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02 16 18 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department FEBRUARY 16 2018 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Chad Willson Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Peter Renteria Cara Hogan Tony Patton Ryan Yauch Tommy Albindia INVESTIGATIONS Nick Gorgos SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Steve Hilyar COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee SUPPORT STAFF Kim Richter 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 Mental Health isn’t just one person’s issue, or a family’s issue. As we see more and more, it’s becoming everyone’s issue, and one that needs to be brought into the light and out of the dark. If you or someone you know is struggling with any type of mental health issue, please don’t go through it alone. Reach out, listen to each other, find resources, talk with someone; let’s work together to get our family, friends and neighbors on the path to wellness. Here are some great resources to get you started. Interested in making a difference? Many of the sites offer methods to get involved in policy around mental health. Mental Health Minnesota National Institute of Mental Health SAMHSA—Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Winter Wonderland COLORING CONTEST WINNER Rylan Delvacchio Age 3 WINNER Addie Fenster Age 5 WINNER Elaina Eaton Age 10 Thanks to everyone who made the effort to turn in some great artwork. We needed some cheer during this dreary, cold winter season and we loved looking at them hanging up on our walls. We will leave them up thru next week if you want to stop in and take a peek at them. It was not an easy decision but the winners have been chosen! Winner’s will receive a Certificate for Juice and Donuts With An Officer. 2 CRISIS/MENTAL HEALTH — 13XX NORTHLAND DR 02/09/2018, 0020 HOURS Officers were dispatched to check the welfare of a party sitting in the snow. After speaking with the party, they were transported by ambulance to the hospital for a mental health evaluation. JUVENILE PARTY—6XX EVERGREEN KNOLLS 02/10/2018, 2244 HOURS Officers responded to a call of a large party of juveniles who were consuming alcohol. The party was investigated and the juveniles who had consumed alcohol were issued citations. JUVENILE CURFEW/TRAFFIC—Dodd Rd/Hwy 110 02/11/2018, 0350 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving a parking lot near the intersection of Dodd and Hwy 110. The driver was cited for provisional DL violations and for a curfew violation. The two passengers in the vehicle also received citations for curfew violations. THEFT FROM AUTO —13xx SIBLEY MEMORIAL 02/11/2018, 1823 HOURS Officer responded to take a report of a laptop being stolen from a vehicle after the window had been broken to gain entry. Two additional reports were taken later in the evening. It is believed these thefts are related. SUSPICIOUS/DISORDERLY CONDUCT—13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL 02/11/2018, 2056 HOURS Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious male. When Officers stopped a male matching the description, he continuously disobeyed clear verbal commands by the officers. After a brief altercation, a Taser was deployed and the male was placed under arrest for obstructing the legal process and for disorderly conduct. MENTAL HEALTH—23XX KRESSIN AVE 02/12/2018, 0725 HOURS Responded to a medical on Kressin Ave. Female asked to be transported to hospital. Health East transported. THEFT OF MAIL—1XXX DOWNING ST 02/02/2018, 1131 HOURS Spoke with reporting party via phone concerning a possible theft of mail from 02/02-02/04. No suspects or witnesses at this time. TRESPASSING—7XX SOUTH PLAZA DR 02/12/2018, 1609 HOURS Responded to a call about trespassing at the senior living facility on 700 block of S Plaza Dr. Party had a civil complaint. Staff was advised about civil component. ROBBERY—7XX MAIN ST 02/12/2018, 1757 HOURS Officers were dispatched to report of a robbery that had just occurred. The suspects left prior to officers arrival. The area was checked but the suspects were not located. This case remains under investigation. MENTAL HEALTH—2XXX KRESSIN AVE 02/12/2018, 1847 HOURS Officers were dispatched to report of a mental health crisis. Ultimately the party was transported by ambulance on an emergency mental health hold. 3 PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT—MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD/HWY 55 02/13/2018, 2044 HOURS Officer was dispatched to an injury crash. The injured party was treated on scene by Health East ambulance and released. After investigation, citations were issued to drivers. TS—DRUGS —DODD RD/MARIE AVE 02/14/2018, 0001 HOURS During a routine traffic stop, the smell of suspected marijuana and the sight of paraphernalia in plain view led to a vehicle search that uncovered additional paraphernalia. It was seized and a citation was issued to the driver. THEFT/TRESPASS—9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 02/14/2018, 0031 HOURS In the parking lot of a gas station, officers were flagged down by staff to report a theft that had occurred moments before. The suspect was still on scene and a citation was issued. The suspect was trespassed from the business. POSSESS TOBACO—18XX DELAWARE AVE 02/12/2018, 1900 HOURS Responded to a report of a juvenile in possession of an Electronic Nicotine Delivery Device (VAPE). The juvenile has been warned in the past for similar offense. Citation issued to the juvenile for the violation. Case is closed by citation. FOUND PROPERTY—24XX HAVERTON RD 02/15/2018, 0951 HOURS Dispatched to residence on mail that was found in a snowbank yesterday. Owner was contacted by phone and asked to call to retrieve mail. Mail belonged to an address in Inver Grove Heights. No suspects or witnesses. Case inactive 4 02/09 – 02/15 2018 YTD Calls for Service 245 1,333 Citations 55 213 Warnings 41 175 Police Reports 27 125 Response Time Average 4.70 6.68 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! Matrix Homeless Shelter, in partnership with Dakota County and local churches, still has some outstanding needs. If you are able to donate anything on the list below, please bring it to the lower level of City Hall Tuesday, 2/20—Wednesday, 2/28. We will make sure they receive the donations at one of their facilities. Homeless Shelter Donation List  Disposable Bowls, cups, spoons  Sugar Packets, stir sticks, creamer  Coffee (ground)  Toe and Hand Warmers  Travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap and shaving cream  Men’s white t-shirts – all sizes  Men’s underwear – all sizes  $25 gas cards  Metro Transit Bus Cards  30-33 gal garbage bags  Granola bars and packaged healthy snacks  Wide rolls masking tape