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06 17 16 JTF  1   The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt 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 JUNE 17, 2016 VEHICLE WINDOW TINTS There is a law Minnesota State Statute 169.71 sub 4 that tells you what is legal when tinting windows. For example; if tinting looks like a mirror it is illegal. Any tinting on the front windshield except the sun visor area is illegal. Any side or rear window can reduce light transmittance by 50 % in visible light spectrum or have a luminous light reflectance of more than 20%. Licensed hearses and limousine are exempt as is medical prescription tinting (in possession when operating) and the rear window of pickup trucks. When doubt ask if tinting is legal. Why would anyone care if my windows are tinted? Cars are designed for safety, to see and be seen. Any alterations to the original equipment could cause obstructed vision putting others at risk. A record percentage of Minnesotans buckle up — 94 percent — yet each year more than half of the motorists killed in crashes aren’t belted, translating to more than 150 deaths and more than 400 serious injuries annually. In rollover crashes, unbelted motorists are usually ejected from the vehicle (in most cases), the vehicle will rollover them. In less severe crashes, an unbelted motorist will crack teeth out on the steering wheel or break their nose, and even slam into and injure others in the vehicle. Seat belts restrain motorists in the vehicle’s designed protective space, giving them room to live in the event of a crash. Seat belts also keep a motorist correctly positioned behind the wheel to help maintain control of a vehicle. Minnesota’s Primary Seat Belt Law Drivers and passengers in all seating positions must be buckled up or in the correct child restraint. Law enforcement will stop and ticket unbelted drivers or passengers — including those in the back. A seat belt violation can cost more than $100. Seat belt enforcement of this law begins with the motorist — Speak up and insist passengers are buckled up!   2   ASSAULT MONDAY 0944 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse, Officer John Larrive and Sergeant Eric Petersen responded to call of an assault that had just taken place. The victim reported that she was approached outside her home by two men posing as tree service employees soliciting business. When the victim told the men that she had already recently had her trees trimmed, one of the males pointed a weapon at the victim attempting to escort the victim to the waiting car. The victim started screaming and was able to scare off and run from the suspects. The suspects, described as two light complexion black males driving a burnt orange Dodge Charger quickly fled the scene. Officers checked the area and were unable to find the suspect vehicle. Case pending. THEFT MONDAY 1230 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to a local residence on a report of theft. The victim reported having her wallet stolen from her unlocked vehicle that was parked in her driveway. There are no known suspects. The victim was advised to cancel all her credit and debit cards. Case inactive. RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY TUESDAY 0758 HOURS After Information about a recently stolen vehicle in a nearby city was aired, Officer John Larrive while checking the area where the vehicle was thought to be headed, came across the described vehicle with three occupants driving down the highway. Once confirming the vehicle was indeed stolen he waited for backup and conducted a traffic stop. The three occupants were all juvenile males who were arrested. The driver was taken to JDC and the two passengers were cited and released to their parents. Case closed. THEFT TUESDAY 1218 HOURS Officer Jennifer Fordham responded to local retailer on a report of theft. The employees reported that they had captured the suspect via surveillance stealing a pair of sunglasses. The employees were able to gather suspect information in which Officer Fordham was able to use to cite the suspect for the theft. Case Closed. CHECK WELFARE WEDNESDAY 2142 HOURS Officer Shepard, Officer McCarty and Officer Hilyar responded to a check welfare call regarding people attempting to help an unconscious person. When officers arrived several people were walking away from an unconscious female in the road. Officer Shepard approached the young female and realized she was very intoxicated and called for an ambulance who transported her to the hospital. Officer McCarty stopped and spoke with the people who were leaving when officers showed up and learned they had come from a party at a nearby house. The officers cited all intoxicated party goes with under 21 consumption of alcohol. Case closed.   3        2016 YTD Calls for Service Citations Warnings Police Reports Response Time Average 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! COUNTY JUVENILE CURFEW ORDINANCE It is unlawful for a juvenile under the age of 12 to be present in any public place within Dakota County: (1) any time between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00am the following day on Sunday through Thursday, (2) any time between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the fol- lowing day on Friday or Saturday It shall be unlawful for any juvenile age 12 to 14 years to be present in any public place within Dakota County: (1) any time between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day on Sunday through Thursday, (2) any time between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on the following day on Friday or Saturday It shall be unlawful for any juvenile age 15 to 17 years to be in any public place within Dakota County: (1) any time between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day on Sunday through Thursday (2) any time between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday.