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02 06 15 JTF1 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS Jerry Murphy John Larrive Bobby Lambert Todd Rosse Jeff Vonfeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard 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 CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider David Wick Frances Cuenca Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Did you know that Mendota Heights works with Dakota County to keep your unused/ unwanted medications out of the environment and reduce the danger of unintentional use or over- dose and illegal abuse? In 2014, our first full year of recycling unwanted medications, citizens brought 401 pounds of unwanted medications and prescriptions to the Medication Disposal Box located in the lobby of the police department. Without the drop box, 401 pounds of medications and prescription drugs would get flushed in to our water and sewer systems, wind up in landfills, or cause potential harm or death due to accidental ingestion by children, pets or anyone else. The medications are boxed and brought to the Dakota County Drug Task force for disposal by the DEA. The only medications MHPD can’t accept are cancer-treatments and sharps. These items can be dropped at the Recycling Zone 3365 Dodd Road, Eagan. The Recycling Zone does not accept prescription or over-the-counter medication. Keep medicine in the original container and cross out your name on the container. Place loose pills and liquids into a clear plastic bag and seal tightly. “Medication Disposal” We at MHPD cannot express this enough. More oŌen than not, we get an email or a phone call aŌer the fact about on suspicious acƟvity. 10 minutes, or even days, aŌer the acƟvity usually does us no good. We encourage all of our MH residents to call 9‐1‐1 if you see anything suspicious. You may be hesitant to call 9‐1‐1, thinking your situaƟon does not classify as an “emergency.” However, by calling it in, you let us decide. By calling, you could be the one to prevent a crime or capture a criminal. The MHPD non‐emergency line is open to take calls on general quesƟons, etc. but when you see something, say something by calling 9‐1‐1. Provide as much detail as you can, like clothing, appearance, vehicle descripƟon and/or plate if possible. Also the general email is not monitored 24/7 so keep that in mind before sending us an email if you expect to receive a Ɵmely response. Suspicious acƟvity: when a person, act or object doesn't meet the normal day to day acƟviƟes of your neighborhood. Get to know you neighbors and neighborhood. Here are a few examples of suspicious acƟvity that may occur in your neighborhood: Unknown or sketchy vehicle(s) occupied or unoccupied that is parked or engine running. Unknown person(s) walking aimlessly, staring at homes or walking on property. A person (s) walking door to door with/without brochures, trying to sell or explain something. By city ordinance, MHPD does not permit solicitors; a permit is required by the city to do so. While not all solicitors have crime in mind, it is oŌen an opportunity for criminals to get informaƟon before commiƫng criminal acts like burglary. 2 2 Theft Friday 11:07 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to the Courtyard by Marriot on a damage to vehicle report. Upon arrival, he was met by the hotel manager who stated a Chevrolet Tahoe that was parked in the hotel parking lot was missing all four tires and had its front passenger side window broken out. The doors to the vehicle were still locked. The vehicle is a leased vehicle owned by Enterprise out of MO. Lambert spoke with Enterprise who was unable to locate the vehicle by plate or VIN in their database and was going to send a recovery team to remove the vehicle. Theft of Fuel Friday 13:23 hours Officer Todd Rosse received a call in regard to a theft of fuel that had just taken place. The emergency dispatcher advised Rosse that the manager of the gas station was following the suspect in his car that was nearing Eagan. The manager went back to the gas station to report the vehicle description to Rosse. Since the vehicle was then outside our jurisdiction, he advised SSPPD to check on the vehicle. They located the registered owner who said it was most likely a mistake and that the driver was one out of four people who have access to the car. The registered owner agreed to pay for the fuel so no charges will be forthcoming. Identity Theft Friday 13:44 hours Officer Bobby Lambert took an identity theft report from a man who says he received a bill for payment from Game Stop. An account with his name and address had been opened on 11/17/14. The outstanding balance on the account was $1,981.76 with an additional $25.00 late fee. The man doesn't know exactly how the identity theft occurred but figured his outgoing mail was compromised. Follow-up with Game Stop revealed more detailed information about the transaction, yet there are no suspects at this time. Domestic Saturday 17:54 hours Officer Jeff VonFeldt and Sergeant Peyton Fleming responded to a home on a verbal domestic. Upon arrival they were met by a male who stated he was trying to gather his belongings and leave but the female was following him around yelling at him. The female homeowner said she wanted him out for good. The male’s juvenile son was there witnessing the verbal argument, so the neighbor agreed to drive the son and his father to the son’s mother’s house. Suspicious Person Sunday 13:35 hours Officers John Larrive and Bobby Lambert received a report of a suspicious male. The reporting person says they saw a male walking in the woods, stop to change clothes and then walk around the school. In checking the area, a hockey bag was located and brought back to the PD. In checking the contents in the bag, there were clothes, footwear and a tax stub with a name on it. Officers are working on getting the bag returned to the owner. Theft from Vehicle Monday 15:59 hours Officer Peyton Fleming was dispatched to Henry Sibley High School on a theft from vehicle report. Fleming was met by a juvenile male who stated his car was parked on Warrior Drive and when he returned to his vehicle, the drivers’ side window was down and a Bauer brand hockey stick was missing. There are no suspects at this time. 3 3 01/30—02/05 2015 YTD Calls for Service 78 557 Citations 2 42 Warnings 4 29 Police Reports 12 92 Response Time Average 5.35 5.47 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 With the verdict and sentencing of ScoƩ’s killer, please know you are also in our hearts and minds. We will all be forever impacted by the tragedy on July 30, 2014. Thank you for waiƟng with us for the past six months for the wheels of jusƟce to turn. We are grateful to our capa‐ ble, zealous law enforce‐ ment partners in West St Paul, the BCA and the Dakota County AƩorneys’ Office. Skill & dedicaƟon enabled invesƟgators & prosecutors to coordinate & present a case that led to a successful prosecuƟon. We hope this successful outcome reinforces & renews your trust in your public safety teams. Teamwork & professionalism got us to this day, within 6 months of the loss of a hus‐ band, a father, a brother, a friend. Our team’s top priority is ensuring we are there for you to enforce the law and ensure your safety. We took the oath, we promise to work hard & conƟnue to serve with pride. Together we will honor ScoƩ’s memory. 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!