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08 28 15 JTF1 1 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 AUGUST 28, 2015 CRIME IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD One of the most frequently asked quesƟons of any police officer is, “Is there a crime wave in my neighborhood?” Fortunately, the answer is frequently “No.” However, we do have crime, more specifically described as “crimes of opportunity.” I was approached Night to Unite (a.k.a. the best way to learn about crime in our city or your neighborhood) about “all the break‐ins” in a parƟcular neighborhood. I knew the answer, but I did my due diligence, and as expected, found nearly every incident involved unlocked cars or trucks. If you visit our Police page on the city website, www.mendota‐heights.com, you will see a link to the Crime Map on the right hand side. Keep your search simple to start by using a selecƟve date range to see what has been going on. You will see that you can compare our crime to other ciƟes using the same public reporƟng tool. It’s a great way to view general crime informaƟon. We also parƟcipate in the Dakota CommunicaƟons “Emergency Community NoƟficaƟons” program which is where all land lines will receive updates in certain types of emergencies. To register other devices like VOIP or cell phones, please visit: www.mn‐dcc.org. We really try hard to limit the noƟficaƟons to real emergencies. If you want to know what the latest is in your neighborhood, set up a neighborhood meeƟng and invite an officer to join to fill you in! Highway 13 is closed between 2nd Street and Lexington Avenue now through the end of September due to road construcƟon so please use alternaƟve routes. Parking Complaint FYI Homeowners can legally park up to four cars in the driveway (not park on your lawn). The cars must be in running condiƟon and cur‐ rently licensed. Leaving construcƟon supplies or dumpsters in the street fall under the same regulaƟons as vehicles. It is illegal to block mailboxes. . MHPD offers fingerprinƟng to residents or employees of Mendota Heights. The fee is $10.00 per card, maximum of $20.00. Appointments are necessary and take place on Tuesdays between 1:30PM‐3:30PM. If there is a dead animal on your property, it is your responsibility to remove it. If the animal is on the street, please contact Mendota Heights Public Works at 651.454.4059. 2 2 MISSING CHILD Thursday 11:29 hours Officer Phil McCarty was dispatched to a home on a missing child report. McCarty met with the parents who stated their child left the home angry at a sibling and were unsure where they went. The parents stated it wasn't normal to leave on their own but in some cases, a friend’s house would be where the child would go. Officer Nelson and Willson assisted McCarty in the search for the child. McCarty went back to the home where the child had returned. McCarty explained to the child why getting a parents permission to leave is important. THEFT OF GAS Thursday 13:33 hours Officer Phil McCarty responded to a local gas station on a theft of gas report. Upon arrival, he was met by store employee who stated that a tan SUV occupied by two black males pumped $41.67 worth of gas and then slammed their doors and drove off without paying. The employee was able to obtain a license plate however, it came back as not on file. Case inactive. HARASSING COMMUNICATION Friday 16:36 hours Officer Steve Hilyar was dispatched to a home on a threat complaint. Hilyar met with the complainant who stated that he received several threatening text messages from a contractor who he gave notice to for various reasons. In response to his services no longer needed, he threatened, “If you mess with the bull, you’ll get the horns.” The complainant just wanted to give an informational report only at this point in the event the party shows up at his house to cause problems. Hilyar advised to call 911 if the party causes any more problems. MEDICAL Saturday 21:09 hours Officer Steve Hilyar, Robin Nelson and Sergeant Bobby Lambert were called to a home on a medical heart alarm that was detecting no heartbeat. Upon arrival, officers were unable to gain access to the home so forced entry was necessary. No one was found inside of the home. After further investigation, it was revealed that the homeowner had removed her heart monitor at a wedding because she was getting hot while dancing. The homeowner completely understood why officers forced entry into her home causing door damage. DRUNKENNESS Sunday 02:18 hours Officer Steve Hilyar and Sergeant Bobby Lambert was dispatched to Hwy 13 on a male who was lying on the ground. Upon arrival, officers were met by four individuals trying to assist an extremely intoxicated male on the side of the highway who was covered in dirt, sand and thistles. Officers transported the intoxicated male and a friend back to the bar they came from where they apparently had a sober ride home. The ride was not there so they said they will call a cab. A short while later, another