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01 08 16 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 Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie JANUARY 08 2016  INSURANCE REQUIRED TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLES Winter Season is upon us and with that comes dangerous road condiƟons. As responsible parents, we need to do what is best to keep our children safe while driving out on the roads. Here are a few things to keep in mind before hiƫng the roads with your child: AVOID BULKY WINTER CLOTHES: Of course we want our children to be warm during the cold winter months but, we do not want to strap our children in their car seats with a bulky coat as it can affect the ability of the car seat to work properly. A bulky coat can compress in a crash and create a loose car seat harness puƫng your child at great risk in the event of a crash. You can always put a blanket over the Ɵghtened. TAKE THE PINCH TEST: Make sure your child’s harness is adjusted correctly year‐round by using the “pinch test.” The pinch test is the best way to make sure the harness straps are snug and close to the body. They need to be the correct height, at, or just below the child’s rear‐facing car seat and at, or just above the child’s shoulders while forward‐facing. Then buckle and Ɵghten the harness straps. Place the chest clip at armpit level. Now pinch the strap at your child’s shoulder. If you are unable to pinch any excess webbing, you’re good to go! And always remember, MHPD has our very own Car Seat Safety Specialist, Officer Jennifer Fordham. She is here to help you install car seats safely as well as answer any quesƟons you may have. To schedule an appointment with Officer Fordham or for quesƟons please contact 651.452.1366 or email jennyf@mendota‐heights.com. NEW LAW! EffecƟve January 1st, Minnesotans who are registering/renewing license tabs or         transferring ownership of motor vehicles and motorcycles will need to provide insurance informaƟon  including name of insurance company, policy number and expiraƟon date of the policy.  The          informaƟon must be provided when applying online, in person or by mail.   The purpose for the law is to reduce the number of people driving without insurance.  MN law        requires all drivers to possess proof of insurance at all Ɵmes and maintain insurance when a vehicle is  operated or when its use is contemplated.  According to the task force report, an esƟmated 10.8% of  Minnesotans drive without insurance.  Vehicles owners will be noƟfied of the new law via mail on their 2016 renewal noƟces.       2     3   CHILD’S NAME               AGE (0-3):      ADDRESS                PHONE:   SCHOOL          TEACHER’S NAME               GRADE:   PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 22ND   Ages 0—3   4   CHILD’S NAME               AGE (4-6):      ADDRESS                PHONE:   SCHOOL          TEACHER’S NAME               GRADE:   PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 22ND   Ages 4—6   5   CHILD’S NAME               AGE (7-10):     ADDRESS                PHONE:   SCHOOL          TEACHER’S NAME               GRADE:   PLEASE RETURN COLORING CONTEST PAGE AND ENTRY FORM NO LATER THAN 4:30PM FRI, JAN 22ND   Ages 7—10   6   AOA FRIDAY 0400 HOURS Officers Mike Shepard and Denise Urmann assisted State Patrol on a roll over crash report where the driver appeared to be drunk. Officers arrived and found the male running away from the scene. He was advised to get on the ground in which he did. The driver showed clear signs of intoxication and he was then handed over to State Patrol where he was ultimately arrested for DWI. AOA FRIDAY 1659 HOURS Sergeant Bobby Lambert and Officer Mike Shepard assisted WSPPD with a domestic assault report where a male was armed with a handgun and had several knives in the apartment. The couple was ordered to come outside and refused. Eventually the woman unlocked the door and came outside but the male was heavily intoxicated and yelling at officers. Shepard made his way into the apartment and was forced to tase the male due to his resistance. The male managed to make his way towards the door after that but was stopped by a WSP Officer who again tased him and escorted him out of the apartment. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FRIDAY 2212 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar was dispatched to a residence on a damage to property report. Upon arrival, he was met by the homeowner who stated that someone had just thrown eggs at the front of it causing them to break through one of the window screens. The homeowner did attempt to run after the suspect but the suspect got into a light tan or gold colored Hyundai or KIA. He described the suspect as young male possibly in his teens. The area was checked and the vehicle was not located. 