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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
CHIEF
Mike Aschenbrener
SERGEANTS
Eric Petersen
Tanner Spicer
Peyton Fleming
Bobby Lambert
POLICE OFFICERS
Jerry Murphy
John Larrive
Todd Rosse
Jeff Vonfeldt
Steven Meyer
Denise Urmann
Michael Shepard
Nick Gorgos Robin Nelson
Steve Hilyar
Phillip McCarty
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
Alberto Vargas
Lynn Liberman
Sue Plucker
Joel Detlefsen
Lenny Andrie
JULY 24, 2015
Candlelight Vigil
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Market Square Park,
720 Main Street, MH
See attached flyer for
additional details!
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
Mendota Heights / Lilydale / Mendota
Sign up now! You will find forms on-line
at: http://www.mendota-heights.com, or
call 651-452-1366 and ask for Officer
Denise Urmann. The forms can be
emailed or faxed to 651-452-2995. Sign
up early to help ensure police officers, fire
fighters and HealthEast medics make it to
your event. Meet your neighbors, renew
friendships and stay connected with your
neighborhood!
JULY 30, 2015: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF POLICE OFFICER SCOTT PATRICK
Highway Dedication
7/30/15 @ 12:00 pm: Dodd Rd will be
dedicated the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial
Highway. Join us at 1010 Dodd Road in West
St. Paul. A program is planned that will
include a moment of silence at 12:20 p.m.,
the exact time Officer Patrick was killed.
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Theft of Gas Saturday 11:07 hours
Sergeant Eric Petersen responded to a gas station on report of a female suspect who was reported to have
stolen $59.91 in gas. The suspect, described as a black female, in her 20’s, wearing “Pink” clothing, also had a
passenger in a purple Dodge Charger with a centered white racing stripe down the length of the vehicle.
Plate came back as not on file and no other leads are available. Case is inactive.
DAS/Jail Saturday 15:04 hours
While on patrol, Sergeant Petersen observed a vehicle speeding and initiated the traffic stop. Upon making
contact, the driver immediately informed him he was suspended; Sergeant Petersen soon learned that the
driver was suspended because he failed to appear or pay fines twelve times since November, 2014! The female
passenger did not have a driver’s license. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to jail to assist him in
payment of the fines. A family member was contacted who arrived and took custody of the vehicle.
Crisis/Mental Health Monday 0132 hours
Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a residence on a report of an attempted suicide. The victim reportedly
consumed a full bottle of Benadryl; the victim was taken to the hospital by HealthEast medics and placed on a
72 Hour Health & Welfare Hold.
Car vs. Motorcycle/Hit & Run Monday 0951 hours
Officers were dispatched to a hit and run accident involving a motorcycle. The motorcycle driver informed
Officer Phil McCarty that he was hit while stopped at a stop sign. He had been looking at his gauges for a
minute when a red pickup truck came up behind him and rolled forward into the rear of his bike, denting the
fender and bending the taillight, but the driver was able to keep the bike upright and was not injured. The
driver stated the truck was bright red, had a black grill and a chrome bumper. Evidently the driver of the
truck did yell and ask if he was OK, but when the cycle driver waved back at him, the truck turned around
headed off onto a side street. Area checked/GOA. Case inactive until further leads developed.
Theft of Gas Monday 1507 hours
Officer Jenny Fordham responded to a gas station to take a report of a gas drive off. The vehicle description
and plate info matched the suspect description. When contacted, the owner of the vehicle was very upset to
learn the incident had occurred and reassured the Officer Fordham that he would find the culprit.
Domestic/Terroristic Threats Monday 1649 hours
Officers Nick Gorgos, Phil McCarty and Robin Nelson responded to homeowners reporting damaged
property. Their adult son, who stopped by to demand money from them, got angry when they denied his
request and kicked in their door and took off. When Officer Gorgos attempted to make contact with them,
the suspect cursed him over the phone and hung up on him. He then sent him threatening text messages.
However, the parents did not want to pursue charges. Case closed by lack of prosecution by the victims.
