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10 16 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 OCTOBER 16, 2015 TURNING, STARTING & SIGNALING Minnesota State Statute 169.19 is Ɵtled “Turning, StarƟng and Signaling.” This doesn’t sound complicated, but the reading is a bit hard to follow. The requirements are really quite simple though. Signal your intenƟons. Turns, lane changes, merging or U‐turns all require that you use turn signals. Turn into the lane closest to you. Whether making a leŌ or right turn, you’re required to turn into the closest lane designated for travel in the direcƟon that you’re driving. U‐turns are legal. You can make U‐turns, but only when you can be seen by other traffic at least 1,000 feet in both direcƟons and only when your U‐turn can be made safely. With any turn, merge or change of course, you’re required to make your movements safely. 169.14 Subdivision 1. Basic rule; InaƩenƟve Driving. No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the condiƟons. Every driver is responsible for becoming and remaining aware of the actual and potenƟal hazards then exisƟng on the highway and must use due care in operaƟng a vehicle. In every event speed shall be so restricted as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care. Each year in Minnesota, inaƩenƟve driving is a factor in one of four crashes, resulƟng in at least 70 deaths and 350 injuries. While many motorists may perceive driving as a normal rouƟne acƟvity, aƩenƟve driving is criƟcal as the traffic environment changes constantly and you must be prepared to react. AVOID DISTRACTED DRIVING: Cell Phones—Turn them off or place them out of reach to avoid the urge to answer or dial. If there is a passenger in the vehicle, ask them to handle the calls/texts. Music/Controls—Preprogram staƟons for easy access. Adjust mirrors and heat/AC prior to departure. Ask a passenger to help assist. NavigaƟon—Map out your drive in advance and pull over to study the map if need be. Ask a passenger to help with navigaƟon. EaƟng/Drinking—Try to avoid food and drink or at least messy foods. Make sure food and drink are secured. Children—Teach children the importance of good behavior in the vehicle. Passengers—Speak up to stop drivers from distracted driving behavior. When YOU are making a call while NOT driving—Ask the person on the other end of the line if they are driving, if so, call them later or ask them to call you back at a safer Ɵme. 2 2 BURGLARY FRIDAY 09:59 HOURS Officer John Larrive was dispatched to a home on a burglary in process report. Upon arrival, he was met by the homeowner who stated that he was in the shower when he heard the doorbell ring and several loud bangs on the door so he exited the shower and made way towards the door. As he got close to the door, he saw a male standing in his front entryway. The suspect then saw him, ran out the door and took off in a dark grey 4 -door sedan. The suspect was described as an adult white male, mid 20’s, approximately 5’8”-5’10” and weighing approximately 180 pounds. The suspect gained entry into the home by using a tool to pry the front door open. There was damage to the front door but nothing was taken from the home. The area was checked for the vehicle/suspect description but no luck. THEFT OF GAS FRIDAY 14:35 HOURS Officer Phil McCarty was inside a local gas station when an employee approached him and pointed to a white SUV that had just pumped $35.89 worth of gas and was leaving the parking lot at a high rate of speed. McCarty got in his vehicle and eventually caught up to the suspect vehicle. McCarty made contact with the driver and passenger and asked them if they had just left the gas station without paying for gas and they said they did. Both parties were placed in the rear of the squad. In questioning the driver, he stated that he was unaware the gas wasn't paid for as the passenger was the initial driver, pumped the gas and then asked his friend if he wanted to drive. McCarty then questioned the passenger who stated that he tried to pay with his credit card but it didn't work so he just pumped the gas and left. The driver was able to leave, the vehicle registered to the passenger was towed and he was taken to Dakota County Jail on theft charges. THEFT OF GAS SUNDAY 19:13 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar responded to a local gas station on a theft of gas report. Upon arrival, he was met by store employee who stated that Hispanic male, 20-25 years old, approximately 5’8” and 150lbs, pumped $29.06 worth of gas and left in a grey or silver GM product without paying. Hilyar ran the plate of the suspect