4th DEGREE ASSAULT FRIDAY 2234 HOURS Officer Steve Hilyar was dispatched to a local bar on an intoxicated male who was refusing to leave the bar. Upon arrival, he found the male sitting inside a car in the parking lot. The car was not on and he had clear signs of intoxication. Hilyar asked the male to take his hands out of his pockets and provide identification in which he refused to do. Hilyar attempted to detain him and he resisted on several attempts and striking Hilyar. Hilyar was forced to use his Taser. Backup officers arrived at this time and assisted in detaining the male. The male was transported to Dakota County for Assault of a Police Officer. THEFT SUNDAY 0250 HOURS Officer Phil McCarty was dispatched to call a male reference a theft. The male said that his phone was stolen out of his coat that was hanging while he was at the Moose Country Bar. The male used the app to track his phone and it tracked back to two homes next door to each other in Mendota Heights. McCarty called the phone in an attempt to hear it and also observed the homes for any traffic in or out but none were successful. McCarty advised the owner of the phone that the app was not accurate enough to track the phone.   7   SUSPICIOUS PERSON SUNDAY 0425 HOURS Officer McCarty received a report of a person going through a vehicle that did not belong to them. McCarty arrived on scene, located the suspect and removed him from the vehicle. The male smelled heavily of alcoholic beverage and had vomit all over him. The vehicle owner then came outside and noticed his car had vomit all over the inside and had been rummaged through. Due to the cold conditions and his intoxication, HealthEast was called to assess him. He was issued a citation for Tampering With A Motor Vehicle and Disorderly Conduct. TERRORISTIC THREATS MONDAY 0802 HOURS Officers John Larrive, Todd Rosse and Jennifer Fordham responded to the high school on a report of an unwanted adult male who was making threats towards staff. Officers ultimately detained the male and he was transported to Dakota County Jail. TERRORISTIC THREATS MONDAY 0915 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse took a report from a male who stated that he received a phone call on his landline from another male with a foreign sounding voice saying he was from Microsoft tech support. When the RP stated he was not interested, the caller became aggressive and said, “I will kill you, K-I-L-L you.” Rosse attempt- ed to call the number back but it said it cannot be completed as dialed or it was disconnected. Rosse advised the RP he should notify the Federal Trade Commission regarding the phone number. No leads, case inac- tive. MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY 1654 HOURS Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a group home on a mental health/crisis call. Gorgos arrived and was met by staff who directed him to the individual who was breaking personal items and self harming herself by cutting. Gorgos advised she should go to the hospital to be evaluated but she refused to go. HealthEast was called and she was ultimately taken to the hospital on a mental health hold. STOLEN PROPERTY/ASSAULT/DRUGS MONDAY 2327 HOURS While on routine patrol, Sergeant Peyton Fleming ran a license plate at a local gas station and it came back to be a stolen vehicle. Fleming called for backup, activated his emergency lights then ordered the occupants to put their hands up. The driver of the vehicle had a Felony warrant out of Hennepin County as well as a warrant out of Missouri. The female admitted to concealing a glass pipe. The male was complaining of chest pain so he was transported to the hospital. The female was homeless so she was ultimately transported to be with the male at the hospital. Charges have been filed.   8     WINTER WEATHER Keeping Ahead of the Storm Always have an eye on the sky! For the safety of yourself and your loved ones, you should keep up‐to‐date on weather informaƟon. The NaƟonal Weather Service issues several different noƟficaƟons to look for and its important to know what they mean. OUTLOOK: Winter storm condiƟons are possible in the next 2‐5 days. Stay tuned to local media for updates. WATCH: Winter storm condiƟons are possible within the next 36‐48 hours. Prepare now! WARNING: Life‐threatening severe winter condiƟons have begun or will begin within 24 hours. Act now! ADVISORY: Winter weather condiƟons are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. If you are cauƟous, they will not be life ‐threatening. 01/01 ‐ 01/07 2016 YTD Calls for Service 129 129 Citations 18 18 Warnings 20 20 Police Reports 15 15 Response Time Average 5.90 5.90 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 helps boost the morale of our staff. HAVE A SAFE WEEK!