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2017-11-17 Friday NewsCity of Mendota Heights Weekly Update Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452-1850 Visit us on: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/ @Mendota_heights PUBLIC MEETING DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, November 21 Council Meeting—7:00 pm Thurs & Friday November 23 and 24 City Offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Tuesday, November 28 Planning Commission-7:00 pm Tuesday, December 5 Council Meeting—7:00 pm Monday, December 11 Parks and Recreation -6:30 p.m. Nov 17, 2017 ****************************************************************************** Guidelines for Safe Snow Removal Nighttime parking is prohibited on any public street between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am between November 1st and March 31st. Vehicles in violation of this parking ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed. Parking on the street is also prohibited during any snowfall of 2 inches or more, until the street is plowed curb to curb. The reason for these regulations is to provide for more efficient and safer snow removal, and to help identify abandoned or disabled vehicles. Objects in the right-of-way (fences, landscaping, etc.) that could hamper or be damaged by the snow plows should be removed from the boulevard area. Garbage waiting to be picked up must be placed behind the curb line. Volunteer Police Reserve Officer Openings The Mendota Heights Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Reserve Officer. Police reserves are volunteers who assist the department by performing and participating in critical, non-enforcement duties including custody transports, vacation checks, security at crime scenes and special community events. For more information, visit the City‘s website at www.mendota-heights.com Questions can be directed to Sergeant Peyton Fleming at 651.452.1366. Sign up Now for Outdoor Ice Skating Lessons Registration for ice skating lessons is now available on the City’s website. We offer Small and Tall, Beginners, and Intermediate- Fun-Freestyle youth classes. Sign your children up as soon as possible as there is limited space available. To register go to www.mendota-heights.com and click, “On-Line Park and Recrea- tion Registration.” Fix It Clinic Saturday, November 18 Wentworth Library 199 Wentworth Avenue E, West St. Paul At Fix-it Clinics, residents bring in clothes and household items to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and fix items. This will help reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash. 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department NOVEMBER 17, 2017 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann 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 Imagine you are walking down the block on a cold evening, 18 degrees, snow on the ground and freezing mist dampening your coat and hatless head. You’re holding the hands of your two small children, whose most recent meal was at 8 am and you have no boots, no mittens. Tonight, you have no destination, no warm bed awaiting you, no roof over your head. A string of unfortunate circumstances and/or decisions has left you literally in the cold. Where might your hope, your support come, when the world is literally freezing you out? Food, Shelter, Water & Love are the building blocks to success. How can we ever expect humans to escape homelessness without ensuring their basic needs are met? In Dakota County, this problem is dire, especially during these MN winter months. Heading Home Dakota reports that this year, up to 1000 individuals and families will experience homelessness. This number has more than doubled since 2011. Many of the barriers to affordable housing are things we often take for granted – access to income, safety at home, stable relationships, and legal actions. Many shelters simply can’t afford to function anymore and are closing doors or changing their support function. We at MHPD want to be part of the solution. Our gifts, like time, effort and financial support are critical. Matrix Housing Services has partnered with Dakota County and local churches to work towards a solution, but it remains temporary. Churches in Dakota County take two week circuits to ensure safe and adequate housing while Matrix coordinates the support and the service. Help us support this worthy effort. Visit http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/5080a45adae2ca7fc1-inkind to learn more about how you can make a difference. MHPD is currently working on our volunteer plan for this cause. Keep an eye out for more information to join us in the fight to end their plight. 