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02 12 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 Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie FEBRUARY 12 2016 TECHNOLOGY & CALLING 9-1-1 As most of our residents know, we have a county‐wide dispatch center that is physically located in Rosemount. It is called the Dakota CommunicaƟons Center, or as we like to call it the DCC. Many people ask how best to call 9‐1‐1 now that many people have opted to disconƟnue using a “landline” or a “hard‐wired” phone. Using a cell phone is sƟll a great way to call 9‐1‐1 but dispatchers are not be able to see “where” the call is coming from, unlike calls that come in from a landline. So be prepared to give your locaƟon. Occasionally cell phone 9‐1‐1‐ calls made in this area could end up at a 9‐1‐1 call center that is NOT the DCC (more than likely Ramsey County/St. Paul or the MN State Patrol) but as technology improves, we are seeing less of these transfer situaƟons. Another quesƟon we get frequently is, “Can I text to 9‐1‐1?” This is called NEXT GENERATION 9‐1‐1. DCC Supervisor Troy Ruby, explained to me that this new technology is sƟll being developed and is not expected in 2016. There are lots of technical glitches that need to be ironed out before the transiƟon happens. We, as your emergency responders will share that informaƟon with you as it becomes available. Lastly, many people ask if they can use a cell phone to call 9‐1‐1 if they do NOT have a data plan and the answer to that is yes! For example, if you have young children or teens who may use an old phone for music and apps but there is no acƟve data plan, they will sƟll be able to call 9‐1‐1 with that device. So, that good news is that you do not need to run out and add a data plan ($$) to that phone. However, if you disconƟnue your landline service, you will not have the ability to call 9‐1‐1 from the landline phone. For more informaƟon about 9‐1‐1 and other iniƟaƟves such as community noƟficaƟons informaƟon check out the DCC website at: hƩp://www.mn‐dcc.org In January alone, 25 people were killed on Minnesota roads due to traffic related  incidents.  At the end of January last year, there 9 people were killed.  The Office  of Traffic Safety Director, Donna Berger states “People say goodbye before their  loved ones drive away, never giving it a thought that it could be the last Ɵme they see that person. It  is Ɵme to make driving your number one priority when you are behind the wheel.  All of our lives de- pend on drivers paying aƩenƟon, buckling up, driving the speed limit and never driving drunk.”  What a powerful message she leaves with us all.  You may think that you are a great driver and this  message doesn't apply to you but, it’s the people driving all around you that may be the reason for  your death.  It is the people leŌ behind that suffer the loss of a loved one.  Driving is for geƫng to and  from locaƟon. Please, stay alert and aware of your surroundings, avoiding distracƟon.  Follow the  laws and spread the message to others.     2   THEFT WEDNESDAY 1611 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson responded to a care facility where an employee reported a fellow employee stole her Nike tennis shoes. Discussions were had with both parties; accused party denied theft of shoes. No other evidence or information to follow-up on; case inactive. STOLEN PLATES THURSDAY 1415 HOURS A homeowner called to report her vehicle had different plates on it than those that belonged on the it. Of- ficer Nelson responded and found when the homeowner went to the DMV to obtain a copy of the vehicle registration on her Town & Country van, she provided her current plate number. However, the DMV em- ployee stated that plate belonged to a Dodge Caravan. Further investigation found an entirely different plate on the front of the vehicle belong to an Acadia. Neither plate showed up in the system as stolen. Upon con- tacting the RO’s of the incorrect plates, one party noticed a plate missing but thought it had fallen off and hadn’t reported it. The other party out of Owatonna has not yet been reached. Case pending. MEDICAL THURSDAY 2356 HOURS Party called to report a possible overdose at a residence. Officers Urmann and Shepard, along with Sergeant Lambert, responded and found one party doing CPR and another party standing by. Medics and MHFD had been called to assist