call came in on a suspicious male stumbling, being disruptive and going in and out of the gas station. He agreed to a PBT which revealed a .248 which consequently resulted in him being transported to MHPD. Detox was called but was full so he was then transported to his home. 5TH DEGREE DRUGS Sunday 10:59 hours Officer Phil McCarty responded to the area of 35E and Hwy 110 on a report of a female walking on highway. McCarty located the female and activated his lights. The female attempted to just walk around the patrol car. McCarty began to question her whereabouts and she stated she was walking home from Maplewood and was in an accident. She stated she died in the accident so is unsure why she is still here and that she is losing her mind and wants to die. During the conversation, she was very animated and couldn't not stay on subject. She began to tell and raise her hands to McCarty and traffic so she was detained. In searching her person and purse, a clear glass pipe with marijuana residue was found as well as a clear glass pipe with methamphetamine residue. A mental health hold was placed and HealthEast responded to transport her to the hospital. Case referred to DTF for drug charges. 3 3 SUICIDE ATTEMPT MONDAY 1724 HOURS A resident was texting that she was attempting suicide and the recipient of the message contacted police for help. Officer McCarty responded and was let in the house by the crying 4 year old and led to the crying mother. The callers reported she had post-partum depression. The mother was taken to the hospital and a mental-health hold was placed on her. The father soon responded to the home to care for the children. FOUND PROPERTY MONDAY 2314 HOURS Officer Hilyar responded to a report of a bike that was left at a park. The bike was not reported as stolen and it was held for safekeeping. On Tuesday, Officer Hilyar returned to work and contacted a local bike shop who was able to find an owner. The happy owner responded to pick it up. Her son had ridden it to a game, but then rode home with mom and forgot it was still at the field. Closed! PROPERTY DAMAGE Wednesday 0739hours A resident reported that her vehicle that had been parked in the street had sustained damage. Upon arrival, he found the driver’s side door window and windshield shattered. It did not appear that the locked vehicle had been entered. No other vehicles parked on the street were damaged in a similar fashion. The owner had no idea who would want to damage her vehicle and had no suspect information. Inactive case. TRESPASS Wednesday 1801 hours Officer Hilyar responded to a report of several people trespassing at the bottom of Ivy Falls. He found an unoccupied vehicle parked in the area that was not known to area residents and minutes later, three persons came out of the trail where there is a posted No Trespassing sign. Two of the individuals, who were adults, were cited. The juvenile was taken home and handed over to his father, who was informed of the situation. BURGLARY Wednesday 1803 hours Sergeant Bobby Lambert responded to a report of a burglary that occurred during the day. Access was gained thru an unlocked sliding window and change jar and a charger were stolen. The reporting party was a caretaker for a Dodge Nature Center building. Sergeant Lambert advised the homeowner on security steps. Inactive. ACCIDENT Thursday 1805 hours A homeowner called to report damage to their parked vehicle. Sergeant Lambert learned that while an inoper- able UPS truck was being towed, the trailer fishtailed and sideswiped their vehicle and caused significant dam- age. A UPS supervisor also responded to the scene—photos were taken by all present and information was exchanged. No citations were issued; case closed. THEFT—GAS Thursday 1758 hours A local gas station reported that the driver of a silver Chevy Impala drove away without paying for gas. The suspect was described a 20 year old black male with black hair (striped on the side) and a black shirt. Of course, the plate came back to a different vehicle, a Tahoe. When informed of the plate mismatch, the man- ager said the plate was on crooked and could have been stolen. Case pending. 4 4 08/21‐ 08/27 2015 YTD Calls for Service 133 4759 Citations 4 365 Warnings 14 487 Police Reports 16 736 Response Time Average 6.24 5.41 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! REPORTING A FOUND DOMESTICATED DOG: Call 911 and an officer will respond to assist you. MHPD uses Four Paws Shelter. It is their policy to take dogs only. REPORTING A FOUND DOMESTICATED CAT: Call your local Humane Society or Veterinary Hospital as we do not have the capacity to handle found cats. REPORTING A LOST DOMESTICATED DOG OR CAT: Call MHPD’s non‐ emergency line 651.452.1366 to give police informaƟon on your lost animal and owner informaƟon in the event police or another resident locates your animal. Officers do not assist residents in looking for your animal yet review the informaƟon supplied by you to recognize if an animal is found.