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02 10 17 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Kelly McCarthy 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 Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Frank LaNasa INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee 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 FEBRUARY 10 2017  Keep Yourself Current: Take the tfme to learn what kids are using and experimentfng with now. It changes constantly. Alcohol and pot will always be around. It is the other drugs that can be quite confusing. What might look innocent to you could actually be something quite different. Know what’s out there and know its street name. Click here for a drug guide for parents.  Talk Real: Lip service will not do in this matter. IF you want to get through you have to talk real and open with your kids. Do not show anger or frustratfon, sincerity is what you want. Give them exam- ples of kids you knew growing up that used drugs. We all have stories. Do not hide them.  Avoid Threats: Every teen likes to rebel. It’s part of the growing process of learning to think for themselves. Weird clothing might be annoying ,but it sure beats experimentfng with drugs. Regarding this subject, try to avoid using threats and harsh tones. This really needs to be their own decision to abstain. The last thing you want is for them to try something simply because they’ve been told they can’t.  FRIENDS: Who does your son spend his tfme with? Who does your daughter hang out with after you drop her off? For a variety of reasons, it is vitally important to know the people in your children’s lives. Make the tfme to meet them . Throw a party. Meet their parents. Trust your instfncts. Drug use always begins with “Hey, try this. It will make you feel awesome.” That  Do Not Shelter Kids from Reality: Our first instfnct is to always protect. We want to hide them from the harmful things in this world. Stfcking your head in the sand will do no good. Talk honestly about the perils facing them. Know that they will encounter drugs, and give them the foundatfon to resist the temptatfon. Educate them as much as you can. It can be very difficult to say no. Make sure they know why they should.  Acknowledge and Reward: While you can focus on the things that your kids should not be doing, you should also pay attentfon to the good things that they do. By doing so, you can help to build up your child’s self-esteem and confidence, leading to a better outlook and overall level of happiness. If your child feels really loved and has a stable home life, there will be fewer reasons or excuses to use drugs. 2 SUSPICION — 1XXX Dakota Drive FRIDAY, 2/3, 0033 HOURS While on patrol in the 1000 block of Dakota Drive officer observed a vehicle parked behind a closed business. Made contact with two occupants who stated they were waitfng for someone to arrive at the airport. Odor of burnt marijuana emanatfng from inside the vehicle. Passenger turned over a small amount of suspected marijuana and a pipe. Cleared by citatfon. DISTURBING PEACE — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy FRIDAY, 2/3, 0926 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Highway for two individuals verbally fightfng. After they were separated, one individual paid for the gasoline he owed and was transported to St. Paul for his father to come bring him home. FRAUD — 2XXX Alice Lane FRIDAY, 2/3, 1332 HOURS Victfm from 2200 block of Alice Lane reported a fraudulent charge on a credit card from an unknown locatfon from an on-line store. Victfm reimbursed by financial instftutfon, case number needed for bank. Informatfon only. ACCIDENT — Mendota Heights Rd/Hwy 55 FRIDAY, 2/3, 1638 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a vehicle collision involving no injuries that occurred on Mendota Heights Road at the Highway 55 intersectfon. One vehicle traveled westbound on Mendota Heights Road and began to turn westbound on highway 55. The second vehicle rear ended the first vehicle at the intersectfon. Both drivers were cleared by citatfons. DUI/DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 1XXX Victoria Rd SATURDAY, 2/4, 2202 HOURS Officers responded to a report of a hit and run in the 900 block of Highway 13. A short tfme later there was a report of a Minnesota Department of Transportatfon fence being knocked down by a similarly described vehicle. One of the partfes was able to provide a license plate that matched. The vehicle was located at the owners address and both owners were getting out of two different vehicles. Both drivers submitted to Field Sobriety Testfng. Both drivers were placed under arrest. Both drivers submitted to evidentfary tests with results over the legal limit. Both Partfes were transported to the Dakota County Jail THEFT — 1XXX Lilydale Road SUNDAY, 2/5, 1230 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of Lilydale Road to report a few cooking grills were stolen from their property. There are currently no witnesses at this tfme. Case is currently under investfgatfon. THEFT — Whitfield/Mendota Heights Rd MONDAY, 2/6, 1530 