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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
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
APRIL 15, 2016
PROTECTION FROM THE SUN
The weather is really starting to shine! But we don’t want our skin to
shine! Outdoor activity is encouraged but we must be sure to follow
some general sun-safety tips while doing so.
The sun is strongest from 10am—4pm.
Wear clothing that is dark and tightly woven.
Wear a wide-brimmed gat and sunglasses.
UV rays bounce off sand, snow, concrete, and water.
Do not use sun tanning beds.
Keep young children (6 months or less) out of the sun.
Apply sunscreen on all exposed areas before going outdoors and reapply often, especially
after swimming, perspiring and toweling off.
Use sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 or higher and use products that provide broad spec-
trum.
For children, an SPF of 30 or higher is recommended.
Stay in the shade whenever possible.
You may have noticed outdoor sirens going off in your area on Thursday, at 1:45pm and at
6:55pm. That is because this week is Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week. These
drills are important as they remind people and educate them about the outdoor seasonal
threats that may come this time of year. This time of year is a great time to practice your
family, business, school and community emergency plan.
This week focused on a different weather safety topic each day:
Monday: Alerts and Warnings
Tuesday: Severe Weather, Lightning & Hail
Wednesday: Floods
Thursday: Tornadoes
Friday: Extreme Heat
Check out the above links to get more information on the different safety topics.
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FRAUD SATURDAY 1457 HOURS
Officer Todd Rosse responded to a local business on a fraud report. Upon arrival, he was met by the Chief
Operations Officer who directed him to a computer that had a ransomware page displayed. The page stated
that there were 28 infected computers in the business and that they were to purchase private keys costing 1.7
Bitcoin which converts to $519.01 for 1 Bitcoin. The business had trouble accessing their email addresses
and business files so considered paying for the coins to obtain their information back. Officer Rosse advised
that there was no guaranteed they would get their information back from doing that and to contact a
company that specializes in cyber fraud.
FRAUD SATURDAY 1840 HOURS
Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a local gas station on a potential credit card fraud report. Upon arrival,
he was met by store employee who stated that a male came into the store and purchased $58.21 worth of
merchandise using a Google Wallet card. The card prompted the clerk to enter a 4-digit pin and verified the
name on the card with his drivers licensed, all matched. The male then proceeded to purchase a $200 gift
card as well as a $70 pre-paid phone card and left. The clerk got suspicious and called his manager. The
manager informed him it was a scam so he immediately canceled the gift card and phone card. Case under
investigation.
BURGLARY/THEFT SUNDAY 1109 HOURS
Officer Robin Nelson was dispatched to an apartment complex on a theft report. She met with a couple who
stated that the previous night while at the bar, they met a male through mutual friends and all decided they
would stay the night at their apartment. At the apartment, the male became disorderly so was asked to leave.
A short time later, he showed back up and was found taking a shower and then tearing up the bathroom. He
was again asked to leave in which he did. The next day, the couple found several belongings missing from
their home which they suspect was the male. Case pending.
DRUGS MONDAY 2311 HOURS
While on routine patrol, Officer Nick Gorgos conducted a license plate query which showed the vehicle
registration to be expired. Due to heavy traffic, he was unable to conduct a traffic stop. A short while later,
he observed the same vehicle. He conducted traffic stop and made contact with the driver/registered owner.
Immediately, Gorgos could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle. Sergeant Peyton Fleming responded to
help with a search. Several items of paraphernalia were found on his person including, a glass pipe, baggies
containing marijuana, a white powdery substance in a vial and a marijuana grinder. The passenger in the
vehicle was then asked if she had any marijuana on her and she handed over two pipes. A marijuana grinder
was also found on her person. Inside the vehicle, Adderall pills were found and another grinder. The
paraphernalia was seized. The male was released at the scene and informed of the charging process. The
passenger was cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was given a ride back to the PD to wait for a
ride to pick her up.
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04/08 - 04/14 2016 YTD
Calls for Service 180 2,177
Citations 45 299
Warnings 30 287
Police Reports 19 290
Response Time Average 5.80 4.82
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 Officer 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!
RECREATIONAL
CAMPING VEHICLES
& PARKING
6-2-10:
RECREATIONAL
CAMPING
VEHICLES:
A. Definition:
The term “recreational
camping vehicle” means
any of the following:
1. Camping Trailer
2. Motor Home
3. Pickup Coach
4. Travel Trailer
B. Parking Time Limit:
It shall be unlawful for any
person to leave or park a
recreational camping vehi-
cle on or within the limits
of any street or right of
way for a continuous
period in excess of twenty
four (24) hours without
the written permission of
the chief of police.
(Ord. 219, 11-5-1985)