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10 17 14 JTF1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANT Eric Petersen POLICE OFFICERS Jerry Murphy John Larrive Bobby Lambert Tanner Spicer Todd Rosse Jeff Vonfeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Peyton Fleming Nick Gorgos Robin Nelson 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 OCTOBER 17, 2014 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In October 1987, the ϐirst Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. The intent was to connect battered women’s advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. That same year the ϐirst national toll‐free hotline was begun. In 1989 the ϐirst Domestic Violence Awareness Month Commemorative Legislation was passed by the U.S. Congress. Such legislation has passed every year since with NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence) providing key leadership. In 2013 in Minnesota: At least 25 women were murdered in cases where the suspected, alleged, or convicted perpetrator was a current or former husband, boyfriend, or male intimate partner. At least 6 friends, family members or interveners were murdered in domestic violence‐ related situations. At least 7 men were murdered in a case where the suspected, alleged, or convicted perpetrator was a current or former intimate partner. At least 12 minor children were left motherless due to domestic violence murders. If you are a victim or know someone who is a victim of Domestic Violence, please check out the following resources which may be helpful to you: Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Project Day One—Domestic Violence Crisis Line Domestic Violence - Too Close to Home You may not be a victim yourself or may not even know anyone who is a victim, but don’t be fooled, Domestic Violence is all around you. In 2013 alone, there were approximately 23 Domestic‐Related arrests in the City of Mendota Heights. YOU can help. 16 Ways to Stop Domestic Violence in Your Community! 2 3 Found Property Wednesday 12:20 hours Officer Jeff VonFeldt met with a male in the PD lobby regarding a found cell phone. The male stated that he found the cell phone in the restroom at American Bank. He stated no one at the bank knew whose black, Alcatel phone it was. Attempts were made to find an owner by calling previous phone numbers but no response. The phone was held for safekeeping at the PD. T h e f t T h u r s d a y 1 2 : 2 8 h o u r s Officer Peyton Fleming was dispatched to a home on a theft report. In meeting with the homeowners, she stated she was at the Super America gas station a few days prior and had her wallet stolen. She had left her purse inside the vehicle while she ran into the store and when she came back out she noticed her purse was lighter. She looked inside and found their checkbooks were missing. She does remember seeing a female sitting on the curb by her vehicle carrying a back pack when she went in. In checking with her bank, two checks were used at Wal-Mart. Case pending. Suspicious Person Thursday 19:47 hours SRO Fordham was advised by the Assistant Principal at Henry Sibley that a suspicious male was watching and video taping the girl’s volleyball game. The male has been seen on multiple other occasions. Officer Denise Urmann along with Officer Peyton Fleming went to the school and observed the male snapping pictures of the girls as they got closer to him. They asked him what he was doing and said he was watching someone play from the away team. Staff asked the teammates and no one knew him. He was escorted out and when asked, he did show some of the pictures and videos; they did not contain anything inappropriate but he offered to delete them. The male was trespassed from the property as well as all ISD 197. It turns out the male has a record of similar incidents. Surrounding areas have been notified of him. Reckless Driving Saturday 00:00 hours While on routine patrol, Officer Steve Meyer heard State Patrol air information on vehicles racing in the area of 35E and Hwy 110. Meyer went to the area of Pilot Knob and 494 because these racing cars typically venture that way and did witness a large group of vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed. Meyer kept his eye on one vehicle in particular and activated his lights. The vehicle driver stated he was trying to get home fast from work because the check engine light came on. Meyer informed him he could clearly see him racing another car; then the driver admitted to doing so. The driver was issued a citation for reckless driving. Suspicious Persons Saturday 13:26 hours Officer Peyton Fleming along with Officer Todd Rosse were dispatched to a local hotel on a suspicious vehicle and damage to property call. Upon arrival the vehicle was located and checked with nothing suspicious. Officers made contact with hotel staff who led them to a hotel room that had been damaged by a male and female party who were no longer in the room. They found a puncture in the mattress, blood on the curtains and a cigarette burn in the footrest as well as a substance they suspected was some sort of narcotic. They further checked the area by the vehicle and the dumpster and located a male and female matching the description of the suspects. The blood matched that of a cut on the male’s thumb and the substance was later tested with negative results. The two were released. 4 Suspicious Circumstances Saturday 17:18 hours Officer Denise Urmann and Michael Shepard were dispatched to the area of Gun Club Lake on a suspicious vehicle in the woods. The vehicle was located 100 yards deep in the woods with tree limbs cut and placed on the vehicle to hide it. There was also signs of a camp area set up. Visible inside the vehicle were men’s and women’s camouflage clothing, wigs, a cross bow and a drivers license. Due to the suspicious circumstances, Officers gained entry to the vehicle. The drivers license of the female was ran and paperwork containing a males name was scattered throughout the vehicle. A felony warrant was out for the male. Officers called for assistance to check the area for the parties with no results. The vehicle was towed. A few hours later, Urmann was dispatched to a church parking lot where a female appeared to be out of it. She was identified by the name of the female’s drivers license found at the previous scene. She was crying and saying she couldn't keep up with the male and he made her walk on the railroad tracks all night. HealthEast was called for her and a further search for the male was unsuccessful. Under investigation. A n i m a l M o n d a y 0 9 : 0 2 h o u r s Officer Robin Nelson was dispatched to an area where chickens were in the road. She then noticed chickens in a neighbors yard so attempted to make contact with the owners with no success. In scoping out the yard, more animal cages and chicken coops were found in the backyard as well as a rabbit hutch containing several rabbits. Feces were found scattered throughout the yard and the condition was very unkempt. Case referred to City Code Enforcement. Vandalism Tuesday 11:51 hours Officer Robin Nelson responded to a home on a property damage report. Upon arrival she was met by the homeowner who stated that her boat that was parked on the driveway was spray painted with black spray paint on the left and back sides. It is unknown exactly when the vandalism had taken place as she was out of town for the weekend. Please see REWARD on page 2. Theft Tuesday 14:21 hours Officer Jeff VonFeldt met with current Council Member Petschel who advised that several campaign signs had been taken out of yards. She had no idea who or how many were taken them but it seemed as though most of the signs were taken north of Hwy 110. She does not wish to press charges on anyone just would like the signs returned. Indecent Exposure Tuesday 19:07 hours Officer Michael Shepard along with Officer Todd Rosse overheard through dispatch that Dakota County Park Rangers and Reserve Deputies are asking assistance from Mendota Heights Police Officers. Upon arrival they were met by Park Ranger and DC Reserve Deputy who were with a male that had been involved in sexual activity at the overlook and the other male had fled. Urmann made contact with the male who said he was walking on the trail and came across a man “showing his stuff” so he decided to also “show his stuff.” Urmann asked the man if he thought it was normal to show your genitals in a public park and he said he did think it was normal. Officer Rosse found the male that fled back at his vehicle and admitted to showing his genitals to the other male. Both males were cited for Indecent Exposure. 5 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. 10/10—10/16 2014 YTD Calls for Service 125 6,403 Citations 11 919 Warnings 18 755 Police Reports 20 757 Response Time Average 7.67 5.92 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. Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Child Product Safety Recalls Safe Kids maintains a comprehensive list, updated monthly, of child‐related recalls, compiled by the Consumer Prod‐ uct Safety Com‐ mission, Food and Drug AdministraƟon, & the NaƟonal Highway Traffic Safety AdministraƟon . Recalls always have expiraƟon dates. 2014 RECALLS: September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 For a complete list of r e c a l l s o r t o s i g n u p to receive emailed recall noƟficaƟons, please click HERE.