HOURS Officer was dispatched to Mendota Heights Road and Whitiield Drive for a theft complaint. Company reported several large batteries were stolen from their junctfon box. There are no suspects at this tfme. Case in inactfve. FRAUD — 1XXX Lakeview Ave MONDAY, 2/6, 2203 HOURS Officer spoke with comp. who stated that the ex-boyfriend had possibly changed her bank card password and taken moneys from her accounts. She advised she had contacted her bank and that there are few fraud cases being investfgated by the bank already and that they needed a police case number for this incident. THEFT— 9XX Hwy 13 TUESDAY, 2/7, 0101 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a theft in progress at a gas statfon in the 900 block of Hwy 13. An unknown suspect fled the store with twenty-seven packs of cigarettes. The suspect was then seen leaving in a vehicle. Area was checked but unable to locate. Image of the suspect obtained. Case status inactfve unless suspect identfficatfon is obtained. 3 ACCIDENT — 35E SB TUESDAY, 2/7, 0832 HOURS Officer dispatched to 35E southbound from highway 110 for a vehicle that rolled over and is totaled. Driver was cleared by para- medics and officer transported driver and passenger to nearby gas statfon to contact a ride to work. Driver was issued citatfon ACCIDENT — Hwy 55 TUESDAY, 2/7, 0853 HOURS Officer responded to area of Hwy 55 east bound west of Hwy 13 for a two vehicle, property damage crash. Officer arrived, con- tacted both partfes and confirmed there were no injuries. Driver 1 stated she lost control on ice and slid into guardrail. Driver 2 stated he lost control slid into rear or vehicle 1. Moderate damage to vehicle 1, minor damage to vehicle 2. Partfes exchanged info, state accident report completed. No further. ACCIDENT — Hwy 13 TUESDAY, 2/7, 0853 HOURS Officers dispatched to Hwy 13 and Hwy 55 for a multfple vehicle collision with no injuries. Road conditfon was very icy and vehi- cles slid and collided into each other as a result. Vehicle's towed away as tow company became available. ACCIDENT — Hwy 55 TUESDAY, 2/7, 0932 HOURS Officer responded to east bound Hwy 55 west of Hwy 13 for three vehicle property damage crash. Officer contacted all three involved drivers and confirmed there were no injuries. Driver 1 stated vehicle 2 slid into to left rear of vehicle as she was stop- ping for traffic. Driver 2 confirmed. Driver 3 stated sliding on ice, hit both vehicle 1 and 2. Drivers exchanged info. State accident report completed. No further. THEFT — 1XXX Dodd Rd WEDNESDAY, 2/8 0939 HOURS Officer responded to MHPD lobby concerning a theft report. Resident had his cell phone taken after invitfng the suspect inside his residence. Identfty of suspect is unknown. Pending further follow-up. DRIVING AFTER REVOCATION — 1XXX Hwy 13 WEDNESDAY, 2/8, 1513 HOURS Traffic stop on Hwy 13 at Mendota Heights Rd. Registered owner/driver revoked. Provided invalid proof of insurance. Called pro- vider who confirmed insurance was canceled. Vehicle towed due to long history of failing to appear or pay fines and no insurance convictfons. Driver cited and released. THEFT— 7XX Creek Ave WEDNESDAY, 2/8, 2230 HOURS Officer spoke with resident on the 700 block of Creek Ave, he advised that sometfme late last night/early morning someone went thru his unlocked vehicle and stole approximately $10 in change. Nothing else of value was taken. No suspects . Inactfve, extra patrol requested. NO INSURANCE— 35E THURSDAY, 2/9, 1000 HOURS Officer initfated a traffic stop for plates flagged impounded for alcohol Hwy 110 and Marie. Registered owner/passenger ad- mitted to having no insurance. Two or more prior convictfons in 10 years. Passenger formally charged, plates removed, vehicle towed. DRUGS— 1XXX DELAWARE AVE THURSDAY, 2/9, 1100 HOURS Officers assisted a local high school in the school administratfon in conductfng a routfne sweep of student lockers and cars. The police canine detected odor emanatfng from a student driven vehicle. The student was identffied and his vehicle was searched by school administratfon. Several illegal items were found in vehicle and student admitted to the possession. Parent was notffied and juvenile male was released to parent. School issued disciplinary actfon and parent/student were notffied of pending criminal charges. 4 DOG LICENCES ARE REQUIRED IN MENDOTA HEIGHTS 2/3– 2/9 2017 YTD Calls for Service 159 995 Citations 44 164 Warnings 11 67 Police Reports 30 149 Response Time Average 7.68 5.97 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! 5-3-2: DOG LICENSING PROVISIONS (Brief Overview) A. License Required… B. Application for li- cense; Rabies Inocula- tion required… C. License Year; Time for Processing License: 1.Issued for 1 year beginning Jan 1... 2. New residents of the city are allowed 30 days to obtain a dog license etc.… D. License Tags are is- sued to the owner with a number and year and are to be worn by the dog at all times... E. Change in ownership gives the new owner 30 days in which to obtain a dog license. F. Fees are determined by the city council. G. Records kept by the city clerk of dog licens- ing records.