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09 25 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 SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 DON’T VEER FOR DEER Deer‐vehicle crashes peak in the autumn months, but Minnesota’s large deer populaƟon makes them a safety hazard on the road all year long. Deer crashes are especially dangerous for motorcyclists — a group which accounted for 16 of the 19 vehicle vs deer related deaths over the last three years. An important safety Ɵp for drivers is to never veer for deer — swerving can take a motorist into oncoming traffic or off the road. Here are some motorist Ɵps to avoid deer crashes: Drive at safe speeds and always be buckled up. Be especially cauƟous from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., when deer are most acƟve. Use high beams as much as possible at night, especially in deer‐acƟve areas. Motorists: Don’t swerve to avoid a deer. Swerving can cause motorists to lose control and travel off the road or into oncoming traffic. Motorcyclists: Avoid night and low‐light riding periods. Don’t count on deer whistles or deer fences to deter deer from crossing roads. Watch for the reflecƟon of deer eyes and for deer silhoueƩes on the shoulder of the road. Slow down in areas known to have a large deer populaƟon. Deer do unpredictable things but you can try to manage their behavior: Blow horn to urge deer to leave the road; Stop if the deer stays on the road, don’t try to go around it. Any Minnesota resident may claim a road‐killed animal by contacƟng a law enforcement officer. An authorizaƟon permit will be issued allowing the individual to lawfully possess the deer. If a deer is struck but not killed by a vehicle, keep a distance as deer may recover and move on. If a deer does not move on, or poses a public safety risk, report the incident to a DNR conservaƟon officer or other local law enforcement agency. The city began authorizing small hunts in an effort to control the deer populaƟon starƟng in 1995. Recent years have shown a need to expand the areas hunted. In response to ciƟzen requests, a new plan was draŌed in an aƩempt to control the deer populaƟon. The Metro Bow Hunters Resource Base (www.mbrb.com) will be conducƟng the hunts authorized by the City Council under a contract with the city. If you have private property and are interested in having your property included in the hunt, please call MHPD 651.452.1366 and ask for more informaƟon. Depending on the size of your parcel, you may be considered to join the hunt only if it is done safely. Each parcel will be considered individually based on a number of factors. HUNT DATES: Oct 2‐4 Fri, Sat, Sun Nov 6‐8 Fri, Sat, Sun Dec 4‐6 Fri, Sat, Sun (Alternate Date) Oct 23‐25 Fri, Sat, Sun Nov 20‐22 Fri, Sat, Sun Trails and Parks are open to the public. THERE IS NO OTHER HUNTING ALLOWED IN MENDOTA HEIGHTS. Please visit www.Mendota‐Heights.com for more informaƟon. 2 2 THEFT FRIDAY 07:10 HOURS Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to an address on a theft from vehicle report. Spicer was met by a male who stated that when he left for work, he noticed the front passenger window had been smashed out, several tools and a gas card was stolen from the vehicle. The gas card had an attempted charge of $30 out of a BP in St. Paul which was declined. Case pending video surveillance follow up with St. Paul BP. UNWANTED COMMUNICATION FRIDAY 14:38 HOURS Sergeant Tanner Spicer spoke with RP from St. Thomas Academy who stated that they were getting phone calls from an unknown female who was asking to volunteer to help with the football as well as take pictures with the boys from the team. This female was in no way affiliated with the school and the school wished to notify her that she is not to come on school property. Spicer left a voicemail with the female advising her of the schools wishes. MENTAL HEALTH FRIDAY 15:54 HOURS Officer Phil McCarty responded to a home on a report of a suicidal male. The male stated that his wife passed away a few years back and has been very depressed since. He mentioned that taking his life would only affect him. McCarty decided it was best to place the male on a Health & Welfare Hold. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FRIDAY 18:12 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson responded to an apartment complex on an attempted theft from vehicle report. Nelson met with reporting party who stated that sometime overnight someone attempted to break the lock on the topper and pry marks were seen. There were no items taken. DRUNKENESS FRIDAY 23:42 HOURS Officer Mike Shepard was dispatched to a home on a report of a drunk person needing to go to detox. Shepard arrived and met with the homeowner who stated that she found her sister sitting in the passenger seat of her vehicle very intoxicated. Shepard made contact with the woman and asked why she came to her sisters house and she stated she lived there and took a taxi. The homeowner stated that her sister used to live with her but does not anymore and did not want her sister staying the night at her house and requested she be brought to detox. The woman was transported to detox. DOMESTIC