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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
Jon Clayton
Dan Iverson
CHAPLAINS
Butch Millett
John Snider
Alberto Vargas
Lynn Liberman
Sue Plucker
Joel Detlefsen
Lenny Andrie
MAY 20, 2016
Boating Season (Finally)
With Memorial Weekend just around the corner and with the temperatures finally geƫng
warmer, here are a few boaƟng safety Ɵps:
State law requires children under 10 year old to wear a life jacket while a boat is un-
derway.
A readily accessible AND wearable life jacket is required for each person onboard a
boat, this includes canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and waterfowl boats.
One Type IV (buoyant cushion, ring buoy or horseshoe buoy) throwable is required on
boats 16 feet or longer (except canoes and kayaks).
NavigaƟon lights must be on from sunset to sunrise.
CLEAN all visible aquaƟ c plants, zebra mussels and other prohibited invasive species
off your boat. DRAIN water-related equipment by removing drain plugs before leaving
a water access. DISPOSE of unwanted bait in the trash. It is illegal to release live bait
into a water body.
Stay sober while operaƟng a motorboat. Similar to a motor vehicle, motorboat opera-
tors could be arrested for BWI (BoaƟng While Intoxicated) with a blood alcohol
concentraƟon of .08 or more.
The weather’s getting warmer and with Memorial weekend coming up, many are
hopping in the car to get to a fun destination! Remember to obey all posted speed
limits and get to your destination safe and sound. Each year, illegal or unsafe
speed is a leading contributing factor in Minnesota’s fatal crashes — accounting
for at least 130 deaths annually, of which 70 percent occur on rural, two-lane
roads in Minnesota. Young adult motorists are the most common offenders and
those at greatest risk.
Speeding is not an innocent crime — it puts every motorist at risk on the road:
Greater potential for loss of vehicle control.
Increased stopping distance.
Less time available for driver response for crash avoidance.
Increased crash severity — the faster the speed , the more violent the crash.
Heavy Foot = Light Wallet
Costs of speeding violations vary by county, but typically are at least $120 for
traveling 10 mph over the limit.
Motorists stopped at 20 mph over the speed limit face double the fine, and those
ticketed traveling more than 100 mph can lose their license for six months.
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TERRORISTIC THREATS FRIDAY 0904 HOURS
Sergeant Tanner Spicer along with a number of other MHPD officers responded to a local school for a
reported bomb threat called into the schools office by phone. The school was placed on lock-down while the
officers as well as the assisting Airport PD bomb detection K-9 checked the school and found no bomb or
suspicious packages. Once the building was cleared and the threat determined to be a false alarm, the lock-
down at the school was lifted. Case pending follow up.
VEHICLE THEFT MONDAY 0810 HOURS
Officer Todd Rosse responded to a local business for a report of vehicle theft. Upon arrival, Officer Rosse
spoke with the victim who stated that sometime over the weekend a work vehicle had been stolen. The
vehicle was last seen parked in a parking lot in front of the business on Friday afternoon and was missing on
Monday morning. Officer Rosse entered the vehicle into the database as stolen. Case pending.
PD ACCIDENT MONDAY 1512 HOURS
Officer Todd Rosse responded to a two vehicle property damage accident. Upon arrival Officer Rosse
confirmed there were no injury’s and only minor damage occurred. The drivers exchanged information and
were able to drive their vehicles away from the scene. Case closed.
THEFT OF GAS TUESDAY 0914 HOURS
Officer John Larrive responded to local gas station to a report of theft. The suspect pumped gas into the
suspect vehicle then sat in the car for a bit and then left without paying, in which the store manager believed
that the driver just forgot to enter the store and pay. The reporting party was able to write down the license
plate number which lead Officer Larrive to obtain the information to the owner of the vehicle. Officer
Larrive was able to contact the driver of the vehicle who admitted forgetting to pay and called and provided
the store with a credit card to pay for the fuel. Case closed.
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WEDNESDAY 1241 HOURS
Officer Todd Rosse responded to a residence on a report of property damage. The victims showed Officer
Rosse where a portion of their yard had been damage by heavy tire tracks in a u-shaped pattern. The
victims also advised that this is has happened multiple times previously in the same location of their yard.
Case pending.
ASSAULT/MEDICAL THURSDAY 1051 HOURS
Officer Robin Nelson, Sergeant Eric Petersen & Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to a location for a party
possibly having a heart attack. Upon arrival the party was found unconscious and not breathing, and CPR
was started. Party started breathing and while on scene stated she was assaulted by the reporting party. The
reporting party admitted to assault and was arrested and taken to the DCJDC. Case and charges pending.
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05/13 ‐ 05/19 2016 YTD
Calls for Service 141 2918
Citations 9 374
Warnings 19 364
Police Reports 23 400
Response Time Average 6.07 4.98
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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
HAVE A SAFE WEEK!
The Minnesota Law Enforcement
Memorial AssociaƟon (LEMA) is
dedicated to assisƟng the
families and home agencies of
those law enforcement officers
who have died in the line of
duty.
LEMA is able to provide assis-
tance both at the Ɵme of death,
as well as into the future. LEMA
honors the families and fallen
officers during NaƟonal Law
Enforcement Memorial week.
LEMA is there...when the need
arises.
LEMA is a non-profit organiza-
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deducƟble per IRS secƟon 501(c)
(3) and donaƟons are always
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You can send donaƟons through
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