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05 25 18 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department JUNE 1, 2018 ...On Bike Paths/Multi-Use Trails…  Ride to the right & single-file when other trail users are present.  Always yield to slower path users.  When stopping for a rest, bike care or emergency, move completely off the trail.  Control your speed, slow down, and use caution when approaching or overtaking other path users.  Before passing others, be courteous and loudly announce your presence and direction by saying "On your left," or ringing your bike bell, CHIEF Kelly McCarthy CAPTAIN Wayne Wegener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Chad Willson Jeff VonFeldt 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 MINNESOTA SUMMERS get us all out walking, biking and heading for fun and activities. As you hit the pavement and roadways, remember these common sense, courteous and law abiding requirements so that we can all return home safely after our fun in the sun. ...On Roadways...  Vehicles never ride against traffic, always bike with the flow of traffic.  Pedestrians walk on paths or against the flow of traffic.  Bikes ride as near to the right as practicable  Everyone obeys comes to a complete stop at stop signs and red lights.  Honor each others’ right of way and yield to pedestrians, bikes and other vehicles per the law and with courtesy.  Use hand signals and turn signals; watch for bikes, pedestrians and other cars before and during your turn.  Be vigilant, predictable, don’t be careless, and don’t be distracted.  Follow lane markings and road signs and watch for road hazards.  Don’t needlessly block the road.  Use lights at night for vehicles and ensure clothing is reflective and provides visibility. 2 TRAFFIC STOP/MARIJUANA — 2XXX Dodd Road 5/23/18, 2242 HOURS Officer stopped out with a vehicle that was parked at Mendakota Park after hours and could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle and located a small amount of marijuana. The driver was issued a citation and released. WARRANT ARREST— Sibley Memorial Hwy 05/24/18, 0312 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Highway 13. The driver was found to have a felony warrant and was placed under arrest. BURGLARY — 6XX Freeway Road 05/24/18, 0857 HOURS Officer responded to take burglary report from the 600 block of North Freeway Rd. The rear garage door was broken into. Doors and windows to the house all secure. Security system was not set off. Photos of the damage taken. THREATS/STALKING — 2XXX Waters Drive 05/24/18, 1325 HOURS Officer responded to the 2300 block of Waters Dr. to a report of threats by an employee. The individual came to get check and made threats. When the Officer arrived on scene the suspect was no longer on scene and the manager evacuated the other employees. ANIMAL CALL — 1XXX Delaware Ave 05/25/18, 1824 HOURS Responded to the 1800 block of Delaware Ave concerning a loose dog. A grey/brown medium sized dog was located near the school. The dog was retrieved with assistance from staff. Four Paws retrieved the dog. A photo was posted on the MHPD Facebook. The owner was located and directed to contact Four paws. CHECK WELFARE — 1XXX Centre Pointe Drive 05/25/18, 1451 HOURS Responded to the 1100 block of Centre Pointe Drive concerning a check the welfare report. Upon further investigation I determined there was not sufficient evidence to indicate intentional criminal maltreatment. Refer to the Department of Human Services to review care practices at the facility. PD ACCIDENT — 1XXX Warrior Drive 05/25/18, 1517 HOURS Two vehicle accident on Warrior Dr, just south of Sibley Ct. Driver of the Ford Expedition was driving distracted, and ran into the rear of the white Ford Escape. State accident report completed. THEFT — 1XXX Delaware Ave 05/26/18, 1504 HOURS Responded to the 1800 block of Delaware Avenue on a report of a theft. No suspects or evidence developed. Report was filed. VANDALISM — 6XX Mendota Heights Road 05/26/18, 2329 HOURS Officer found that Kensington Park bathroom had been vandalized. No suspects; case inactive. DOMESTIC ASSAULT — 2XXX Aztec Lane 05/27/18, 1601 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Aztec Ln on a report of a domestic assault in progress. Officers arrived, were let in the house by the victim. Suspect was arrested for 5th Degree Domestic Assault and 4th Degree Damage to Property. Male suspect was transported to jail. Victim was provided with a victim's rights card. 3 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY — Hwy 13 05/27/18, 1620 HOURS Officer responded to the bike trail to search for a dirt bike rider who had possibly crashed his bike some- where between the Pool and Yacht Club and