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12 12 14 JTF1 1 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 DECEMBER 12, 2014 We field a lot of phone calls from concerned friends and family regarding persons who “should not be driving!” Imagine someone whose driving ability is impaired, in control of a 4000 lb vehicle and the damage they can do to themselves, to others and to property. It can be scary for caring loved ones. Luckily, the state will evaluate at‐risk drivers, based on the following criteria: Seizure or loss of consciousness. Stroke/arthriƟs—inability to Ɵghtly grip a steering wheel, reduced physical strength, inability to easily move foot from gas to brake pedal, inability to look over shoulder. Various forms of demenƟa—reduced ability to react quickly and decisively to traffic condiƟons and confusion. Severe eye ailments—lessened ability to focus on an object and shiŌ focus quickly, lessened ability to focus on fine details, reduced peripheral vision, poor night vision, sensiƟvity to glare, weakened depth percepƟon. MedicaƟon side effects/drug interacƟon (including over the counter) ‐ drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness, muscle relaxaƟon. Hearing loss—inability to hear high‐pitched sounds, hearing loss that leads to inaƩenƟve driving, poorly maintained or incorrectly worn hearing aids. Catastrophic or chronic disease, such as Parkinson’s. If you are concerned that a relaƟve, friend, or acquaintance is an at‐risk driver, you may request a Driver EvaluaƟon through DVS. If you are a relaƟve, your statement will remain confidenƟal and your idenƟty will not get revealed unless you are court‐ordered to do so. Your request must be in wriƟng and include: Full name and DOB of the at‐risk driver; include the individual’s driver’s license number if it is available. DescripƟon of the condiƟon and explain why you believe the person to be an at‐risk driver. Your name, address and phone number. Send your request to: Driver and Vehicle Services AƩn: Medical Unit 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 170 St. Paul, MN 55101‐5170 DVS will schedule an appointment for the at‐risk driver with a driver evaluator. The at‐risk driver will receive a leƩer with the date and Ɵme of the appointment. If the driver fails to respond to the leƩer or keep the appointment, his or her driving privileges may be canceled. AŌer the interview the evaluator may require the at‐risk driver to submit a wriƩen statement by a phy‐ sician and pass a driver’s license test (knowledge and skills). If it is determined that the at‐risk driver must surrender his or her driver’s license, the at‐risk driver is sƟll eligible for a MN photo idenƟficaƟon card. For more informaƟon, click here. Minnesota Statutes, secƟons 171.04; 171.13; 171.14 2 2 Urgent Toys needed 7 days left!!! 3 3 4 4 Drug Activity Friday 16:10 hours Officer Robin Nelson responded to a call at home in regards to someone leaving a money bag with marijuana inside on the homeowner’s front steps. The homeowner did not know have any idea who would leave such a package at her home. Homeowner was advised to report any other suspicious activity. This case is currently under investigation. Theft Friday 14:23 hours Officers John Larrive, Bobby Lambert, and Sgt. Eric Petersen responded to a theft at a local bar. A heavy set man who had been sitting in the bar area stole money from an unlocked cash drawer. The bar owners saw the man run out of the building and were able to recover $35.00 in cash found along the sidewalk outside of the bar. This case is under investigation. Domestic Saturday 19:08 hours Officers Robin Nelson, Peyton Fleming and Nick Gorgos were dispatched to a home regarding a woman who had been locked out of her house by her father. Upon arriving at the home, officers were met by the daughter who stated her father had locked her out of the house and then drove away. The daughter mentioned that the previous night, her parents had took her car keys and house keys away from her during an argument and that just maybe her father did not see her return home when he drove away. A short time later, the father arrived home and officers spoke with him about the situation. He claimed his daughter was not allowed back in the home as he allowed her boyfriend to stay at their home due to his home issues and caught the two having sexual relations so took the keys away from her. The father eventually agreed to letting her stay but that her boyfriend was never allowed back, so she declined his offer and left the home. Ding Dong Disturbance Saturday 23:06 hours Officers Denise Urmann and Robin Nelson were called to an area by a park on ding dong ditch complaints. Two unoccupied vehicles were noticed parked at the park and an official stop sign was spotted in it with fresh snow as well as a rusty rifle next to it. The rifle was removed and a short time later, a group of juvenile males were walking toward the squad. One male admitted to driving the vehicle containing the stop sign and rifle. He stated that the stop sign was just laying there so he took it and