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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
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
DECEMBER 04, 2015
6‐2‐2: NIGHT TIME PARKING PROHIBITED
H. No vehicle shall be parked on any public street between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM
between the months of November 1st and March 31st.
6‐2‐4: PARKING DURING SNOWFALL
A. Parking Time Restricted: No person shall allow any vehicle to park or stand upon any street or
road in the city for more than 30 minutes during the Ɵme intervening between a snowfall of 2
inches or more and the plowing or removal thereof.
B. Nuisance Declared: Any vehicle stopped, parked, abandoned or otherwise unaƩended in
violaƟon of this secƟon is hereby declared to be an obstrucƟon of city streets and shall be
declared to be a nuisance.
C. Towing Of Vehicle: In the event any vehicle is stopped, parked, abandoned or otherwise leŌ
unaƩended in violaƟon of the provisions of this secƟon, any police officer of the city or the city
public works superintendent is hereby authorized to remove or cause to be removed any such
vehicle and to have such vehicle towed or otherwise removed to any public or private garage or
parking area and stored in such garage or parking area unƟl claimed by the owner as provided in
subsecƟon 6‐2‐11C of this Ɵtle. (Ord. 219, 11‐5‐1985)
D. Authority To Issue CitaƟon: The city public works superintendent is authorized to issue
citaƟons for violaƟons of this secƟon. (Ord. 248, 12‐15‐1987)
ICE SAFETY
2” OR LESS
STAY OFF!!
4”
ICE FISHING
8” ‐ 12”
CAR OR
SMALL PICKUP
12” ‐ 15”
MEDIUM TRUCK
5”
SNOWMOBILE
OR ATV
Every year the MH Fire Department spends many hours
training on the ice preparing to save you should you end
up in the water in the winter. Ice / water rescue is
dangerous business. Ice that was safe today very well
might not be tomorrow. BE SAFE!
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IDENTITY THEFT FRIDAY 1631 HOURS
Sergeant Bobby Lambert spoke with complainant regarding an identity theft report. Complainant stated that a
fraudulent online charge of $624.33 had been made on his Visa card to Dell. A call was made to Dell to remove
the fraudulent charge and they notified complainant that the items purchased were scheduled to ship to
Minneapolis. Lambert advised to notify Visa and also will be following up with Dell for potential suspect
information. Case pending.
THEFT MONDAY 1120 HOURS
Officer Phil McCarty was dispatched to a local senior living facility on a theft report. Upon arrival, he was met by
a facility employee who stated that sometime between the dates of 11/18 and 11/25, approximately 100 Oxyco-
done pills went missing. The pills were overflow and were kept in the nurse’s office in a lock box. The keys to the
lock box were nearby. It is unknown at this time which employee is responsible for the theft.
MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY 2243 HOURS
Officers Robin Nelson, Denise Urmann and Steve Hilyar responded to a residence on a suicidal female. The
female was found walking through a neighbors yard with her mother close behind her. It appeared as though
there was a verbal argument. The female was extremely distraught so Nelson attempted to grab her hand and in
turn she pulled away several times. The female admitted to having needles on her however, none were found. She
smelled of a strong alcohol odor. Officers escorted her back to her home where she was met by HealthEast.
Officers spoke with the females sister as well as her mother who advised she is a known meth user and had been
hallucinating saying she has been speaking with God, being filmed by cameras everywhere, and having outbursts.
A health and welfare hold was placed on the female and she was transported to the hospital.
STOLEN VEHICLE PLATE TUESDAY 1406 HOURS
Sergeant Peyton Fleming took a walk-in report from a male who stated that earlier in the day, he had gone to get
an oil change and was advised by a store employee that his front license plate was missing. The male believes the
plate was stolen but not known when or who took the plate. He had already obtained new plates and was advised
to destroy the remaining plate. The plate was entered into NCIC. No suspects at this time.
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JUVENILE PROBLEMS WEDNESDAY 0729 HOURS
Officer John Larrive responded an abandoned (hang up) 911 call. The caller told the 911 operator that her
daughter would not let her out of the bathroom. They refused to give any further information and hung up.
Through some quick work the address was located and Officer Larrive was at the home in short order. The two
were located, the dispute mediated, and the juvenile was given a ride to school where she should have been.
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY WEDNESDAY 1323 HOURS
Person called to report strange activity. The caller advised Officer John Larrive that while they were visiting the
grave of a deceased relative they were approached by a man who wanted to talk about how nice the cemetery was
and about how they knew the deceased family members. The man was reported to the staff and they advised the
caller to let MHPD know. No one located.
SUSPICIOUS BAG THURSDAY 0947 HOURS
Officer Todd Rosse recovered a bag that was left along side of the road. After determining it was likely tossed
from a passing car, Officer Rosse located the owner who told him the bag was taken from his unlocked car in St.
Paul the night before. Several items were missing. The remaining property was turned over to the owner.
Have a safe week! Mike