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05 30 14 JTF1     The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANT Eric Petersen POLICE OFFICERS Jerry Murphy Scott Patrick John Larrive Bobby Lambert Tanner Spicer Todd Rosse Jeff Vonfeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Peyton Fleming INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Lisa Brandt Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker George Castillo CHAPLAINS Frances Cuenca Joel Detlefsen Lynn Liberman Butch Millett Sue Plucker John Snider David Wick MAY 30, 2014 No matter who your favorite TV cop is, you’ve likely learned that once the handcuff’s go on, the cop is required to say: You the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed before any questioning if you wish.” Just because we are asking questions or just because someone is in handcuffs, does not mean that the Miranda advisory will be read like you’ve seen on TV. We are only required to advise someone of their Miranda rights if they are in custody and we are going to question them about a crime that they are accused of. There are even exceptions to that requirement if public safety requires that officers ask questions to determine if there are imminent threats remaining. If we intend to question a suspect in a crime, but that person is not in custody, we are not required to advise them of their Miranda rights. MIRANDA MYTHS Submitted By: Police Ofϐicer Michael Shepard to USE DRUGS... 1. Never eat together as a family.  2. Never have family outings which occur weekly, monthly, or annually that they can look  forward to as a family unit.  3. Talk TO your children, not WITH then; never listen.  4. Punish your children in public and never praise them or reinforce their positive behavior.  5. Always solve their problems; make their decisions for them.  6. Leave the responsibility of teaching morality and spirituality training to the schools and  the church.  7. Never let your children experience cold, fatigue, adventure, injury risk, challenge,       experimentation, failure, frustration, discouragement, etc.  8. Threaten your children, i.e., “If you ever try drugs or alcohol, I’ll punish you.”  9. Expect your children to get “A’s” in school in all subjects.  10. Always pick up after them and don’t encourage them to accept responsibility.  11. Discourage your child from talking about their feelings, i.e., anger, sadness, fear, etc.  12. Be overprotective and don’t teach your child the meaning of the word consequence.  13. Make your child feel that their mistakes are sins.  14. Put your child off when they ask you “why” and tell them, “Because I said so.”   15. Lead your child to believe that you are perfect and infallible.  16. Keep your home atmosphere in a state of chaos.    17. Never tell them how much you LOVE THEM and never discuss your  feelings with them.  18. Never hug then or display affection in front of them.  19. Always expect the worst and never give them the benefit of the doubt.  20. Don’t ever trust them.  ways to encourage your children 2     DAS / No Ins Thursday 2027 hours While on routine patrol, Officer Steve Meyer ran plates from a vehicle that had driven past him and the registered owner came back as having a suspended drivers license. In making contact with the driver, the registered owner, he did confess to having a suspended license. It was also confirmed that his car insurance had been cancelled due to non payment. The vehicle was towed and the driver was issued a citation for DAR and no insurance. Domestic Assault Friday 0028 hours Officer Denise Urmann along with Officer Steve Meyer were dispatched to a home on a physical domestic call where an intoxicated husband was fighting with the wife’s sons. In meeting with the RP, she stated that her intoxicated husband started an argument and started to push and shove her. She attempted to call 911 but the husband intervened and threw the phone. Her sons had also got involved to try and stop him. The male was belligerent, extremely intoxicated and was transported to Dakota County Jail. Warrant / DAS Saturday 0632 hours While on routine patrol, Officer Denise Urmann ran the plate of the vehicle in front of her and it showed a suspended status. In making contact with the driver and passenger, they stated they were in a hurry and couldn't stop because a friend of theirs was suicidal and they needed to get there. Urmann followed them to the Eagan residence and notified other officers. The Eagan PD dealt with the suicidal female while Urmann attempted to identify the passenger. The passenger stated her name which came back not on file and then admitted to using a false name due to warrants. Urmann confirmed the warrants and she was placed under arrest. The driver was issued a citation for DAS. Theft Saturday 1200 hours Officer Bobby Lambert spoke to a woman via phone in reference to a theft that took place from her home. The woman, now in senior living, owns a home she does not reside and claims three tax statements were missing from the living room. She believes it may be a family member of her deceased husband. There was no forced entry yet she thinks she may have used an old key. Case pending. Theft of Gas Saturday 1322 hours Officer Bobby Lambert was dispatched to a local gas station in reference to a gas drive off report. In meeting with the employee, he stated that a regular customer came in, chose the pay inside button, pumped $53.03 worth of gas then left without paying. The vehicle plate was identified and the registered owner matched the description of the suspect. The suspect is a local resident. Case pending. DWI Wednesday 1353 hours Officer Bobby Lambert was notified by dispatch that an ex-employee of a company had just left the business intoxicated and got into her vehicle. The vehicle was located and Lambert initiated a traffic stop. In approaching the woman, she did not notice Lambert standing outside her window so he knocked, she looked up and her bloodshot and watery eyes were a clear sign of intoxication along with the fact the vehicle started to roll backwards. SFST’s were performed which all she failed. The vehicle was towed and she was arrested for DWI and transported to Dakota County Jail. 3       With all of the staff changes at the MHPD, everyone has done such a great job staying focused and getting the job done! Received an in person thank you for all of the assistance provided by Sgt Convery over past several years with a problem child in need of some guidance that the parents were not able to accomplish! 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. 05/23—05/29 2014 YTD Calls for Service 155 3,335 Citations 30 756 Warnings 28 442 Police Reports 15 402 Response Time Average 5.22 5.70 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com/ 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 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.