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05 18 18 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department MAY 18, 2018 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy CAPTAIN Wayne Wegener 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 With winter fading into the background and better weather all around, you'd think the roads would finally be safe again. This isn't always the case. Spring showers and flowers are often joined by a handful of seasonal driving hazards. Check out the following spring-driving tips to get you and your car safely to summer.  RAINY DAYS AND FLOODING Spring rain brings slippery road conditions and flooding. According to the Federal Highway Administration, rain was a culprit of 46 percent of all weather-related crashes from 2005 to 2014, and wet pavement in general accounted for 73 percent. What makes rain and wet pavement so dangerous? For one, slippery roads reduce your car's handling and increase the distance it takes to stop (up to 4 times normal stopping distance). Big puddles can also cut down on tire traction and could lead to hydroplaning. Check your lights: Since spring rain hinders driving visibility, make sure all your lights work, including headlights, taillights, backup lights, turn signals, parking lights, and brake lights.  WINTER ROAD WEAR AND TEAR Winter wreaks havoc on the roads. Snow plows, salt, sand, and the aftermath of ice can all leave roads a bit battered. Once snow melts away, expect to drive over new potholes.  ANIMAL ACTIVITY Animals are incredibly active during the spring. Some are emerging from hibernation, and others are entering mating season. This could mean that more animals are crossing streets and roaming around. Many animals, especially deer, are most active at dawn or dusk.  MORE BICYCLES ON THE ROAD Spring also brings cyclists out of hibernation. Driving alongside cyclists can make traffic maneuvers, from turning right to parallel parking, more dangerous. WATCH OUT FOR BICYCLIST! 2 PD ACCIDENT — Pilot Knob Road 05/11/18, 1708 HOURS Responded to intersection of Mendota Heights Rd and Pilot Knob Rd on a report of a two car, property damage accident. Drivers were provided with this case number and exchanged information. No state accident report. DUMPING/LITTERING — Orchard Place 05/11/18, 2227 HOURS Officer was dispatch to the report of a television in the roadway near the intersection of Orchard Place and Lexington Avenue. The Officer located the item that appears to had been unlawfully disposed of in the roadway. DWI — Lexington Ave 05/12/18, 0317 HOURS Officer observed a driver sleeping in his vehicle in the middle of the road near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Victoria Curve. After investigating, the party was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested. The party was ultimately transported to the Dakota County Jail. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 1XXX Hwy 13 05/12/18, 2145 HOURS Officer responded to the 1300 block Highway 13 on the report of a broken window. Upon arrival the Officer spoke with the vehicle owner and investigated the damage. There is no suspect at this time. PD ACCIDENT — Hwy 13 South 05/12/18, 2157 HOURS Officer came across a vehicle that had hit a traffic sign and pulled to the side of the road. The Officer assisted the driver with the changing of his tire and documented the damage to the street sign. The driver was released and the Department of Transportation was advised of the broken sign. THEFT — 1XXX Hwy 13 05/12/18, 2149 HOURS Officers responded to the 1300 block of Highway 13 on the report of a purse stolen out of a vehicle. The window of the vehicle was broken to gain access to the vehicle. The purse was recovered nearby. There is no suspect information at this time. SUSPICIOUS PERSON — 2XXX Pilot Knob Road 05/13/18, 0726 HOURS During patrol Officer checked the license plate of a vehicle and got a hit for canceled IPS. The driver matched the photo in DVS. He went into a building at the 2200 block of Pilot Knob before he could be stopped. Formal charges filed with City Attorney. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA — 110 East 05/13/15, 2026 HOURS A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle driven by a driver with no Minnesota drivers license. Marijuana and drug paraphernalia was located after a vehicle search. Both the driver and the passenger were cited for the possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle. The drugs and paraphernalia were seized and logged into evidence. FRAUD — 1XXX Centre Pointe Drive 05/14/18, 1553 HOURS Spoke with comp from the 1100 block of Center Pointe Dr. on a fraudulent check call. Gathered information and filed report. 3 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 7XX South Plaza Drive 05/15/18, 1401 HOURS Dispatched to the 700 block of South Plaza Dr on report of damage to a work truck at a construction site. Sometime between 1100AM and 1230PM someone attempted to pry the door open on a construction vehicle using tools in the bed of the truck. Entry was not made and nothing was stolen. No suspect or witness information, case inactive. 3RD DEGREE DUI — 2XXX Dodd Road 05/15/18, 1856 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Mendakota Drive on a report of a vehicle crash. Officers arrived and observed that a vehicle struck two parked cars. The driver showed signs of impairment and refused to do field sobriety tests or PBT. The driver was arrested for DWI and submitted to a breath test that was over the legal limit. Driver was transported to the Dakota Jail and charged for 3rd degree DWI and Driving After Cancellation. TRESPASSING — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 05/16/18, 0015 HOURS While conducting premise check of a residence that was supposed to be un -occupied located two individuals inside. Open door found, called occupants out. Residence checked. Two individuals identified and cited for trespassing. Ordered to leave and not return. THEFT — 7XX Cheyenne Lane 05/16/18, 1502 HOURS Officer took a report of stolen trash cans from the 700 block of Cheyenne Ln. A Neighbor had seen a white truck take the cans from the driveway. Trash company is replacing the cans. Report taken as information only. ACCIDENT — 9XX Hwy 13 05/16/18, 2119 HOURS Officer responded to the report of a property damage crash on the 900 block of Highway 13. One vehicle backed into another vehicle that was parked in the parking lot.The parties exchanged information. 4 05/11 – 05/17 2018 YTD Calls for Service Citations Warnings Police Reports Response Time Average 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! OFFICER SCOTT PATRICK MEMORIAL 5K RACE Join us for the family friendly Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K to Benefit the Special Olympics, presented by Law Enforcement and Gateway Bank. WHEN: Sat. June 2nd, 2018 RACE STARTS AT 9:00AM WHERE: The Village of Men- dota Heights (Intersection of Main Street & Market Street) Awards for the first three male and female winners in the following age categories: 19 and under, 20-49 (Open Divi- sion) and 50 & Over (Master Division). Awards ceremony and prize drawing will take place upon conclusion of the race near the finish line. REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE OR STOPPING IN TO REGISTER AT CITY HALL.