ASSAULT SATURDAY 13:51 HOURS Officer Hilyar, along with Officer Larrive and Sergeant Spicer, responded to a residence on a report of a fa- ther/son domestic. They learned that the juvenile son returned home after being out all night, at a home he wasn’t supposed to be at and participating in activities he shouldn’t have been. The father and son got into and argument and when the son challenged his father to hit him, the father did so. Both sides of the story were documented and the father was booked into jail. Closed by arrest THREATS SATURDAY 16:44 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson was dispatched to call complainant regarding threatening text messages. In speaking with the RP, he stated that someone had been sending threatening text messages to his phone but believed they were sent to the wrong number. The threats claim to know a female juveniles name and the school in which she attends and threatens to kill her. Case pending. 3 3 AOA SUNDAY 00:59 HOURS Officer Mike Shepard assisted a Wisconsin agency on an investigation of 4 young missing girls. The Wisconsin agency stated that the girls bicycles were found hundreds of yards off a roadway and they were treating the case as an abduction. Shepard was called into the case because of a possible man of interest lives in our area. The man was apparently in Wisconsin the weeks prior and had made contact with one of the girls. Shepard was unable to locate the man but shortly after, got notification that the girls were found. Details on the case are unknown at this time. MENTAL HEALTH SUNDAY 02:58 HOURS Officer Mike Shepard was dispatched to a home on a report of an elderly woman who wanted the male sleep- ing in her apartment removed. Shepard learned from the woman that although the man helped her move and had stayed so they could get an early start in the morning, she now didn’t feel right about the situation and wanted him to leave. However, when he approached the man, he found it was the woman’s husband, who clarified the situation, informing Officer Shepard that his wife had memory issues. Based on behaviors the wife was exhibiting, HealthEast was called and the woman was transported to the hospital on a Health & Welfare Hold. CHECK THE WELFARE SUNDAY 10:54 HOURS Officer Phil McCarty received a call from a mother who’s son was making suicidal comments and then left home. McCarty was unable to locate the juvenile male. Later in the day, McCarty was at the home speaking with the mother about an unrelated issue when the son got dropped off and came into the house. McCarty spoke with him about the matter and could immediately smell marijuana radiating off of him. The juvenile stated he recently smoked a joint and admitted to wanting to kill himself in the morning by jumping off the bridge but after that did not want to harm himself anymore. McCarty placed the male on a Health & Welfare hold and he was transported to the hospital. FRAUD MONDAY 1622 HOURS Victim reported and unauthorized use of her personal debit card to Officer John Larrive. The victim made the credit union aware of the charges and is working with the victim. The charges were made online to a cos- metic company out od the state of New York. There are no known suspects. IDENTITY THEFT TUESDAY 1631 HOURS Complainant came home to find two boxes with merchandise totaling approximately $1000.00 from Home Depot on his front step. He learned it had been purchased with his credit card online and delivered to his house. The complainant had since returned the items and canceled his credit card. Identity theft resources were provided by Officer Hilyar. The complainant was not out any money; incident closed. ROBBERY WEDNESDAY 0931 HOURS Officers John Larrive, Todd Rosse and Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to a local business on report of a robbery. The suspect, buying some candy, did a snatch & grab, reaching in to take the money directly form the register, knocking away the clerk’s hand in the process. Suspect fled but with a good vehicle and person description, the vehicle was stopped by MN State Patrol and the female driver/suspect was arrested. Her vehi- cle was impounded, her statement obtained and a lengthy record was found. The female suspect was taken to the Dakota County Jail to be booked for Felony Simple Robbery. 4 4 09/18 ‐ 09/24 2015 YTD Calls for Service 137 5333 Citations 4 405 Warnings 3 533 Police Reports 20 818 Response Time Average 6.05 5.42 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! National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 26, 2015 10:00AM—2:00PM The U.S. Drug Enforcement AdministraƟon (DEA) and law enforcement agencies are joining forces to: 1.) remind ciƟzens there are safe, convenient, and responsible means to dispose of prescripƟon drugs, and 2.) educate the general public about the potenƟal for abuse of prescripƟon and over‐the‐counter (OTC) medicaƟons. We think having this annual day will hopefully leave residents a stamp in their minds that every Fall it is Ɵme to clean out their cabinets. MHPD has a MedicaƟon Dis‐ posal Box located in the PD vesƟbule open to the public 24/7. 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