Loading...
06 24 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 24, 2016  HOT CARS AND KIDS! Heatstroke deaths that were a result of kids being left in cars began being tracked in 1998 in the United States. Since 1998, 663 children have died from heatstroke in this manner. In 2016, there were 24 reported deaths, which is the lowest annual number since 1998. Prevention efforts are proving to be successful, but those 24 deaths are still 100% preventable! To send the correct message to parents and caregivers, Safe Kids USA has developed the acronym ACT : Avoid heatstroke related injury and death by NEVER leaving children alone in a car. Create reminders by securing something you will need, like a briefcase or cell phone in the back seat with the children. Take action if you see a problem situation. *Remember to leave parked cars LOCKED with the keys inaccessible to children. When the outside temperature is 80 degrees, in just 20 minutes time, the inside temperature will already be at 109 degrees!! Also remember to call 9-1-1 if you see animals in vehicles—to many people, their pets are their children! There are so many great reasons to ride your bike: fun, freedom, exercise, and environmen- tally friendly! Here are a few tips so that you’ll be safe while you do so. Top Tips: Wear a properly-fitted helmet. IT is the best way to prevent head injuries and death. Ride on the trail or sidewalk whenever possible, otherwise, ride on the same side and in the same direction as traffic, as far on the right-hand side as safely possible. Use hand signals and follow the rules of the road. Be predictable by making sure you ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between cars. Wear bright , reflective colors and use lights, especially when riding at night and in the morning. Wearing reflectors on your clothes and bike will help you be seen. Ride with your children. Stick together until you are comfortable that your kids are ready to ride on their own. The Hard Facts: Properly-fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent— yet less than half of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet.   2   JUVENILE ISSUE SATURDAY 1648 HOURS Officer Nick Gorgos responded to a call regarding an auto theft. After speaking with the reporting party, Officer Gorgos was told that a juvenile female had permission to use a vehicle, but did not come home and refused to do so after telephone contact was made. A KOPS alert was placed for the vehicle and the juvenile. Fortunately the next day both the vehicle and juvenile were located and the alert was cancelled. DRUGS SUNDAY 2055 HOURS Multiple officers responded to the report of a disturbance in the lobby of a local motel. Upon arrival, officers found and spoke to the involved suspect. The suspect was acting as though she was under the influence of something. After some investigation, a small amount of controlled substance was found, as well as drug paraphernalia and hypodermic needles. The party was released; case pending formal charges. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE MONDAY 0216 HOURS While on routine patrol Sergeant Peyton Fleming observed a vehicle in a park after hours. The vehicle appeared to be abandoned or an unreported stolen. Sergeant Fleming located a phone number for the registered owner but it was not in service. He also had SPPD check the address of the registered owner but was not located. The park and surrounding area was checked by officers with negative results. The vehicle was towed and entered as impounded. FOUND PROPERTY MONDAY 1216 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse responded to a residence concerning a found vehicle license plate. The reporting party had found the license plate laying in the grass while out on a walk. Officer Rosse ran the plate, located the plate’s owner and verified the plate had been stolen. The owner of the plate has since been issued new license plates; therefore, Officer Rosse sent the plate to the property room to be destroyed per the owner. IDENTITY THEFT THURSDAY 1136 HOURS Officer Jennifer Fordham responded to a call for a report of an attempted identity theft. The victim reported that he received notification from two different credit card companies that his personal information was used to apply for lines of credit. Neither company authorized the applications and there was no loss. Report was done for documentation only. THEFT THURSDAY 1336 HOURS Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to the PD lobby regarding a report of theft. The victim reported that she discovered two rings missing approximately one year earlier and needed a report for documentation purposes.   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! Kids, be on the lookout! You could get caught... practicing good safety be- haviors! MHPD is partnering with AAA, Safe Kids Minnesota, the MN Chiefs of Police Association, MN Sheriff’s Association and Dairy Queen (DQ) to encour- age our youth to practice lifelong safety. MHPD Officer’s have their eyes peeled for children wearing their safety hel- mets and other safe prac- tices while riding their: Bike Scooter Skateboard In-line Skates Kids, if you are “caught,” your “citation” could be a coupon for a free DQ!