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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
SUPPORT STAFF
Kim Henning
Trista Miller
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
Jim Knox
Jeff Parker
George Castillo
CHAPLAINS
Frances Cuenca
Joel Detlefsen
Lynn Liberman
Butch Millett
Sue Plucker
John Snider
David Wick
CHIEF
Mike Aschenbrener
DECEMBER 13, 2013
Submitted By: Police Chief Mike Aschenbrener Winter Travel
Winter travel can be dangerous if you don’t plan ahead. This week’s weather was nearly fatal for
several unfortunate people. Exposure to the elements can quickly cause problems. With wind chills at
‐50 below zero, it only takes a few minutes to find yourself in trouble. Are you ready for cold
weather? Is your car ready for –25⁰? Are you ready to be outside? A car kit can mean the difference
between life and death if you end up in a ditch somewhere in a snow storm. Here are some tips:
Keep your fuel topped off
Make sure your tires are ready for winter travel
Pay attention to the forecast
Stay off the cruise control
Allow extra stopping distance
Don’t lock up your brakes if you are sliding, turn into a skid and accelerate slowly
Use emergency flashers and fuel sparingly
Pack a winter survival kit: food, candles, water, a blanket or sleeping bag, warm clothing, shovel,
jumper cables, a bag of cat litter (for weight and traction), flashlight & flares. For more information
about winter travel: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/weather‐awareness‐preparedness/Pages/
winter‐driving.aspx
Museums:
http://www.tcmrm.org/
http://www.mcm.org/
http://thebakken.org/
http://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/
http://www.minnesotahistorycenter.org/
http://new.artsmia.org/
http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/
http://www.walkerart.org/
http://www.mtmuseum.org/
Theatre / Shows:
http://www.childrenstheatre.org/
http://www.stagestheatre.org/
http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org/
http://www.guthrietheater.org/
http://www.chanhassentheatres.com/
Roller Skating:
http://www.rollergarden.com/
http://skateville.com/
http://www.wooddalefunzone.com/
Mall of America:
http://www.mallofamerica.com/
Indoor Play Areas:
http://www.ci.new‐brighton.mn.us/
http://www.shoreviewcommunitycenter.com/
http://maplegrovemn.gov/
http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us
http://edinamn.gov
http://www.cityofeagan.com
http://www.adventureparkmn.com
Swimming:
http://www.waterparkofamerica.com/
http://www.thedepotminneapolis.com/water‐park.php
www.venetianwaterpark.com/
www.shoreviewcommunitycenter.com/facilities/tropics‐indoor
‐waterpark
http://www.ci.inver‐grove‐heights.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=97
Zoos:
http://www.mnzoo.com/
http://www.comozooconservatory.org/
Choo Choo Bob’s:
http://choochoobobs.com/
Movies Theatre, Sporting Event, Bowling, Arcades, Library
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Fraud Friday 2122 hours
Officer Todd Rosse responded to a local liquor store on a call of a purchase being made from a stolen credit
card. Upon arrival, he observed the suspect chatting some occupants of a vehicle in the parking lot. The
suspect stated that he often goes and purchases alcohol for the underage consumers (vehicle occupants) using
a credit card provided by the driver. After questioning all parties and searching them and the vehicles, sever-
al credit cards were located that were not in either party’s name nor anyone they were on scene with. Both
males were transported to the Dakota County Jail.
Burglary Saturday 1416 hours
Officers Lambert and Patrick were dispatched to a home on an after the fact burglary. The homeowner ar-
rived home to find a window broken out along with the front door partially ajar. Most of their valuable items
were still in the home with the exception of a fire safe. Under investigation.
Ongoing Vandalism Saturday 1410 hours
Officer Lambert responded to an address that has reported several recent incidents involving vandalism; this
one impacted their outdoor Christmas decorations. Case is under investigation
Un-Sportsman-like Theft #1 Saturday 1600 hours
Reporting party called in and spoke with Officer Todd Rosse in regard to a iPhone 4s phone with a purple
Otterbox cover with a name written on it that was stolen from a basketball player during her basketball tour-
nament. The phone had been in the bleachers with some of her other items nearby the team and they ini-
tially thought it was grabbed by accident. The phone was track-able and suspect information is pending. Un-
der investigation.
