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06 06 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 JUNE 6, 2014 Unlike what’s commonly depicted in the movies, drowning is actually a silent struggle and a very quick killer. In many cases, another swimmer is close by or someone may even be watching, completely unaware of what’s happening until the victim slips underneath the surface. The screaming and thrashing on TV is actually physiologically impossible. If a swimmer can barely breathe, they cannot call for help. A drowning person doesn’t usually appear desperate. In the process of drowning, a person stays in one spot in a vertical (upright position). And remember it happens fast! Generally, once a person gets into trouble, you have 30 to 60 seconds before he or she goes down and doesn’t come back up. When in doubt about a swimmer ask them: “Are you OK?!” If they are able to give a full answer they’re probably all right as they are getting oxygen. But, if the swimmer says nothing and stares, you only have a few seconds to get them out. Supervision and vigilance is the key to drowning prevention. Silent Drowning Submitted By: Police Support Specialist Lisa Brandt When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat. Between the splashing, swimming, and floating in the water, most people don’t think much about water safety—but they should. For people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death. Make water safety your priority this summer by following these tips provided by the American Red Cross: Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the buddy system. Ensure that everyone in the family learns to swim well. Enroll in age‐appropriate swim lessons. Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a child’s life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water. Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard‐approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone.   Submitted By: Police Support Specialist Lisa Brandt 2     Theft Saturday 05:35 hours Officer Denise Urmann was dispatched to a residence to take a theft report. The residents stated they had left the garage door open overnight. They discovered two bikes missing on Saturday morning. There are no suspects and no serial numbers of the bikes were available. Counterfeit Currency Saturday 17:55 hours Sergeant Eric Petersen and Officer Peyton Fleming were dispatched to a report of a male suspect who attempted to pass counterfeit currency at a convenience store. It was reported that the male suspect fled the scene after be- ing told by the store clerk that the money was fake. The clerk was able to provide police with a complete license plate of the vehicle the suspect was driving. While officers were searching for the vehicle Dispatch aired that a vehicle crashed into a residence on Lexington Avenue. Sgt. Petersen arrived on scene and confirmed, based on the detailed description given by the clerk, that the male suspect was involved in the crash. The suspect was taken into custody. During the search of the vehicle, a large amount of counterfeit currency was found as well as two computers, a printer/scanner, a large amount of paper, a bottle of bleach and a small amount of marijuana. A handgun was also found nearby while officers searched the area around the vehicle. The male suspect was transported to Dakota County Jail. Investigator Chad Willson is working with the Secret Service on consolidating charges for passing fake money all around the metropolitan area. The work continues. Medical Crisis Saturday 23:30 hours Officer Denise Urmann and Officer Peyton Fleming responded to a residence on report of a suicidal adult male. Officer Urmann located the male sitting in his vehicle which was running in the driveway of his home. When officers asked the male to exit his vehicle he became argumentative with Officer Fleming. The male wanted to know why officers were detaining him and Officer Urmann explained that his wife was concerned for the male’s welfare and had called police. When asked if he wanted to harm himself he said that he did not. The male appeared intoxicated and admitted to drinking some wine. The male’s wife did not want the male at home so he was transported to Ramsey County Detox. A preliminary breath test was given with a result of 0.228. Theft from Vehicle Sunday 15:05 hours Officer Peyton Fleming took a report on a theft from vehicle. The victim reported that her vehicle’s back window was forced open and items were stolen. The vehicle had been parked in her driveway at the time of the incident. There were no serial numbers for the items. Officer Fleming took photographs and cleared the scene. There are no suspects at this time. Domestic Assault Monday 17:23 hours Officer Steven Meyer along with Officer Peyton Fleming were dispatched to a residence on report of a domestic assault. The male suspect had fled the scene on a bicycle prior to the officers arrival. The male suspect was located on a bike path in St. Paul. The suspect was taken into custody and a black bag which attached to his bike was searched. The contents of the bag included marijuana and some unidentifiable pills. The suspect was trans- ported to the Dakota County Jail. 3     Burglary Tuesday 11:08 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to report of a after-the-fact burglary at a local greenhouse. The incident occurred while the owner was away. The owner reported “stuff” missing, including some copper piping and some tools, and the owner noted that he routinely leaves the property unsecured. Locks and chains had been removed recently but not replaced. Extra patrols were requested and set up for the property. Case in- active. No suspect information available; case inactive. Theft Wednesday 14:52 hours Officer Fleming responded to a report of theft of gas, where the vehicle had sped off onto a nearby highway. The plate number, given by a customer, did not match the provided vehicle description The suspect drove off with $43.00 in gas, and it had occurred about 5 minutes before the employees called dispatch. Case inactive. Terroristic Threats Thursday 09:03 hours A local business whose headquarters are located here, had an employee received threats via chat. The client, up- set about the status of his card and the response he received, decided intimidation via foul language and bomb threats toward headquarters was an appropriate solution to the issue. Officer Bobby Lambert gathered suspect information but the phone number provided was not valid for him. Follow-up and charges pending. Theft of Gas Friday 07:15 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to a gas station on report of theft of gas. The suspect came in to pay, filled out some lottery tickets and grabbed candy. However, when he got to the counter, he realized he stated he forgot his wallet and left the items on the counter. The owner, not falling for that line, followed him out with a baseball bat first. The suspect drove, a blonde, white male, about 25 years old , 5’11” and 155 lb, khaki pants below the waist, t-shirt and baseball cap, was driving a beat-up pickup with the taillight taped up with red tape. Suspect info pro- vided and charges pending. Bear Sightings Friday 01:32 hours Officers Steve Meyer, Tanner Spicer, Todd Rosse and Mike Shepard responded to a local area on report of a bear crossing the road. The bear was reported to be limping and not very big, but it was moving fast. Officers checked the area, but had no luck. Then today, around 1100 hours, a resident saw it walk near his window, then head thru the lot behind the building and head into the woods. Officer Lambert and Investigator Chad Willson con- ducted a search of the area, but had no luck. The MN DNR reports it is not common for bears to wander around the metro. They do ask residents take in all food sources (bird feeds, BBQ grills & pet food) leave the animals alone. While appearing cute and cuddly they are wild animals and should be left alone. DO NOT FEED THE BEARS! Feeding will encourage them to hang around the area. http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/2014/06/03/bears-in-suburbs-dnr-says-leave-them-alone-unless-theyre-a-threat/ http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/privatelandsprogram/bear_country.pdf 4       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. 05/30—06/05 2014 YTD Calls for Service 150 3509 Citations 14 775 Warnings 14 456 Police Reports 16 422 Response Time Average 5.92 5.71 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55025 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.