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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
JULY 15, 2016
IT’S A SCAM!
Strengthen your neighborhood and connect with your
partners in public safety by hosting a party today. By filling
out the Night to Unite form found on the city website and
submitting it by July 22nd, your neighborhood can build
awareness around crime prevention and get to know your
local public safety team members. Questions?
Contact the Mendota Heights Police Department.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON AUGUST 2ND!
One particularly common scam we are seeing quite a bit recently is an “IRS” scam.
The potential victim receives a phone call from a convincing and official sounding per-
son who identifies themselves as an IRS agent, threatening to sue the potential victim
for unpaid taxes. The recipient becomes a victim once they take the bait and follow
the instructions to purchase money orders or even iTunes cards and provide the num-
bers for the card to the “agent” who has remained on the phone with the victim all
the way through the purchase of the card.
Under no circumstances should you divulge your private information. The
IRS will not contact you by phone or email to tell you that you owe them money; if
you do owe the IRS money, they will send you official, hand-delivered mail. If you
receive a phone call, message or voicemail from someone claiming to be from the IRS
demanding you purchase money orders, iTunes cards or give them banking infor-
mation to settle a debt to avoid legal action, hang-up the phone or simply delete the
message. If you have fallen victim to this scam, there is very little chance you will be
able to recover any of the funds you have lost. For more information on protecting
yourself from identity scams, please visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 2016,
IS THE 8TH ANNUAL
MN NIGHT TO UNITE!
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IDENTITY THEFT FRIDAY 0930 HOURS
Sergeant Eric Petersen took an identity theft report from a male who reported noticing several of his Flex
Perks miles had been used by several suspects for airline tickets traveling from Abidjan to such destinations as
Rio De Janeiro and Port Au Prince Haiti. The male contacted his financial institution immediately and
through their investigation, $12,000 worth of airline tickets were purchased. The male was ultimately
reimbursed and was advised to file a report with the FTC.
STOLEN BICYCLE FRIDAY 1620 HOURS
Officer Denise Urmann received a request to call complainant regarding a bicycle theft. The woman reported
that her juvenile daughter was babysitting at a home and had her 1999 Girls Schwinn 10 Speed Mountain
Park parked out in the front yard. She left to go to the park and when she returned, the bike was missing. No
suspects.
PI ACCIDENT FRIDAY 1713 HOURS
Officers Steve Hilyar and Denise Urmann responded to a single vehicle crash where a vehicle struck a power
line pole causing power outages to the surrounding area. The drive had minor injuries and was issued a
citation for Operating a Vehicle with Unsafe Equipment.
ARSON FRIDAY 2013 HOURS
Officer Steve Hilyar responded to a home on a property damage report. He met with the homeowner who
stated that unknown persons entered her property, cut the flowers from her hanging basket, ignited the fire
pit cover on fire and ignited a small fire under her deck stairs that caused burned/scorched wood. When
asked if she knew anyone who would have done it, she said her roommate just had a breakup and perhaps the
ex could have done it. A neighbor approached Hilyar to tell him that three of his tires were slashed
overnight. He advised the neighbor to file a report. No arson suspects as of this time.
AOA - DWI SATURDAY 0922 HOURS
Officer Denise Urmann overheard dispatch air a driving complaint on 35E where suspect vehicle was driving
on a rim and all over the road. The vehicle exited onto Hwy 13 so Urmann responded to the area and found
the vehicles front left tire tread was completely gone so she activated lights and sirens. She made contact with
the female driver and asked what she was doing. The female answered, “I don’t know.” Her eyes were
bloodshot and her speech was thick tongued. She stated she had three glasses of wine. MN State Patrol
arrived on scene at this time and conducted the field sobriety tests and Urmann cleared the scene.
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DOC/INDECENT EXPOSURE SUNDAY 0222 HOURS
Sergeant Peyton Fleming was monitoring bar close at a nearby establishment when he observed a male
standing next to a car where he could only see his head and feet. He began to notice a puddle by his feet
getting larger, consistent with urinating. Fleming exited the squad, approached the male, and asked him what
he was doing. The male stated, “nothing.” Fleming asked why he was urinating in the parking lot and he did
not respond. Fleming then asked how he was planning on getting home as he was clearly intoxicated and
standing next to his vehicle. The male called his brother for a ride home and Fleming issued him a citation
for Indecent Exposure.
ROBBERY MONDAY 1944 HOURS
Officers Jeff VonFeldt, Nick Gorgos, Phil McCarty and assisting WSP Officers, responded to a local
pharmacy on a robbery in progress where two black males took numerous drugs from the pharmacy. While
en route, they were informed that the suspects left the store and fled in a silver vehicle. In speaking with the
manager of the pharmacy, she stated that one male was wearing a black wig and the other a striped shirt
roaming the store. The two males both jumped the counter, demanded the “good stuff” and said “Don’t
make me open fire on you.” The manager then opened the secured cabinets and the males emptied them
into a trash can then left to meet their accomplice driver out the front door. Under investigation.
PD ACC/DRUGS/DRIVE W/O DUE CARE TUESDAY 1646 HOURS
Officers Todd Rosse and Nick Gorgos responded to a three vehicle property damage accident. Upon arrival,
it was learned that there were no injuries and two of the three vehicles were parked legally and unoccupied.
The juvenile driver admitted that he reached down to change the CD in his stereo and took his eyes away
from the road and struck a parked vehicle causing that vehicle to strike the parked vehicle in front of hers.
An anonymous party wanted to report that they saw the driver throw something into the swamp area prior to
officers arrival. Gorgos located a dirty white sock containing a metal grinder with residue and a small plastic
baggy of marijuana inside of it. The driver admitted to throwing the items out of his vehicle. The driver was
given a ride home and also issued a citation for Driving Without Due Care, Possess Marijuana in a MV and
Possess Drug Paraphernalia.
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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
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and
helps boost the morale of our staff.
HAVE A SAFE WEEK!
HELP KEEP
YOUR
COMMUNITY
GANG FREE
Follow these gang
violence prevention
tips from McGruff:
Talk to school staff
about gang risk factors
and how to recognize
gang-related behaviors.
Know where your child
spends his/her time
and who he/she
spends time with.
Educate your child
about the consequenc-
es of gang involvement
and help him/her
practice refusal skills.
Encourage your child
to get involved in
positive school and
community activities.
Report suspected drug
or gang activity to
police.
To learn more about
gang prevention,
visit ncpc.org