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01 24 14 JTF1 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 Lenny Andrie CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener JANUARY 24, 2014 Dakota County Traffic Safety Project Submitted B y : Police Serg e a n t Neil Garloc k “Ugh, my car won’t start because of the cold!” “Schools are closed again!” “Burr, the house is freezing because of the temps!” “I am still cold even though I am wearing my jacket, hat and mittens!” The things we can take for granted… think of the people out there in this cold State of Minnesota who are unfortunate and do not have the essential cold winter gear like jackets, snow pants, hats, mittens and boots. Do you have a jacket in your closet that you never wear yet cannot seem to get rid of it because “you might wear it someday?” Do you have winter gear that you have grown out of or isn't stylish enough for you to wear? YOU CAN HELP! Here are some local resources where you can donate your much needed winter gear to those in need: http://www.josephscoatmn.org/ http://onewarmcoat.org/ http://salvationarmynorth.org/ http://peopleservingpeople.org/ http://www.ccspm.org/ In September of 2005, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety awarded the Dakota County Traffic Safety Project $78,000. The agencies covered in the grant were, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Dakota County, Eagan, Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, South St Paul and West St Paul. The grant allowed officers to work outside of their jurisdictions through a Mutual Police Assistance Agreement. The DCSTP targeted geographic areas on specific dates. The current grant emphasizes the concept of high visibility to get the message out. Officers are required to wear high visibility traffic vests and electronic signs are used to designate the enforcement area. The grant focuses on 4 enforcement areas: DWI, seatbelt, speed and distracted driving. During the 2013 grant year, 206 officers worked 6487 enforcement hours. 6791 citations were issued and 8689 warnings were given. 125 drivers were arrested for drunk driving. The funding amount for the grant has increased each year. The 2014 DCTSP was awarded $355,000. So when you drive by an officer on a traffic stop, move over. It’s the LAW. 2 Fraud Thursday 1940 hours Officer Todd Rosse was dispatched to contact a reporting party concerning fraud. The RP stated that his credit company had called him to notify him of a suspicious online purchase at a sporting goods store. The sporting good store mentioned that the particular items were well known to be purchased in fraudulent activity. The card has since been cancelled and is being looked into by the sporting goods fraud department as well as MHPD Investigations. Harassing Communication Friday 0944 hours Officer Jennifer Fordham was notified by a concerned parent of harassing voicemail message that was left on her juvenile son’s voicemail. The mother stated she was doing regular supervisory checks on her son’s voicemail and found a disturbing voicemail. The voicemail included three male voices and one in particular telling her son to kill himself with details on how to do so. This serious situation is under investigation. If you or anyone you know is being bullied or harassed, contact the police department immediately. Property Damage Accident Friday 1057 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to a two car property damage accident. Driver one was attempting to pull out onto Mendota Heights Road from Concord Way but did not see driver two traveling eastbound on Mendota Heights Road until it struck driver two’s front driver’s side tire. There were no injuries. Driver one vehicle was towed. No citations issued. DWI Friday 2205 hours Officers Jeff VonFeldt responded to location report of a vehicle in someone’s yard and upon arrival, he found it stuck in a snowbank in complainant’s yard. The driver was unsuccessfully attempting to back the vehicle out. VonFeldt approached the driver who was seated in the vehicle and could immediately smell alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle along with bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. After clearly failing all SFST’s he was placed under arrest and placed in the squad car. He was belligerent and uncooperative the entire way kicking at the windows and screaming. After refusing to test, the paperwork was completed and put back in a squad car for a trip to jail for 2nd Degree DUI. Again, he exhibited same uncooperative behavior during the trip to Dakota County Jail and he was happily turned over to detention deputies. Damage to Property Saturday 1722 hours Officer Peyton Fleming was dispatched initially to a report of an attempted burglary. In meeting with the complainant, he believed someone had tried to gain entry into his business due to a small chip and crack on the lower portion of the front door. After inspecting the door, it did not seem as if there were signs of attempted burglary. It is believed that the damage was caused from a rock being kicked up from a snow blower during the area around the business was plowed the previous night. No further action. Damage to Property Saturday 2346 hours Officer Tanner Spicer responded to a home on a report of a broken vehicle window and side mirror. The complainant stated he heard a loud smash from inside the home then went outside to find the back window of his vehicle and the side mirror mashed out. The complainant could not think of anyone that may have wanted to cause this damage and due to no evidence of possible suspects, this case is inactive. 3 DAR/Warrant Saturday 2354 hours While on routine patrol, Sergeant Eric Petersen conducted a random routine license plate and learned the female RO of the vehicle in front of him only had an instructional permit. Petersen conducted a traffic stop and approached the vehicle to find a female driver, male passenger and three small children. Upon running the driver’s DL, it showed the driver to have a status of revoked as well as an outstanding warrant. The female was taken into custody, issued a citation for DAR and given a ride to Dakota County Jail to be booked for the warrant. The male passenger had a valid DL and took possession of the vehicle and the children. Theft Sunday 1407 hours Officer John Larrive was dispatched to a local business parking lot and met with the complainant who stated she had parked her vehicle in the lot and when she returned to her vehicle, the rear window on the vehicle was smashed out and her purse containing valuable items such as her drivers license and credit cards was stolen. She was advised to contact the credit companies as soon as possible to notify them of the theft. Outside of the vehicle a backpack, sweatpants and t-shirt were found amongst a few other miscellaneous items and placed into evidence. As of now, the identity of the owner of the items has not been determined. Theft Tuesday 2200 hours Officer Scott Patrick was dispatched to a home on a report of a theft. The homeowner stated that sometime within the previous 12 hours, someone had entered their unlocked vehicles and stolen their garage door opener. The garage door opener has since been disabled and there are no suspects at this time. Theft Wednesday 0500 hours Officer Scott Patrick responded to Caribou Coffee to meet with a woman on a theft from auto. The woman is an employee of Caribou and when she returned to her vehicle after work, she discovered the rear driver’s side door glass was shattered and her backpack was stolen. The vehicle was locked at the time of theft. No suspects at this time. Theft Wednesday 1842 hours Officer Michael Shepard was dispatched to a home on a report of a theft. The homeowner stated that his checkbook along with his garage door opener had been stolen from his vehicle that was parked outside his home. There was no damage to the vehicle and he could not remember whether or not the vehicle was locked. The garage code has since been changed and the checking account has been cancelled. No suspects at this time. We’re on the countdown now to our Guns & Hoses event! Donations are still welcome! A big THANKS to the businesses who have already supported the event and our chosen beneficiaries. CHECK OUT THE ATTACHED FLYER FOR ALL THE DETAILS. 4 In the spirit of competition, we at MHPD would like to inform you that in the summer, 2014 MHPD vs MHFD Kickball Competition, MHPD was the clear winner in that challenge. We are just as confident that we will maintain our champion status in this event. Come & cheer us ALL on! 5 Officer Denise Urmann received a thank you note for the tour she put on for Cub Scout Pack 9037 and their parents. Officers Jennifer Fordham and Steve Meyer received commendations from the City Administrator for being nominated for great service in 2013! 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. Make your House Check Request online at www.mendota-heights.com, visit us in the MHPD lobby to complete a form or call us 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 Officer 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. 1/17—1/24 2014 YTD Calls for Service 156 508 Citations 39 128 Warnings 23 58 Police Reports 15 46 Response Time Average 5.61 5.85