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02 20 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 20, 2015 Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. About 600,000 people die of heart disease every year ‐ that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. 715,000 Americans have a heart aƩack every year; 15% of them will die from that aƩack. Risk/Impact factors include: High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Diabetes Depression Obesity Smoker Abuse Alcohol No Exercise What you can do at your age to prevent heart disease: Find a doctor and have regular wellness exams. Be physically acƟve. Don’t smoke and avoid second hand‐smoke. Make heart‐healthy living a family affair. Know your family history. Tame your stress. Watch your weight. Have your blood sugar level checked. Do you snore? Don’t ignore it—it is oŌen a sign of far worse problems. Eat a healthy diet. Learn the warning signs of a heart aƩack and stroke. Follow your treatment plan. Have an ankle‐brachial index test. Watch your weight. Learn the warning sigs of a heart aƩack and stroke. In 2014, the Mendota Heights Police Department responded to 674 medicals, of vari‐ ous types of course, but officers rouƟnely respond to heart‐related issues. Your well‐being is important to us of course, but it must be important to you! Make 2015 a year of change and add Ɵme back to your potenƟal lifeline. The benefits of good behaviors, such as good eaƟng habits, focusing on habits that create true happiness and exercising rouƟnely far outweigh the negaƟve consequences of ignoring your health. hƩp://www.healthline.com/health/heart‐disease‐infographic hƩp://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GeƫngHealthy/PrevenƟng‐Heart‐Disease‐‐‐At ‐Any‐Age_UCM_442925_ArƟcle.jsp 2 2 Theft from Vehicle Thursday 16:36 hours Officer John Larrive responded to the police department lobby to take a theft from vehicle report. The victim stated that on the night of January 14 of this year someone entered his unlocked vehicle parked in his driveway and stole his checkbook. The victim was not aware that his checkbook had been stolen until he received a letter from a business for nonpayment. The victim learned from his bank that three other unauthorized checks had been written. The victim is working with loss prevention at the store where the checks were written. This case is under investigation. Civil Assist Friday 11:15 hours Officers Bobby Lambert and John Larrive responded to an altercation involving two long guns. A father and son were disputing over property being taken from the home. The father stated his son was preventing him from taking two guns from the residence. Officers determined that this was a civil issue and no crime had been committed. Officers cleared the scene and this case is closed. Damage to Property Friday 13:22 hours Officer Bobby Lambert spoke with a vehicle owner who stated that sometime between the hours of 12:20 and 13:20 hours, someone broke out his front drivers side window. Nothing was taken from the vehicle and it appeared as though the window was broken out by a pellet gun. No suspects. Civil/Trespass Saturday 19:25 hours Officer Steve Meyer along with Sergeant Peyton Fleming were dispatched to a home on a husband/wife civil dispute where the husband claims the wife is telling lies about him. Upon arrival, officers were met by the wife who stated the two were separated and she wanted him to leave as he has mental issues and is an alcoholic. Officers approached the husband who smelled heavily of alcoholic beverage. The wife wished to have him trespassed from the property. He then was transported to McDonalds to wait for his ride to pick him up. Domestic Wednesday 00:30 hours Officer Jeff VonFeldt responded to a location on a boyfriend/girlfriend domestic. They both stated that they had been drinking and an argument ensued. The boyfriend stated things got heated and she pushed him. The couple said they love each other and didn't want to press charges. The girlfriend agreed to go to her mom and dads house for the night. Identity Theft Wednesday 13:05 hours Officer Bobby Lambert took a walk-in report from a woman reporting identity theft. The woman stated that she had ordered new checks and believed they were delivered to home address but had never received them. There were several checks written out on the account totaling $2,729.55. The woman was advised to purchase a secure mailbox and report any additional fraudulent charges. Case is under investigation. Suspicious Vehicle/Drugs Wednesday 20:38 hours Sergeant Peyton Fleming along with Officer Nick Gorgos were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle located in front of a residence. Officers approached the vehicle and made contact with the occupants. As the window rolled down, a large amount of marijuana smoke poured out from inside the vehicle. The juvenile was asked to hand over the rest of the marijuana in which he did. All occupants were asked to step out of the vehicle. Another occupant had a can of chewing tobacco in his possession as well. The juveniles were released to their parents and cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Nicotine. 3 3 Like a Penguin Tips for navigating safely on slippery ice: Point your feet out slightly. Keep your knees loose. Extend arms to the sides to keep balance. Bend slightly and walk flat-footed. Take short steps or shuffle. Avoid boots with smooth soles and heels. If you fall, try to relax muscles. If you fall backwards make an effort to tuck your chin so your head won’t hit the ground. 02/13—02/19 2015 YTD Calls for Service 104 786 Citations 11 66 Warnings 6 46 Police Reports 22 131 Response Time Average 4.27 5.18 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 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!