further issues Handicapped Parking ViolaƟon Tuesday 0521 hours Officer Tanner Spicer received a complaint about a vehicle parked in the handicap space at a local senior building. Upon arrival he spoke with the caller who advised the vehicle had actually been parked in the handicap space for four or ﬁve days. In checking the vehicle license plate informaƟon on his squad computer, it was quickly determined that the registered owner did not have a handicap permit. The vehicle was cited and the building manager was advised that since it is a private parking lot they could choose to tow the car away. Ordinance ViolaƟon Tuesday 1742 hours AŌer much hullabaloo over noise issues of a neighborhood pool ﬁlter, ﬁre complaints and noise com‐ plaints, one complainant was cited for his own noise violaƟon. The complainant/suspect had turned up his music to drown out the pool noise, so loudly that the music could be heard all around the block. This indeed was a noise violaƟon under ordinance and the homeowner received a citaƟon. Officer cleared. DomesƟc Wednesday 0336 hours Officers were dispatched to a report of a domesƟc in progress at an apartment building. Upon arrival, Officer Spicer found the couple struggling over car keys. A witness had informed dispatch that she had heard the female party yelling in the parking lot, then saw her running aŌer her boyfriend; while en route, Officer Spicer also learned that the female’s mother had called to say her dauther was being assaulted by her boyfriend and thought the boyfriend would ﬂee and head back to an Indian Reserva‐ Ɵon. West St. Paul PD was requested to assist and Officer Spicer did make contact. Both were found to be very upset and had been mutually combaƟve; both parƟes had marks on them already. Neither THE RECKLESS DRIVER While driving to work, a man violently swerved his car to avoid a large box that fell out of the truck in front of him. He was soon stopped by a police officer, who had observed his reckless driving, but had also seen the box fall into the road. When traffic was stopped, and the box checked, they found large upholstery tacks inside. “I’m sorry sir” the officer said, “While you evaded the box and a collision, I’m going to have to give you a ticket.! “For what?” the man asked, amazed. “Tacks evasion.” 4 6/14/2013 party wished to pursue charges and they reportedly did not fear each other. The male party did have a warrant out of Beltrami County, for which he was arrested and taken in for booking. Officer cleared. Suspicious Vehicle Wednesday 1949 hours House siƩer called to report a suspicious vehicle near a friend’s home. Officer Todd Rosse responded and spoke with the caller who advised someone pulls up, parks their car and jogs away on a regular basis. An in‐squad computer check revealed the R/O was suspended. A short Ɵme later Officer Rosse had a conversaƟon with the owner of the vehicle, the R/O then jogged home. Welfare check Wednesday 2048 hours Caller requested we check on a party who was home alone and had been so drunk around lunchƟme they could hardly stand. Officer Rosse made contact with the person who agreed they were drunk but totally able to take care of themself. Caller advised. DUI Wednesday 2337 hours While on patrol Officer Tanner Spicer’s aƩenƟon was drawn to a car driving parƟally on the road and parƟally on the shoulder. He pulled in behind the car and acƟvated his squad camera system which captured the car as it crossed the center line and fog line. The car was stopped on Hwy 110. As soon as contact was made with the driver, it was obvious the man was intoxicated. When asked how much he had to drink he replied, “A couple.” The man agreed to do SFST’s which he failed and ulƟmately blew into the PBT ,which revealed a BAC of .208. The man was arrested and brought to MHPD where he was read the MN Implied Consent Advisory; he requested to speak with an aƩorney. He spoke with the aƩorney twice before deciding to test. The man then tested a .22 BAC on the DMT and he was transported to the Dakota County Jail for booking. Accident Thursday 0851 hours Officer Jenny Fordham was dispatched to an accident at an intersecƟon where one vehicle entered the intersecƟon and struck another vehicle. Luckily no injuries were reported and all parƟes including passengers had on seatbelts. ParƟes exchanged informaƟon; officer cleared. Rolling DomesƟc Thursday 0851 hours Officer Lambert and Sergeant Garlock helped out State Patrol as they apprehended a vehicle on the highway with a reported assault in progress. A witness had called to report that he watched the two parƟes strike at each other while driving. Upon our arrival, the driver was found to be already hand‐ cuffed by MN State Patrol and was visibly upset; the vicƟm showed obvious signs of injuries. Both parƟes were handed over to MHPD to take over and they were escorted to the police department. The situaƟon got very volaƟle in the car, as the female fought back to protect herself. When ques‐ Ɵoned, the suspect’s story was far more tame than what the vicƟm reported she experienced and what witnesses observed occurring. Truly, it’s amazing that no other cars became involved and no one was seriously injured from this incident. The male party was arrested for DomesƟc Assault and Damage to Property for damaging the interior of the vicƟm’s car and booked into the Dakota County Jail. Watch for more information and applications at: www.mendota- heights.com Get your neigh- borhood united - it’s time to plan your block event! 5 6/14/2013 6/7‐6/14 2013 YTD Calls for Service 419 3,642 Citations Issued i.e., DUI, Domestic, Etc. 98 665 Warnings 78 622 Police Reports 42 474 Response Time Average 5.21 5.01 Have a Safe Weekend! brought to you by… Stacy Kaiser Director~IT Ingredients 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ c. flax seed meal 1 5-ounce package Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries 1 bar of Godiva white chocolate torn into chunks Directions: Preheat oven to 375ºF. Using an electric mixer, beat butter or margarine and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mixing well. Combine oats, flour, flax seed meal, baking soda and salt in a separate mix- ing bowl. 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