the Scenic Overlook. Two riders and their dirt bikes were located. DNR arrived and wrote citations for operating motorized vehicles on state trails. ANIMAL CALL — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 05/27/18, 1824 HOURS Dispatched to an animal call at the 1100 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. Neighbor's dog bit the victim multiple times. Gathered information. Report written. DOMESTIC ASSAULT — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 05/28/18, 1011 HOURS Officers responded to a Domestic at the 1000 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Juvenile party was involved in a physical altercation with parents, injuries reported. Juvenile arrested for Domestic Assault. ASSAULT — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 05/28/18, 1348 HOURS Officer took a report of an assault that took place at the 1000 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Caller reported that he was beaten up and his property was broken. He did not want to press charges. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 8XXX Barbara Court 05/28/18, 2000 HOURS Officer spoke with an individual in the 800 block of Barbara Court whose vehicle was gone through over the night and some mail was taken. DOMESTIC — 1XXX Mendota Heights Road 05/28/18, 2332 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Mendota Heights Road on a report of harassing communication. Officers arrived and after investigation determined the two parties are married and having argument over a vehicle. The complainant is an employee at the establishment and did not want the other party harassing them at their workplace. The person doing the harassing was trespassed from the establishment. POSESSION OF MARIJUANA IN A MV — Marie Avenue 05/29/18, 0306 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on Marie Avenue and Dodd Road. Officer could smell the odor of Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and conducted a vehicle search. The officer located a small amount of Marijuana along with drug Paraphernalia used to distribute. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 7XX Plaza Drive 05/29/18, 1308 HOURS Officer took a damage to property report that occurred at the 700 block of South Plaza Dr. A vehicles gas tank had a hole in it and it appeared to be done by a drill. Gas emptied onto the parking lot. Fire Department assessed the scene and cleared. FRAUD — 5XX Miriam Street 05/29/18, 1515 HOURS Resident after realizing she fell for an email scam and provided financial information. While reporting the incident to the bank, fraudulent activity was in progress. Bank stopped activity and protected the customer. Incident reported to police for reference to other credit protection services. Case inactive. PD ACCIDENT — Lexington Ave 05/29/18, 1516 HOURS Officer responded to an accident at Highway 110 and Lexington Ave. No injuries and minor damage. Parties exchanged information and agreed to handle it between themselves. 4 PD ACCIDENT — Market Street 05/29/18, 1639 HOURS Responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Market Street and Main Street. One driver was complaining of pain in her chest. Healtheast responded and evaluated her and she did not get transported. crash report made, and State crash report made. TRAFFIC STOP — 1XXX Park Circle 05/30/18, 0948 HOURS Observed vehicle N/B on Hwy 13 near Wachtler Ave. I ran the license plate, information on the plate was the registration had been expired since December, 2016. Vehicle was stopped, driver was revoked and the license tabs belong on a different vehicle. Driver, not the registered owner, was issued a citation for his offenses, vehicle was impounded since the license plates were seized for evidence and the driver pulled into a private driveway and was blocking the garage. POSESSION OF MARIJUANA — Delaware Ave 05/30/18, 1638 HOURS Vehicle was initially stopped for speeding in the 1300 block of Delaware Ave. Officer could smell marijuana inside the vehicle. Passenger had a glass jar with marijuana inside it. Citation issued. 5 05/24 – 05/31 2018 YTD Calls for Service 259 4703 Citations 57 831 Warnings 64 829 Police Reports 25 442 Response Time Average 5.18 6.74 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! Thursday, June 7th, at 6:00pm., a representative from the Jacob Wetterling. Resource Center will be presenting at Wentworth Park. The main topic of the presentation will be how to talk to children about personal safety. It includes current infor- mation about various safety concerns children and teens are facing today, both in -person and online. Members from the Mendota Heights Police Department will also be THURSDAY JUNE 7TH 6:00 PM WENTWORTH PARK, MENDOTA HEIGHTS