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11 20 15 JTF  1   The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming Bobby Lambert POLICE OFFICERS 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2015     The final night of the 10 week Mendota Heights / West St Paul Police CiƟzen Academy was a whirlwind! Even on graduaƟon night, the learning conƟnued as they were informed on other police maƩers, including the following roles: Henry Sibley School Resource Officer, Jenny Fordham, Dakota County Drug Task Force (DTF) Agent and Drug Dog Reserve Officers and Police Chaplains, K‐9 Mike and his Officer Mike Elam City and County AƩorneys The students enjoyed hearing about these roles that remain unknown to the general public, yet play criƟcal roles to our ciƟzens and to our public safety partners. Overall, this season proved to be an eye‐opening seƫng for our students as they experienced the training, laws and reality of law enforcement & public safety personnel. If you have thought about joining this program, watch the city website for next year’s informaƟon. It is typically held every Thursday in the fall, September thru November, for ciƟzens of Mendota Heights & West St Paul. It is a great avenue toward fostering community/police relaƟonships. POLICE CITIZEN ACADEMY GRADUTAION NIGHT!   2   FELONY THEFT WEDNESDAY 1518 HOURS Sergeant Eric Petersen responded to a local gas station on report of theft. Upon arrival he learned the suspect was an employee who had been stealing for awhile. Documentation was provided and the suspect admitted to the theft over $2000 in merchandise. Felony Theft charges were filed by the DC Attorney. DWI REFUSAL/ACCIDENT WEDNESDAY 1710 HOURS Sergeants Bobby Lambert and Eric Petersen with Officer Todd Rosse were called on report of a taxi that had driv- en into a holding pond. Witnesses said the vehicle was sinking and someone was inside, but dispatch was soon updated that the occupant was out and trying to swim to shore. Officers arrived, observed the submerged vehicle and stumbling driver attempting to make it to shore. A rescue disc was utilized and the driver was pulled to safety. The driver informed the officers that he had responded to the college to pick up a fare, but entered it, headed thru it, then over the curb, up the embankment and then down into the pond, which is about 30 yards from the park- ing lot destination. During this discussion, the strong smell of alcohol was coming from the driver. Ambulances responded and checked him out but refused any medical care, insisting he was fine, and stating he had headed off course due to the heavy rain. Officers investigated further and the driver submitted to a breath sample, but all at- tempts throughout the incident were insufficient and the driver was uncooperative with the testing and implied consent process. He was charged by formal complaint with Gross Misdemeanor DUI Test Refusal and booked into the Dakota County Jail. SALE OF ALCOHOL/TOBACCO TO A MINOR THURSDAY 1751 HOURS Officer Mike Shepard, the MH Alcohol & Tobacco Compliance Officer, conducted compliance checks on local businesses. Through the compliance checks, four businesses had employees who served underage persons: two tobacco violations and two alcohol violations. Compliance checks are conducted in accordance with state and city ordinance. The server receives criminal violations while the business will receive civil penalties. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE/DRUGS THURSDAY 1718 HOURS Officers were called to a business for a person held against their will and a possible firearm. The vehicle and de- scription of one involved party was given. Upon arrival a large white box truck was found and someone entering the vehicle. The vehicle was approached, occupants were found and ordered out. However, as officer cleared the truck uncooperative occupants were eventually found hiding inside the cab portion and two other related subjects were found in the store. Once officers gained entry to the cargo area, they found a mobile workshop with sleeping compartment within. A K—9 was called to respond to clear the compartment. Meanwhile, evidence of illegal drug use was found inside the store where the females were found; they were subsequently arrested. The K-9 soon ar- rived, cleared the vehicle of additional persons and hit on drug. The truck was seized pending a search warrant and involved parties were interviewed and statements were taken. Case pending investigation. SUICIDE MONDAY 2347 HOUR Officer Nick Gorgos headed to a group home on report of a suicidal patient. Upon arrival, he found the party who indicated she had suicidal thoughts and was willing to go the hospital for evaluation.   3   FRAUD TUESDAY 1553 HOURS Officer Phil McCarty took a walk in report from a party who had been notified by her mobile phone vendor that fraudulent charges were found on her account and her identity was compromised. Steps were taken and the victim was not out any funds. Case inactive. WELFARE CHECK TUESDAY 1726 HOURS A mother called to request a welfare check on her five year child who was with her father per the custody agree- ment. The child had not called by the specified time. Upon arrival, Officer Phil McCarty found the child was found happy and in good health with her father. Mother was notified and officers cleared. THEFT WEDNESDAY 15:18 HOURS A cell phone was reported stolen from a break room at a local business. Information was gathered by Officer Rob- in Nelson for investigation. The phone was later found. Officer Cleared, case unfounded. ACCIDENT WEDNESDAY 1012 HOURS A truck driver, who admitted to following the vehicle in front of him to closely, swerved to avoid a collision when it quickly stopped. The truck struck a utility pole. MSP waived a vehicle inspection but the driver has not yet pro- vided proof of insurance. Traffic Citation pending. COUNTERFEIT WEDNESDAY 1052 HOURS Employee reported a suspect provided them with counterfeit money during a transaction. Upon arrival, Sergeant Tanner Spicer arrived to inspect the counterfeit money. He learned the many had come into the store and pre- paid for his gas with a $50 bill. The employee thought it was fake, confronted him and asked for the change back. The counterfeit money was handed back to the suspect and the suspect was gone. Case inactive pending follow-up information. PROPERTY DAMAGE WEDNESDAY 1750 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson responded to a business on report of a smashed window of a vehicle. No suspect infor- mation or witnesses were found. Case inactive. DOMESTIC, Part I WEDNESDAY 1210 HOURS Sergeant Spicer and Officer John Larrive responded to a residence on report of a domestic. The female, intoxicat- ed suspect had evidently hit the reporting party and threw his property. The victim only wanted to retrieve his property and leave; he did not want to press charges. Officers cleared, no charges. DOMESTIC, Part II WEDNESDAY 2147 HOURS A mother called to report her intoxicated daughter (see above) had assaulted her. The daughter reportedly smacked her mom’s head against the wall, punched her and ripped the phone out of the wall. The daughter’s PBT came back as .309. Due to her condition she was taken to the hospital; formal charges are pending.   4     11/13 ‐ 11/19 2015 YTD Calls for Service 103 6433 Citations 11 504 Warnings 12 642 Police Reports 19 969 Response Time Average 5.72 5.4 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 over‐the‐counter medication. Please send us your positive feedback on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Your feedback is greatly appreciated and HAVE A SAFE WEEK! When you are worried or feel unsafe or unseƩled, especially during these Ɵmes of unrest, we would like to remind you of our commitment to you and your families: We will protect and serve our community, our ciƟ‐ zens and the public at large. We will stand be‐ tween you and the threat We are here to assist our fellow public safety part‐ ners in their efforts to protect and serve ciƟ‐ zens also. We care about our com‐ munity and the persons and property within. We want you to feel safe and we are here to ensure that.