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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
DECEMBER 21, 2018
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
Eric Hagelee
INVESTIGATIONS
Nick Gorgos
SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER
Steve Hilyar
COMMUNITY SERVICE
OFFICER
Coming soon!
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
Mike VerWay
Though we feel it all year long, we want to ensure you know how
blessed we feel to be your law enforcement department. Your
support and confidence in us has been so appreciated.
2018 brought us lots of changes! We hired a Police Captain,
promoted our CSO to Police Officer and hired three more Police
Officers. We are so proud of all our staff and their commitment to
providing excellent public service.
We also commend each of you for your assistance with public
safety. Your willingness to keep us informed and discuss matters
of interest keeps us all connected. Together we make this a great
community in which to live and work.
We hope for each of you a peaceful, hopeful and safe holiday.
Please keep the spirit of this season alive into 2019, thinking of
others and sharing peace, hope and kindness with others as much
as possible. Together, we can promote a thriving community and
world where we all can feel safe and hopeful.
HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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CAR VS. DEER — HWY 62/DELAWARE AVE 12/15/18, 0210 HOURS
Officer was flagged down for a car vs deer accident. In speaking with the driver, he stated that he was
driving east bound on Hwy 62 when a deer jumped out in front of him and he was unable to avoid hitting it.
The deer was seen getting up and walking away after the impact.
DOMESTIC — 2XXX LEXINGTON AVE 12/15/18, 0742 HOURS
Officers responded to location on a call of a domestic disturbance. The homeowner requested that the
male party leave the premise but he had been refusing. After being separated, the male was given a ride
home. Items were damaged at the home, and we are awaiting an estimate from maintenance for charging.
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 12/15/18, 2144 HOURS
Officers responded to location on a report of a theft from vehicle. A vehicle's window was broken out and
personal belongings were taken. Case pending video surveillance.
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 12/15/18, 2145 HOURS
Officer responded to location on a report of a theft from motor vehicle. The reporting party stated that his
window was broken and a backpack containing a laptop was taken. Case pending video surveillance.
CIVIL ASSIST — RIDGE PLACE/DODD ROAD 12/16/18, 0251 HOURS
Officers were flagged down at the intersection of Ridge Place and Dodd Rd by a taxi cab driver. The driver
located a purse in the back seat of their vehicle and the past occupant had relieved themselves before
exiting the taxi. The owner of the purse was located and the driver was paid a cleaning fee.
FOUND PROPERTY — LEXINGTON AVE/MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD 12/16/18, 1739 HOURS
Approached by individual who stated they found a pair of skis and a pole in the area of Lexington and
Mendota Heights Road and wished to turn them in. Items not entered as stolen. Placed into evidence for
safekeeping.
MISSING PERSON — 2XXX CONDON COURT 12/17/18, 1105 HOURS
Officer was met by reporting party in the PD lobby who wished to report his daughter missing. His
daughter was last seen at a treatment facility and a short time later, staff discovered a basement window
open and the female missing. Case under investigation.
PD ACCIDENT — VICTORIA ROAD/MARIE AVE 12/19/18, 1740 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to location on a property damage accident. Driver 1 had the right of way going east
bound through the intersection. Driver 2 was turning left onto Marie from Victoria and went against the
right of way colliding with driver 1. A citation was issued to driver 2 for failure to yield.
FRAUD — 1XXX SYLVANDALE ROAD 12/20/18, 0927 HOURS
Resident at location reported check fraud via email. Victim’s previous employee obtained checks from her
and wrote a check out to himself. Dollar amount over $5000. Investigation ongoing.
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Thanks
MHCCAF, our Crime
Prevention Partner!
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY CRIMINAL
APPREHENSION FUND
(MHCCAF) is a
non—profit, local
organization,
supporting local law
enforcement efforts
with their efforts to
apprehend criminals.
They are led by
persons committed to
their community’s
safety and support our
efforts solely thru
private donations.
As you consider your
end of year giving
options, please keep
this group in mind!
Tax deductible
donations/checks
payable to:
MHCCAF
c/o Becky Pentel
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
12/14 – 12/20 2018 YTD
Calls for Service 137 11,942
Police Reports 21 1,115
Citations 13 1,834
Warnings 26 2,188
Response Time Average 6.51 8.56
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 Vacation/House Check Request online form is
available on our website; you can also complete a form
found in our lobby, or simply give us a call!
MHPD offers a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of
the PD where Dakota County residents can safely &
anonymously dispose of their prescription drug
medication. This program is mainly meant to keep
narcotics off the streets and dispose of medications in
environmentally sound ways.
** No needles/sharps. Visit the Green Guide for tips.
** Please visit the Dakota County Recycling Zone for
helpful resources for all safe disposal solutions.
Car Seat Checks—TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Please visit the MN DPS for more information. Questions/Comments?
Email us at:
pdrecords@
mendota-heights.com
Questions? Call our Non-Emergency Line @ 651.452.1366.
Need Public Safety Response? Call 911