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11 03 17 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department NOVEMBER 3, 2017 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Nick Gorgos Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Peter Renteria Cara Hogan Tony Patton INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Steve Hilyar COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Jim Knox Jeff Parker CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie A bulky coat prevents a seatbelt or harness from being snug enough to keep a child safe during a car accident. The extra layers between a child’s body and the belt can leave dangerous room for your kid to be eject- ed in a collision or upon slamming on the brakes. Whether we like it or not, winter is fast approaching, and with the cold and snow comes all the gear to go with it. Here are a few reminders and tips about keeping your kids safe in their car seats this winter. ALTERNATIVES TO WEARING A COAT IN A CARSEAT  TURN UP THE HEAT. Turn up the heat and make sure the temperature is comfortable for everyone. If you have a remote start, start the car while you’re indoors getting everyone ready. This makes taking off your bulky winter coat MUCH EASIER when getting into a warm car.  USE A BLANKET. Instead of wearing a puffy coat take a large warm blanket with you. Wrap it around your little ones once already safely buckled in.  WEAR COATS BACKWARDS. Help keep the kiddos warm in the car by simply putting their coats on backwards once strapped in.  GET A CAR SEAT PONCHO. A car seat poncho is a warm poncho that kids can wear over the car seat to keep them safe. Its NOT bulky and fits right over their heads for easy access.  USE A SWEATER OR LIGHT JACKET. Sometimes it may just be easier to have the kids wear a warm sweater or thin fleece jacket when in the car. They still keep the kids warm in the car without the hassle of putting on and taking off a coat. 2 FOUND PROPERTY — 1XXX Victoria Curve 10/27/2017, 1349 HOURS Responded to the MHPD lobby concerning found property turned over to the clerical staff. A drivers license and credit cards were obtained. I contacted the owner and he advised the items were stolen from a nearby city 5 weeks ago. He advised to destroy credit cards since they have been cancelled. He arranged to pick-up his driver license on a later date. No suspects or witnesses. FRAUD — 7XX Hwy 110 10/28/2017, 1752 HOURS A female suspect entered a pharmacy on the 700 block of highway 110 and obtained a medication through a fraudulent prescription. Officers identified the suspect and obtained her contact information. Forward to investigations for contact with the suspect, a possible interview and charging. 2ND DEGREE DUI — Wentworth Ave 10/30/2017, 1952 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a single vehicle accident . Officers arrived on scene and determined that the vehicle driver was showing signs of impairment. The driver failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest for DWI. THEFT FROM MV— 1XXX Crown Point Drive 10/30/2017, 2000 HOURS Theft from motor vehicle overnight. Window smashed out. Backpack and wallet taken. Fraudulent activity on debit card. No known suspects. Case status pending MOTOR VEHICLE TAMPERING — 1XXX Crown Point Drive 10/31/2017, 1053 HOURS Officers took a report of a vehicle gone through overnight on the 1900 block of Crown Point Drive. Nothing was taken from the vehicle and report was made. THEFT FROM MV — 1XXX Crown Point Drive 10/31/2017, 1227 HOURS Officers took a report of a motor vehicle that had been gone through overnight on the 1900 block of Crown Point Drive. Petty change was taken from the vehicle and a report was written. RECKLESS DRIVING — 1XXX Clement Street 10/31/2017, 1820 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 14XX block of Clement St for a vehicle that had driven over a resident's yard. There were numerous children trick or treating in the area. A license plate was obtained for the suspect vehicle and a neighboring agency was asked to make contact with the owner. Case pending. FOUND PROPERTY — 2XXX Pilot Knob Road 11/1/2017, 2350 HOURS Officers located a child's bike in the 2000 block of Pilot Knob. The bike was booked into evidence and stored at the Mendota Heights water Tower. 3 10/27 – 11/2 2017 YTD Calls for Service 153 8171 Citations 9 785 Warnings 23 810 Police Reports 14 953 Response Time Average 5.05 5.48 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 Car Seat Safety Checks. If you or someone you know is in need of some assistance in installing a car seat the proper way or just simply need advice, we’re here to help! Please contact MHPD CSO, Eric Hagelee to schedule an appointment. 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. Questions/Comments? Email us at: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com HAVE A SAFE WEEK! Many cars today have seatbelt adjustments available that people aren't aware of. They come is a variety of shapes and sizes but have the same outcome, making your seatbelt s af e r an d m ore comfortable to use. The object is to adjust the seatbelt so it is over your chest and up to your shoulder creating comfort but also resting on the points that keep you the most safe in case of an accident.