vehicle and it listed to a silver Chevrolet. Hilyar made contact with the registered owner who stated that his daughter had his vehicle parked at her boyfriends house in St. Paul while she went out of town with him. The father then went and checked on the vehicle and discovered its front and rear plates were missing. He was advised to notify SPPD of the plate theft. The video surveillance at the gas station did not cover the pump where the theft occurred. No suspects at this time. BURGLARY SUNDAY 20:14 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson was dispatched to a residence on an after the fact burglary that had taken place. Nelson met with the homeowner who stated that when she returned home, she noticed the curtain to her back deck was open and the door was unlocked which was not how she left it. She then walked into her bedroom and found the pillows had been thrown to the ground, jewelry boxes taken out from the closet and totes with bank statements rummaged through. This is when she called 9-1-1. Nelson arrived and cleared the home. A walk through was performed and the front door was found to be damaged as if tools were used to pry the door open. Nelson advised the homeowner to change bank account numbers and make a list of anything she finds missing. Case pending. 3 3 RECKLESS DRIVING MONDAY 22:32 HOURS While on routine patrol, Officer Mike Shepard observed a vehicle going 97mph in a 55mph zone. He then attempted to follow the vehicle and witnessed it weaving in and out of other vehicles, disobey a stop sign, and pass in a no passing zone. Shepard stopped the vehicle and ordered him to turn the vehicle off. He made contact with the driver and asked what he was doing and the driver stated “I’m about to S@#$ my pants right now.” Shepard said were you really driving 97mph because you have to use the bathroom and again he said, “yes, I’m about to S@#$ my pants right now.” Shepard asked for his identification and observed that he had an extensive driving history so he issued him a citation for reckless driving. CARELESS DRIVING WEDNESDAY 23:52 HOURS While on routine patrol, Sergeant Bobby Lambert saw and heard a vehicle with tires squealing, engine revving and traveling at a high rate of speed toward him. The vehicle as swerving back and forth and had a headlight out. Lambert stopped the vehicle and made contact with the juvenile driver who stated that he and his friend were on their way to get a pizza. The two juveniles were warned for curfew and the driver was issued a citation for careless driving. IDENTITY THEFT THURSDAY 13:36 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar spoke with a complainant who stated that her credit card company called to say a male was attempting to gain access to her credit card account over the phone. The card and since been canceled and a new card was issued. There was no loss on the account. THEFT THURSDAY 13:43 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse responded to a business on a theft report. Upon arrival, he was met by the warehouse manager who stated that sometime overnight, suspects tampered with their tractor/semi and stole parts off of the tractor. The loss was approximately $70. There are no suspects at this time. DISPUTE THURSDAY 20:31 HOURS Sergeant Bobby Lambert and Officer Steve Hilyar responded to an apartment complex on an ongoing dispute neighbor dispute. The RP states that the neighbor children have been being loud and hanging around the property late at night. The RP was once confronted by the mother of the children and did admit to stating that her son is an army ranger and owns guns. Lambert spoke with the mother of the children who stated that the RP is the aggressor and that this was the first she’s heard of the complaints. Lambert advised the RP to stop making threats and the mother of the children to limit time spent on property and utilize the park across the street. 4 4 10/09 ‐ 10/15 2015 YTD Calls for Service 121 5,718 Citations 15 436 Warnings 17 583 Police Reports 18 869 Response Time Average 4.65 5.40 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 or email jennyf@mendota‐heights.com 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 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! 3RD ANNUAL TIP-A-COP Saturday, October 24th is the naƟonwide Ɵp‐a‐ cop at all Red Robin locaƟons. Police Officers from around the metro will be the “celebrity” servers! Any Ɵps that the cops receive will go directly towards Special Olympics MN. The event is hosted at the lunch hour and dinner hour. 11:00am‐3:00pm 4:00pm‐8:00pm This is a great family fun event and we hope to see you there!