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11 02 12 JTF11/02/2012 The Mendota Heights Police Department Support Staff Kim Henning Sandie Ristine Susan Donovan Becky Pentel Police Officers Jerry Murphy Scott Patrick John Larrive Bobby Lambert Tanner Spicer Todd Rosse Chad Willson Jeff VonFeldt Steven Meyer Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Peyton Fleming School Resource Officer Jennifer Fordham Investigations Mario Reyes Tanner Spicer Sergeants Neil Garlock Brian Convery Eric Petersen Reserves Randy Pentel Jesse Mettner Jim Knox Jarrod Spicer Jeff Parker George Castillo Chaplains John Snider Frances Cuena Butch Millett Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Chief Mike Aschenbrener Threats    Thursday  0935 hours  Officer Bobby Lambert spoke with employees at a local business about  an unhappy customer who made some verbal threats.  The  customer/suspect was evidently in a lot of pain and upset about the  information received about his care.  The reporting party did not pursue  charges, knowing the party was warned about the serious, criminal  element of his threats.       911 Call    Thursday  1517 hours  The DCC received a 911 call where the caller was surprised as to who  answered the phone.  Officer Larrive spoke with the person who advised  that they were waiting on the line and had been transferred to 911.  Question was answered and officer cleared.    Neighbor Compliant   Thursday  1905 hours  Sergeant Neil Garlock met with the reporter about neighbor problems  involving a loose dog.  Sgt Garlock advised the owners that their dog  should not be let out off‐leash and allowed to bark at passers‐by. No  further complaints.    Theft from Auto   Friday   0813 hours  911 caller witnessed 4 people in a black Chevrolet Lumina breaking into  cars in a parking lot.  They reported the thieves fled when confronted,  but not until the caller obtained their plate #. Officer John Larrive was  quickly in position and spotted the vehicle; catching it on I35E N/B as  they crossed the river.  With help from SPPD, the thieves were taken  into custody without incident near Randolph.  A quick computer check  showed this car was involved in several other theft related calls in the  south metro over the past few weeks.  The car was towed and all were  transported back to MHPD where they declined the chance to tell their  side of the stor; however, one attempted to give legal advice to  Investigator Reyes and Officer Lambert on the necessity of a search  warrant for evidence submission into court. They were thanked for their  efforts and soon  transported to the Dakota County Jail on Felony Theft  charges.    Recovered Stolen / AOA  Friday   1224 hours  During the above incident, officers overheard a call come out about a  pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.  Officer John Larrive (a.k.a. Eagle Eye)   “Just the Facts” The latest news from the Mendota Heights Police Department 11/02/2012 was again quickly in position and spotted one matching the description and engaged in the pursuit.  Meanwhile, Sergeant Garlock, Inv. Reyes, and Sergeant Convery were returning from the funeral for  Larrie Mack and were able to join the pursuit at Hwy 62. Officer Lambert and  Officer Larrive were  followed by MSP troopers, the DNR and other agencies.  The felony stop was made at I35W/ Diamond  Lake Road, with Sergeant Larrive and Officer Lambert securing the scene while Sergeant Garlock  approached and handcuffed the thief without incident.  The trailer was turned over to the owner and  the crook was turned over to Rosemount PD.    A big day of action in the Heights!     Disturbance       Friday   2213 hours  Caller was concerned about a very loud party with kids, advising, ‘You can’t miss it, it’s the one with the  strobe lights.  Sgt Eric Petersen responded and spoke with mom who said the party was over at 2230  hours.  No alcohol at the child’s 14th birthday party.    Domestic       Friday   2325 hours  Officers Peyton Fleming and Denise Urmann responded to a domestic call for help.  The caller a 6’, 215  pound man was reporting that his wife was hitting him with the TV remote.  When officers arrived the  wife was waiting outside.  The couple are steady, intoxicated customers of ours; therefore, the officers  spent some time attempting to find out what really happened.  The two blew respectively (vs  ‘respectably’) a .233 and a .259 on the PBT.  With no injuries found, it was determined the best  resolution was Ramsey County Detox.    Drunk        Saturday  0017 hours  Sgt Petersen responded to a local bar to assist with a drunk male who refused to leave.  Bouncers had  managed to get him over to the front door; when Sgt Petersen arrived the man finally agreed to take a  cab.  About ½ hour later, the cabbie returned, with the drunk guy still in the back.  