2 TAMPER WITH M/V — 1XXX Overlook Road 11/03/2017, 0906 HOURS Responded to the 1000 block of Overlook Road for a vehicle break in. Spoke to owner who feels he may have left the vehicle unlocked over night. Nothing appeared to be taken. THEFT FROM M/V — 1XXX Furlong Ave 11/03/2017, 0745 HOURS Officers responded to the 1300 block of Furlong Avenue for a report of two vehicles that were gone through during the night. FRAUD — 1XXX Diane Road 11/03/2017, 2115 HOURS Officers spoke with an adult female in the 1600 block of Diane Road about a transaction related to a possible phishing scheme. PD ACCIDENT/ HIT & RUN — Lexington Ave 11/04/2017, 1731 HOURS Responded to Lexington Ave and Highway 13 on a two vehicle accident with no injuries. Only a minor scratch to front vehicle and no damage to rear vehicle. Report made. PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hey 11/04/2017, 1819 HOURS Dispatched to a personal injury accident in front of a restaurant in the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. Gathered information and State Crash Report completed. DRUGS — 1XXX Hwy 110 11/06/2017, 0041 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle parked at a gas pump while the gas station at 10XX block of Hwy 110. The suspect was asleep in the driver's seat of the vehicle with a glass pipe in his hand. Suspect was ultimately arrest for DWI and felony drug possession. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 7XX Wentworth Ave 11/07/2017, 0849 HOURS Walk in report of criminal damage to property. Reporting party had the paint on his vehicle damaged twice in the past month. The first incident took place on October 6, 2017 in the 700 block of Wentworth Av. The second incident took place on Wednesday October 25, 2017 in the 1400 block of Northland Dr. The reporting party has some idea who may be responsible, but has requested no investigation to be done. Case Status: Inactive DRIVING AFTER CANCELLATION-IPS — 1XXX Delaware Ave 11/07/2017, 1600 HOURS Ran license plate of vehicle which passed my squad S/B in the 1200 block of Delaware Ave. Registered owner came back as DAC-IPS. The name of the registered owner is well known by me. Driver appeared to be the registered owner. Vehicle stopped, driver ID'd as registered owner. Vehicle was impounded, license plates removed and entered into evidence. Driver transported to residence in St. Paul. Case Status: Formal complaint sent to city attorney. THEFT/DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 1XXX Northland Drive 11/08/2017, 0549 HOURS Responded to the 1300 block of Northland drive on a person tampering with a vehicle. As I arrived the suspects were gone, but I found the catalytic converter had been cut off of the vehicle and was laying under the vehicle. Report made. 3 FRAUD— 7XX Creek Ave 11/08/2017, 1829 HOURS Officers returned a call to a male who was informed that his and his wife's information had been compromised by the Equifax breach. Report taken. DISTURBANCE — 2XXX Lexington Ave 11/08/2017, 2312 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 24XX block of Lexington Ave for an assault call. Officers were informed that a male had run after the reporting party with a baseball bat. The complainant sped away in his car and called the police from a gas station in a neighboring city. An officer arrived and confronted a male with a baseball bat and ordered him to put it down. It was determined that no assault occurred, but instead, it was a misunderstanding. WARRANT ARREST — Sibley Memorial Hwy 11/09/2017, 0101 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation on the 8xx block of Hwy 110. Driver had a felony warrant out of Ramsey County. Driver was arrested and transported to Dakota County Jail. HARASSING COMMUNICATION — 1XXX Centre Pointe Curve 11/10/2017, 0925 HOURS I responded to a business in the 1100 block of Centre Point Curve for a report of harassing or unwanted communications. I arrived, spoke to the complainant and her supervisor, gathered the details, called the suspect and advised him not to call or visit the business anymore. Business will be sending a trespass letter to suspect. No further police assistance required. CHECK PREMISE — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 11/10/2017, 1306 HOURS Officers responded to a residence in the 12xx block of Hwy 13 at the request of the Mendota city attorney for a premise check. The concern was there were people living in the house that was supposed to be vacant. People were located at the address and report completed. THEFT — 2XXX Stockbridge Road 11/10/2017, 1348 HOURS Business that is run out of a residence in the 2400 block of Stockbridge Rd is a victim to theft and other civil issues. Owner of the company reports having $6700 in tickets stolen and nearly $12,700 in cash. The suspect is a partner in the business. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA — 1XXX Mendota Hts Road 11/10/2017, 1430 HOURS Responded to 1300 block of Mendota Hts. Rd on a report of a suspicious occupied vehicle. Reporting party described this as a daily occurrence. I arrived, found the vehicle and contacted the person in the driver's seat. There was a marijuana dugout in plain view, his pants and underwear were down at his knees. The male claimed to be relieving stress by smoking marijuana and masturbating. Citation issued for possession of drug paraphernalia. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA — Lexington Ave 11/12/2017, 0047 HOURS During a routine traffic stop near the intersection of Lexington and Wagon Wheel, drug paraphernalia was seen by the on scene Officer. A vehicle search was conducted and additional paraphernalia was found. A citation was issued and the paraphernalia was seized. PD ACCIDENT/HIT & RUN — Wentworth Ave 11/12/2017, 0236 HOURS Officers were called to the intersection of Wentworth and Foxwood Lane for a single vehicle accident where the driver had left the scene. Interviews were conducted with the two people originally in the vehicle. Both parties deny driving the car and there is insufficient evidence for charging. Case inactive. 4 TAMPER WITH M/V—6XX North Freeway Road 11/12/2017, 1249 HOURS Spoke to reporting party by phone who lives in the 6xx block of North Freeway Rd who wished to make the police department aware that her vehicle had been rummaged through over night. Nothing stolen, no damage. THEFT — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 11/12/2017, 1347 HOURS Responded to business in the 900 block of Hwy 13 reference a theft. The employee discovered that $320 in Minnesota state lottery tickets had been stolen. Employee believes a customer who contacted AAA to get auto assistance stole the tickets. The employee is trying to get surveillance video. Case Status: Pending MISSING PERSON — 1XXX Kendon Lane 11/12/2017, 2051 HOURS Dispatched a Missing Person/Runaway call at the 1300 block of Kendon Ln. The reporting party stated that her daughter has not returned home. Gathered information. Report written. POSESS SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA — 1XXX Delaware Ave 11/13/2017, 0930 HOURS Responded to the 1800 block of Delaware Avenue on a report of suspected marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia in a car. Subsequent investigation led to a citation being issued to the driver for the listed offenses. Vehicle was not towed and subject was released on the scene. SUSPICIOUS PEROSN — 6XX Hwy 110 11/13/2017, 1235 HOURS Resident of the 600 block of Highway 110 reported that their vehicle was gone through both nights over the weekend. Nothing was taken from the vehicle either time and a report was written. HIT & RUN ACCIDENT— 1XXX Centre Pointe Curve 11/13/2017, 1350 HOURS Called to the 1100 block of Centre Pointe Circle on an after the fact hit and run accident. Witness stated an older male with white hair, driving a trailblazer type SUV crashed into four cars and then left to the southeast 15 minutes ago. Possible plate was given and squads checked the area. UTL. Gathered victim information, took photos and located actual suspect plate. Asked other agency to look for vehicle; it was ultimately located. Went to suspect address and photographed vehicle and spoke with suspect. Formal Charges Pending PD ACCIDENT — Sibley Memorial Hwy 11/14/2017, 0744 HOURS Officer responded to the intersection of Annapolis St and Sibley Memorial Hwy for a two vehicle accident. There were no injuries and both vehicles were able to driven away from the scene. Both parties were given a case number and advised on procedures to obtain the report. A State form was completed. FRAUD — 5XX Annapolis Street 11/14/2017, 1128 HOURS Called to 500 block of Annapolis Street on a check fraud. RP reports her checks had been stolen and one was used in October. Bank closed account and reimbursed funds. Identity theft information given. Nothing further. SUSPICIOUS PERSON — 6XX Freeway Road 11/14/2017, 1355 HOURS Resident of the 600 block of Freeway Rd, called to report that two vehicles in their driveway were gone through over the weekend. Some belongings were taken from one of the vehicles and both vehicles were unlocked. Report was written. 5 11/10 – 11/16 2017 YTD Calls for Service 190 8574 Citations 12 808 Warnings 16 852 Police Reports 29 1006 Response Time Average 6.72 5.51 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! Bring your new unwrapped gifts to the Mendota Heights Police Now through December 13th!