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03 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 MARCH 6, 2015 I oŌen get asked, why is that I see emergency vehicles, speciﬁcally police vehicles, driving with only their emergency lights on? Let us ﬁrst review state statute that gives speciﬁc guidelines on how an emergency vehicles can respond to calls. Here is the Minnesota state statute that applies: 169.17 EMERGENCY VEHICLE The speed limitaƟons set forth in secƟons 169.14 to 169.17 do not apply to an authorized emergency vehicle responding to an emergency call. Drivers of all emergency vehicles shall sound an audible signal by siren and display at least one lighted red light to the front, except that law enforcement vehicles shall sound an audible signal by siren or display at least one lighted red light to the front. This provision does not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of persons using the street, nor does it protect the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the consequence of a reckless disregard of the safety of others. In many cases the nature of a call will speciﬁcally dictate how we respond, whether lights and siren or lights only. Some typical calls we respond to lights only are: Burglary alarms, Hold‐up alarms, or any in progress types of crimes where a suspect/s may hear us approaching if an audible siren is acƟvated. In most cases lights are used so we can arrive quickly, safely and to alert motorists but not to give away our approach to a suspect commiƫng a crime. Now you know! 2014 Permit to Carry Minnesota Sheriff’s reported to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA): 43,315 permits applied for 41,493 permits issued 15 permits suspended 6 permits revoked 22 permits voided 422 permits denied MN law enforcement agencies reported that individuals with permits commiƩed 1,320 crimes in 2014. More than half were DWI’s or other traffic offenses. As of today, the total number of valid permits in Minnesota is 181,402. 2014 Permit to purchase/transfer Under Minnesota law, handgun transfers involve any sale, giŌ, loan, assignment or other delivery to another person. If you possess a valid Minnesota permit to carry a handgun, that permit consƟtutes a permit to purchase. You don't need to apply for a separate permit to purchase. In Mendota Heights 2014 alone, there were 68 applicants/renewals and 2 denials. EMERGENCY LIGHTS To view the full 2014 BCA Report: Click HERE 2 2 Prescription Fraud Monday 15:45 hours Officer John Larrive was dispatched to Walgreens on a report of prescription fraud. Upon arrival, he was met by the pharmacist who advised Larrive that earlier in the day, a female came in to the pharmacy with what appeared to be a fake document to get a prescription filled. The document appeared to be a copy of an original prescription with the dates changed, whited out comments as well as different punctuation, font and numbering. Larrive made contact with the doctor listed on the prescription who stated that the female in question had been discharged from his office for ongoing prescription fraud and that he had notified Walgreens to not fill any prescriptions in her name. Case pending further investigation. Health & Welfare Hold Tuesday 13:58 hours Officer Bobby Lambert responded to the area of Commerce Drive on a domestic dispute report. Dispatch advised a male and female party were heard yelling and that the ex-boyfriend left in a vehicle driving erratically. The vehicle was located at the Holiday Gas Station where the female and a friend were located. The female said her ex-boyfriend was last seen walking on Pilot Knob Road and had took her cell phone. The male was upset about their recent breakup. The female wanted no charges pressed against him but was concerned of his mental health as he stated “if he dies tonight it’s on you” and mentioned jumping off a bridge. The male was later located at a Holiday Inn where he admitted to thoughts of harming himself and if he cant be with her, he’s rather be dead. A Health & Welfare Hold was placed on the male. Dog Bite Tuesday 15:47 hours Officer Bobby Lambert received a phone call from a man on an after the fact dog bite incident. He stated that he and his co-worker were at a residence hired by the homeowner to remove snow when a dog by the name of “Nibbles” attacked the two males biting one of them above the knee and the other in the right thigh. Neither bite drew blood however left puncture marks and bruises. The homeowner stated the dog is very protective of her children and that this was not the first instance of her dog biting. Lambert made her aware of the 10-day quarantine period as well as forwarded the report to the city for review. Nibbles was up to date on vaccines however, was not licensed with the city. Lambert advised the homeowner she has one week to do so. Mental Health/Threats Tuesday 17:59 hours Officer Robin Nelson responded to a group home on a patient who was threatening to sexually assault a staff member. Nelson met with the victim who stated that a patient at the home who has mental health issues was threatening to rape her among many other explicit comments towards her. She stated that the patient had developed romantic feelings towards her but when she turned down the patient, he began the threats. In speaking with the patient, he admitted to the comments and said he purposely says these things to get him out of the home as he wants more freedom. The patient was placed on a 72-hour mental health hold. DAC/IPS Tuesday 23:07 hours While on routine patrol, Officer Robin Nelson noticed a vehicle parked in the St. Thomas Academy parking lot unoccupied with lights on. She ran the plate and it came back as having suspended plates and that the registered owner had a cancelled IPS. Nelson then noticed a man walk out from St. Thomas, enter the vehicle and drive-off. She initiated a traffic stop and after speaking with the driver, he admitted the vehicle was his. Nelson placed him under arrest and he was transported to Dakota County Jail. 3 3 4 4 02/27—03/05 2015 YTD Calls for Service 93 1,009 Citations 6 80 Warnings 14 62 Police Reports 12 164 Response Time Average 4.50 5.07 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! CONSUMER BEWARE PHONE SCAMS! We have received an inﬂux of calls regarding phone scams. These scam arƟsts are becoming increasingly clever and persistent. The keys to handling these calls: Do not answer a long distance number or 800 number on your phone. Let them leave a message. If you do answer and they ask you to conﬁrm or provide any informaƟon. Hang up. Do not engage in a conversaƟon and do not provide or conﬁrm any informaƟon. Call the legiƟmate company direct to verify the reported “concern” or “acƟvity.” Talk with your phone provider on best pracƟces to stop or block unwanted calls. If you have given informaƟon over the phone or have sent money, you may be a vicƟm. Call your bank if you are concerned and call your police department if you have indeed been swindled out of money or if your idenƟty has been fraudulent‐ ly used.