Apparently he was so  obnoxious that the cab driver returned him.  Officer Fleming was not surprised to learn the man’s driver  license was restricted for drug and alcohol use, especially when he blew a .245 on the PBT.  Ramsey  Detox received another guest and the DMV will receive a contact report on the incident which will cause  the man’s driver’s license to be revoked.    Neighbor Problems      Saturday  1445 hours  Officer John Larrive and Sergeant Neil Garlock were tied up on a call when neighbors called for help.   They reported on‐going issues with the neighbor, a W/M, 55 YOA’s, whom they describe as having  mental health issues.  Today they witnessed him take safety the barrier out of the construction zone and  throw it in a yard.  The man regularly goes through everyone’s mail and acts strange.  When Officer  Larrive went to speak with the man he simply wouldn’t answer the door.    DUI        Sunday  0250 hours  Officer Denise Urmann stopped, “Kick‐ass, The Super Hero with No Powers” for DUI, coming from a  Halloween party (winning our vote for Costume of the Year). The man was extremely intoxicated, which  actually gave him his only super power: the ability to fall flat on his face while performing SFST’s.  By all  accounts, the costume was as lame as his story, stating he was driving drunk without a MN DL because  he just moved here 27 days ago.  The Super Hero took the breath test with a winning score of .20.  He  was booked into a super‐power proof facility ‐ the county jail.    Missing Person      Sunday  1252 hours  Sgt Neil Garlock responded to grandparent’s request for help in locating their special needs 14 YOA  granddaughter.  With help from neighbors, friends and the phone company the girl was located in WSP.   Sgt Garlock transported her back to the grandparents in Mendota Heights.    11/02/2012 Found Gun    Sunday 1400 hours  A man was out raking his front yard when to his surprise, he rake up a loaded .380 Smith & Wesson!  Sgt Garlock arrived and took the gun into custody.  A week ago, Officer Meyer apprehended  subjects who, while attempting to get away, stopped a block or so away near that area, and  possibly pitched the gun out the window.  Investigator Reyes is checking for touch DNA and prints.      Crisis Intervention      Monday  0758 hours  Caller sought help with adult child with history of mental illness and drug use.  The reporter stated  the person was trying to go outside in their underwear and was been talking to the walls.  Officer  Scott Patrick arrived on scene and spoke with dad who reported the 26 YOA was standing in the  corner.  Officer Patrick attempted to speak with them to no avail; he was too busy being distracted  by and conversing with a bird.  HealthEast Paramedics responded and 72 hold was completed.    Speeding / Warrant Arrest     Monday  1840 hours  Officer Steve Meyer stopped a car for speeding on Wagon Wheel Trail; the driver had multiple  felony arrest warrants, including a felony stalking charge.  He was immediately arrested and  transported to the Dakota County.    DUI / Overdose      Monday  1943 hours  Caller reported a car stopped at stop sign for a very long time.  When asked the move, the driver  did, but on the wrong side of the road.  The complainant followed it to a local service station where  the car pulled in and parked and observed the driver pass out behind the wheel.  When Sgt Convery  arrived the man would not wake up.  With the help of Officer Steve Meyer, the man was roused but  conversation with the person was nearly impossible as he was obviously under the influence of  something.  SFST’s were attempted but the man had to be propped up on several occasions.  He did  blow in the PBT which revealed a BAC of .000.  Several empty medication bottles were soon found  in the car.  A MSP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) was called to the scene and determined the man  was under the influence of several things and would need to go immediately to the ER. The MN  Implied Consent Advisory was read, he agreed to a blood test, and later released to paramedics for  transport to the hospital.  Charges pending results.  The owner of the car was contacted advised  how to retrieve from the impound lot.    AOA         Wednesday  0044 hours  Officer Todd Rosse received a call from an MSP Trooper and Healtheast Paramedics looking for help  with a woman who was found in the fetal position on Hwy 13.  Officer Rosse arrived on scene  affirmed the woman was only drunk, it did not appear she had been thrown from a car or was  harmed in any way.  Dad showed up minutes later advising everyone he had been looking for his  daughter for the last ½ hour.  Clear no further problems.    Attempted Abduction      Wednesday  2115 hours  A 13 YOA had a mini van pull up alongside of them and tell them to get in.  