the rifle was his fathers. He was very cooperative and apologetic. His parents were made aware of the situation and he was advised to go directly home. The rifle was returned by Urmann to his father. DWI Sunday 01:20 hours While on routine patrol, Officer Denise Urmann noticed a vehicle tailgating the vehicle in front of it and then quickly switched lanes to cut in front of the vehicle. Urmann initiated a traffic stop and came in contact with the driver. The driver provided a passport from El Salvador and stated he had got a DWI when he was 15 so did not have a license nor did he have proof of insurance. He admitted to having drinks, stating he was just trying to get home to his pregnant girlfriend because the baby was kicking. In checking the status of his DL, it came back as revoked. He was escorted out of the vehicle to conduct field sobriety tests in which he failed. The male was handcuffed and transported to Dakota County Jail. 5 5 DWI Sunday 03:35 hours Officer Tanner Spicer was dispatched to home on a one vehicle crash report. Upon arriving Spicer noticed a vehicle parked with the front end up against a snow plow and garage door with severe damage on all sides. Several people were standing around and Spicer asked if everyone was alright and if the driver was present. A male stepped forward and had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his breath along with red, watery eyes. In observing the scene, it was clear the vehicle crossed over the snowbank, hit a tree in one yard, then a fence, then onto a second tree finally hitting the snowplow and driving it though the overhead garage door. The driver was then given field sobriety tests which he failed, was arrested and transported to Dakota County Jail. Damage to Property Sunday 13:06 hours Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a local business on a past action damage to property report. Gorgos met with the complainant and a witness who observed a black SUV pull up extremely close to the complainants vehicle and open and close his door a few times making sure he left a mark. The complainant said she had been texting back and forth with her ex-boyfriend who said, “have fun trying to fix your car.” She said he is angry because they are not together anymore. She did not want any further action taken but mentioned she would look into getting an Order For Protection. Assault Sunday 14:18 hours Officer John Larrive took an after the fact assault report from a complainant who came into the PD. RP said he went to a man’s home to talk about a truck he took from him when the suspect got upset and punched him two or three times in the face then threw him to the floor. When asked why he waited to report it until the next day, he said he just wanted to get away from the house. Larrive attempted to make contact with the suspect with no success. Case pending. Drunkeness Sunday 19:33 hours Officer Robin Nelson along with Officers Peyton Fleming and Nick Gorgos responded to a local bar in a report of a drunk belligerent guest. In meeting with the bartender, she stated that he was cut off from drinks, left, then came back in demanding drinks and calling profound names to her. Officers found the drunk male outside urinating by the patio. He was questioned by police at that time in which he could barely walk or talk and began to resist them. He was then placed in handcuffs and placed in the squad where he was transported to Ramsey County Detox and issued a citation for Indecent Exposure. Burglary Tuesday 07:21 hours Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a vacant warehouse where he was met by the complainant. The RP stated that a Coleman Powermate 3250 Generator worth approximately $399 was stolen from the warehouse. The warehouse is just a storage facility used to store some of his equipment. He mentioned the door was not locked at the time and there are no surveillance cameras. Some measures were taken to locate the generator with no success. Case inactive. 6 6 12/5 ‐ 12/11 2014 YTD Calls for Service 111 7,537 Citations 13 1,019 Warnings 12 882 Police Reports 18 913 Response Time Average 4.65 5.81 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 National Medal Of Merit SAMUEL ZIEN We are proud to recognize our very own Mendota resident who was awarded the Boy Scouts of America National Medal of Merit. A Medal of Merit is presented to those Scouts who have performed an act of service of rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others. Samuel, an 11 year-old Webelo Scout with the St. Peter’s Church Boy Scout Troop, provided first aid to his mom who had fallen, was unconscious and bleeding. Sam took care of the first aid and notified family members and the hospital. Doctor’s reported that without his quick thinking, his mom’s injuries would have been much worse. Congratulations Sam! 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; you can complete a form found in our lobby, or simply give us a call and we’ll help you out. 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. 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!