Car vs Critter Monday 2227 hours
Officer Mike Shepard arrived at an accident scene where a car hit a guardrail. The driver had swerved to
avoid hitting a critter that ran in front of her but hit the guardrail instead. The vehicle was privately towed.
Car vs Car Tuesday 0945 hours
Officer Fordham responded to a two vehicle crash; no injuries, minor damage, insurance info exchanged, no
citation needed; incident closed.
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Theft of Gas Saturday 11:07 hours
Officer McCarty responded to a report of a theft from a business. The reporting party informed him that a
spare tire was stolen from a van parked in the lot sometime over the past weekend. Tire was valued at $300;
no suspects or leads. Case inactive.
Accident—Injury Tuesday 1132 hours
Officers McCarty, Fordham, and Larrive, along with Sergeant Petersen, responded to a one-vehicle accident.
Along the way, the reporting party informed the dispatcher that the driver/victim did not appear to be
breathing. Medics and MHFD also responded to assist at the scene. The vehicle reported drifted off the
road and into the ditch. The owner of the vehicle and next of kin was notified of the situation and of the
location of her vehicle. Officers cleared the scene.
Theft Wednesday 0139 hours
Officer Mike Shepard was parked in a business district and observed a van enter a parking lot of a closed,
nearby business. He then observed the van back up to some materials outside the business and the driver
exit the vehicle wearing a headlamp. The male party then proceeded to load his van with the materials.
Officer Shepard approached the male and ordered him to the ground, as he was holding large pieces of
metal that could be used as a weapon. He questioned the suspect who admitted he was stealing the
materials. The metals/materials did not appear to be high value but he released the man pending further
investigation and possible charges. He learned the value of the materials from the manager, who wanted to
pursue prosecution due to the frequency of theft issues. The suspect was mailed a citation for Misdemeanor
Theft.
Burglary Wednesday 2200 hours
A homeowner reported a theft from his attached garage after accidentally leaving their garage door open
overnight. The found their vehicles had been rifled through but nothing stolen from them; however, two
GoCycles were stolen from the garage. Investigative information, including the serial numbers, was provided
to Officer Mike Shepard and the investigation is active.
Criminal Property Damage Wednesday 0736 hours
Officer Phil McCarty was dispatched to a report of a damaged work van. The victim informed the officer
that the doors were damaged before, which cost about $800 to repair, and now the rear doors were damaged
again. A motion light had also been unplugged that is mounted near the truck. The plumber thought
suspects were trying to steal copper from the vehicle. Nothing was reported stolen; no suspects/leads.
Inactive.
Criminal Property Damage Wednesday 0736 hours
A homeowner reported theft from a horse trailer; nothing was reported stolen, but the padlock had been
broken and the door and trim were dented. Outdoor lighting had been tampered with also. No suspects or
leads; inactive.
Tamper with Vehicle Wednesday 0569 hours
Officers responded to several reports of vehicles being entered and rummaged through between Wednesday
and Friday—some had items stolen, in most cases, nothing was reported stolen. Officer Hillary took a report
from one victim who reported multiple things stolen, including an iPod, camera and other equipment.
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07/17- 07/23 2015 YTD
Calls for Service 150 4,033
Citations 15 330
Warnings 25 428
Police Reports 25 621
Response Time Average 5.31 5.33
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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 Officer 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!
HEAT
& YOUR PET
NEVER leave your pet
in a parked car!
On a typical 85 degree
day, it only takes 10
minutes for your car to
reach 102 degrees,
even with windows
down. In 30 minutes,
temps can reach 120
degrees.
Animals pant to
evaporate moisture to
pull heat out of their
body.
Be sure to watch the
humidity, high
humidity slows
evaporation due to
water rich air.
Limit your pets
exercise.
If you hold your hand
on the pavement for
more than 5 seconds
and it’s too hot for
your hand, it’s too hot
for your pets paws.
Don’t rely solely on a
fan.
Water and shade are
key.
See if your pet will eat
or play with ice.
Most dogs love a swim!
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