The child ran home and  quickly reported the incident; the vehicle reportedly did not follow.  Sgt Petersen arrived spoke with  the young man, attempting to find out more information.   Squads saturated the area and were not  able to locate any thing suspicous.      Where is Waldo?      Thursday  0333 hours  …apparently he’s drunk with the munchies at a gas station.  Officer Mike Shepard responded to the  call of a drunk eating items off the shelf and hiding the wrappers in the store.  A conversation with  Waldo quickly went out of control.  He was cited for theft, obstruction and given a ride to detox.    Have a great weekend! Mike & Kim Crime Prevention Tips for the Fall Fall has arrived, daylight savings time has ended, and darkness arrives earlier. All those activities previously done during daylight hours, like after school activities and sports, will now occur in darkness. You may already be doing holiday shopping in the evening, when 5 p.m. feels like 9 p.m. It’s also easy to get more spooked in the dark and feel less safe. Here are a few crime prevention tips to make us all feel more secure. VEHICLE SECURITY Everyday, law enforcement agencies take crime reports from victims of burglaries and thefts of property from their vehicles as well as stolen vehicle reports. Though nothing can prevent you from ever being a victim of such a crime, there are things you can do to lessen the odds of your being victimized. Many vehicle burglars are opportunists and will look for the vehicle that is unlocked or the one that may be locked but has valuables left inside. Even if your vehicle is locked and alarmed, if there are valuables in sight (even covered up) a window may be smashed, the vehicle entered and the property stolen, within a matter of seconds! Don’t make it easy for them: ♦ Never leave the keys inside the vehicle. ♦ Make sure that all windows are up all the way before locking your vehicle. ♦ Lock your vehicle even if you are only going to be away from it a short time. ♦ Lock your vehicle even if it is parked in your driveway, inside your garage or on the street in front of your residence. ♦ Make sure your vehicle alarm is activated whenever you exit/lock your vehicle. ♦ Do not leave valuables, (i.e. purses, wallets, cellular phones, cameras, laptop computers etc.) inside your vehicle, even if it is locked. ♦ Even if your vehicle is locked and alarmed, do not attempt to "hide" valuables under the seat or under an item of clothing in the vehicle. ♦ If you have a removable faceplate on your stereo, always remove and take it with you. Do not leave it in the glove compartment. ♦ Please report any theft from your vehicle immediately to your local law enforcement agency. It is up to you whether or not you chose to report this to your insurance company. ♦ If you observe anyone acting suspiciously in the area of your vehicle, report it immediately to law enforcement by dialing 9‐1‐1 on your cellular phone. ♦ Do not keep a "Hide‐a‐Key" in the wheel well. Burglars will usually look for a key and if they find one they will use it to enter your vehicle or even steal it! PARKING LOT SAFETY TIPS Nothing you can do will protect you 100% from being the victim of a crime 100%; however, by practicing good crime prevention you can lessen your odds of being a victim.  During the fall/winter when it gets darker earlier, park under a parking lot light when you arrive to work or are returning from lunch. That way the area around your car will be well lit when you are walking to the parking lot after work when it is dark. This also pertains if you are shopping at night.  Make sure all your windows are up and all doors locked when you leave your vehicle.  Utilize your car alarm system if you have one.  Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings when walking to your car.  Have your keys already in hand when you approach your car. Searching for car keys can make you vulnerable.  Do not leave cell phones, wallets, purses, briefcases, packages, shopping bags etc. on the seat or anywhere in the car.  Avoid parking next to vans, trucks with campers, or vehicles with darkened windows  Employees should walk to their vehicles in groups when leaving work.  A small flashlight and whistle are items that are good to have in hand or on your chain ring.  If you have a cell phone keep it in hand while you walk to your car.  If you encounter someone near your vehicle, rather than continue to your car go back to your office (if you can do so safely and it would not put them in further danger) to contact the Mendota Heights Police Department by dialing 9-1-1.  Report that someone is loitering and you are concerned to go to your car.  If you cannot go back to your office, get to a safe place and dial 9-1-1 from your cell phone.