Un-Sportsman-like Theft #2 Saturday 2014 hours
Reporting party called in and spoke with Officer Todd Rosse in regard to several items stolen from her bag
during a basketball tournament. The basketball player’s bag was with her teammates’ bags, approximately 20
feet away from them, courtside. When she returned to retrieve the bag, she found items from the bag were
gone, including Beats Studio purple headphones and wallet with cash and forms of ID. No witnesses were
found to the incident. Under investigation.
Drunkenness Monday 1141 hours
Officer John Larrive responded to the High School on a report of students who had consumed alcohol.
In meeting with the two students, they both denied any alcohol use yet the smell of alcohol was apparent.
Larrive requested they both perform a PBT test in which they both failed. Both juveniles were issued
citations for underage consumption and remained at school to deal with school and home consequences.
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DAR/NO Ins Wednesday 0151 hours
While on routine patrol, Officer Tanner Spicer observed a vehicle making an illegal U-turn on Hwy 13.
After running the plate, it showed the driver had a revoked status. The driver then admitted to having no
insurance and therefore, was issued a citation for DAR and no insurance. The vehicle was towed.
Check Welfare Wednesday 1659 hours
Officer Denise Urmann and Sergeant Eric Petersen were dispatched to check the welfare of a young male who
reportedly tried to harm himself at his place of employment the previous day. Upon meeting the male, he
admitted to harming himself and also stated he was under a lot of stress lately. The male has attempted harm
to himself in the past so he was transported to the hospital on a psych hold.
Public Domestic Wednesday 1132 hours
Sergeant Garlock took an after the fact report of an assault that occurred while watching an elementary school
concert. He had been taping the performance, and his ex started yelling at him, wanting to speak with him.
As he continued video taping, trying to ignore her, the wife smacked him in the back of the head and left.
Many witnesses observed the incident. He did not wish to press charges, but a restraining order will now be in
progress.
Fraud Wednesday 1802 hours
Officer Urmann responded to a residence of an out-of-state business owner, who reported someone had
fraudulently purchased an item using that business account, but the item was actually shipped to his own ad-
dress and then removed upon arrival by an unknown suspect. Extra patrols requested, under investigation.
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Please join us in helping ensure that every child can experience a wonder-filled
Christmas in 2013. The Mendota Heights Police Department is sponsoring drop boxes
for toys at City Hall; you will find them on both levels. Officer Denise Urmann,
along with Police Reserves, will drop the toys at KARE 11 on
December 19th for the 6:00 pm news.
MAKE YOUR DONATION AT MH POLICE OR CITY HALL LOBBY
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A local man emailed
to thank Officer
Todd Rosse for his
quick and
understanding
response to his
situation and also
mentioned how
fortunate Mendota
Heights is to have
such a great
police force!
Mendota Heights
Mayor Krebsbach
thanked Sergeant
Brian Convery and
Becky Pentel for all
of their hard work in
organizing and
hosting the 2013
Citizens Academy.
The Burnsville PD
sent a letter
thanking Sergeant
Brian Convery and
Police Reserve
Randy Pentel for
helping coordinate
the search in Lilydale
Regional Park.
Please send us your
positive feedback
on our staff to:
pdrecords@
mendota-heights.com
Your feedback is greatly
appreciated and helps boost
the morale of our staff.
Have a Safe Week!
Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood:
http://mendota.prophoenix.com/CS/CrimeMapping.aspx
If you are a Mendota Heights resident and you are going out of town or on
vacation, you can notify MHPD of your outing and we will be more than happy to
keep a watchful eye on your home while you are away. The House Check Request
online form is available on our website; we have similar forms in the MHPD lobby
and we will take your info over the phone.
MHPD offers monthly Car Seat Safety Checks. To schedule an appointment,
call 651.452.1366 to contact Ofϐicer Jennifer Fordham.
MHPD has a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the PD where Dakota
County residents can safely and anonymously dispose of their prescription drugs
and over‐the‐counter medication.
12/06—12/13 2013 YTD
Calls for Service 142 7995
Citations 28 1,473
Warnings 3 1,194
Police Reports 23 992
Response Time Average 6.52 5.23