but the party was found deceased. Case under investigation. ANIMAL BITE FRIDAY 1415 HOURS Reporting party responded to the police department to report his daughter had been bitten by a dog. The father reported his ex-wife had left their daughter for a short time in the care of his ex-wife’s boyfriend and during that time, his daughter had been bitten by the dog and required stitches. Officer Nelson met the boy- friend at the residence and learned the boyfriend was actually dog-sitting the animal and that the incident happened so quick he wasn’t sure what happened but believe the animal either nipped her in surprise or got her in the face with his paw. He knew the immunizations were current but he would the owner for docu- mentation. Officer Nelson also spoke with the mother and learned the dog has never been aggressive before, did not believe the animal meant to inflict harm and had simply hoped to handle the situation civilly. It was later learned the wound was caused by a scratch and not a bite and therefore does not fall under any state or MH ordinance violations. Case closed; parties to resolve civilly. MEDICAL SATURDAY 0123 HOURS Officer Denise Urmann responded to assist a male party whom the caller said was stuck in his vehicle in the snowbank and was not responding to the reporting party. Upon arrival, she found the male very disoriented and but calling for help. Once they got to the male, they learned the man was having a medical situation which medics were able to help resolve. A reserve officer responded and drove the man home in his car and informed his wife of the situation. Officers cleared.   3   THEFT OF GAS SUNDAY 1133 & 1924 HOURS A local gas station reported two thefts of gas on the same day. The first was taken by Officer Nelson, the second by Officer Mike Shepard. The first involved vehicle was a blue 2014 Dodge Caravan; the second was a white Chevy Suburban. Both cases have viable suspect information for follow up and are pending. PROPERTY DAMAGE MONDAY 0857 HOURS Officer Shepard took a report from an employee of a group home who found her car vandalized with the window smashed out but items in plain view were not stolen. Possible suspects and witnesses were inter- viewed but no viable information was learned. Case inactive. HARASSMENT MONDAY 1633 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse met with a party in the lobby of the police department who reported receiving harassing text messages. The messages involved family situations and allegations and the sender was becoming more aggressive. However, the victim only wanted to inform us and did not want action taken in fear the suspect would take further action. Officer Rosse recommended several courses of action, including getting a harass- ment restraining order. Information documented, case closed. ACCIDENT TUESDAY 1536 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to a parking lot on report of an accident that occurred when one of the vehi- cles failed to stop at the stop sign. Both vehicles were towed, and minor injuries were reported but both par- ties refused medics. Officer cleared. OPERATION GUARDIAN ANGEL WEDNESDAY ALL DAY Numerous MHPD officers worked with several local and state agencies to coordinate an undercover opera- tion. The goal of Operation Guardian Angel is to target the online trafficking of minors. This operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects. Formal charges pending. FRAUD THURSDAY 1647 HOURS Officer Tanner Spicer met with a victim in the lobby who reported her credit card had been used fraudulently and suspected her daughter. Case pending.   4       Just a friendly reminder… Eò›Ä ã«Ê禫 ó› ƒÙ› ®Ä 㫛 ½› Ê¥ 㫛 ó®Äã›Ù ݛƒÝÊÄ, 㫛ٛ ƒÙ› Ý㮽½ Ùç½›Ý ƒÄ— ٛ¦ç½ƒã®ÊÄ ®Äòʽò®Ä¦ ٛÝãك®Ä®Ä¦ ùÊç٠֛ã. MHPD ٛÝÖÊÄ—Ý ¥Ù›- Øç›Äã½ù ãÊ Ù›ÖÊÙãÝ Ê¥ —Ê¦Ý ›®Ä¦ Ê¥¥ ½›ƒÝ« ®Ä ‘®ãù ÖƒÙ»Ý Ι ÊÄ Öƒã«Ý. According to MH ORD 8‐4‐6: ANIMALS IN PARKS: Within a public park: C. Dogs To Be Restrained3: No owner of a dog shall permit his dog to be at large in city parks, but shall keep such dog under restraint at all times. "Restraint", as used herein, shall be deemed to mean controlled by a leash not exceeding six feet (6') in length. (1981 Code 913 § 8; amd. 2003 Code) 02/05 ‐ 02/11 2016 YTD Calls for Service 105 840 Citations 13 92 Warnings 15 111 Police Reports 19 115 Response Time Average 3.94 4.67 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!