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03 01 19 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department MARCH 01 2019 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 Leif Vandersteen 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 INSTAGRAM Instagram is a social media app used to share photos, videos and messages. Manage Privacy. You can choose a public or private account by selectfng “Account Privacy” in Settings. Here you can also remove followers, choose who can comment and more. You can also turn off “Show Actfvity Status” so friends can’t see when you’re online. You can block an account by tapping on their profile, then tapping “Block.” Doing this prevents them from seeing posts, stories and live broadcasts. You can unblock at any tfme. Manage Interactions. In Settings, choose “Comment Controls” to choose who you allow comments from. In this sectfon you can also choose to block comments or filter comments. Filters will automatfcally remove offensive language or words you choose to omit. Manage Time. The Actfvity Dashboard shows how much tfme was spent on the app on any given day. Here you can set daily reminder notfficatfons with tfme limits. The notfficatfons can be muted and will return to the normal setting after. TIK TOK Tik Tok is a video community where users create, share and discover short video clips. Inappropriate Lyrics/Content. Users lip sync to songs and make their own videos. Some choices contain swear words, sexual themes, violence and self harm. Children are exposed to this and also can broadcast themselves mimicking the inappropriate lyrics and behavior. Report Inappropriate Content. Always report inappropriate content by simply tapping “Report.” You can also choose “Enhanced Restricted Mode” from within the Wellbeing feature which filters inappropriate content. Manage Privacy. Set the account to private. Tap the three dots at the top right to access settings. Click “Privacy and Safety” and then private account. Manage Time. In the apps settings, turn Digital Wellbeing on to limit the amount of tfme spent on the app. 2 YouTube YouTube is a video sharing app that enables you to view, upload, rate and comment on a wide variety of videos. Videos consist of informatfon, advice and entertainment. Videos. Challenge and viral videos are trending and can be very dangerous. Some videos may be threatening and propose self harm. Children are keen to share their own videos, often tfmes imitatfng a YouTube hero. Doing so, they may regret it later or receive negatfve comments or bullying from doing so. Make sure the content you are watching is age appropriate. In-App Messaging. When your child is logged into their Google account and browsing YouTube, they can share and talk using the chat bubble found at the top right of the desktop or through in -app messaging. When you tap on the “Friends” button, they have a list of suggested people from their contacts or someone who has sent them an invite link (complete strangers). Manage Privacy. You can use “Restricted Mode” to screen out mature content. On your desktop, go to the bottom of the page and switch restricted mode to “on.” On a mobile tap the three dots at the top right, go to settings, click restricted mode filtering and then restrict. You can also “Block Accounts” by clicking on the persons channel/account by clicking on their name, click “About,” tap the dropdown box with an image of a flag on it, press “Block User,” then “Submit.” Manage Time. Use the “Time Watched” tool in app Settings to monitor tfme spent on the app. ALWAYS monitor what your child is watching or postfng . You can view this by clicking “History” or on some devices “Library.” Snapchat Snapchat is a photo sharing app for mobile phones and tablets. The app allows users to share images, videos and chat with friends. Images and videos are shared directly to a friend or on a “Story” shared with their entfre friend list which documents the previous 24 hours. Users can add filters using “Lens Explorer” for themselves to make an image of yourself to be funny, pretty, etc. This has caused quite the controversy about having an impact on young peoples wellbeing to make them feel “prettier.” Manage Privacy. Check your privacy settings to be sure only your friends list can see your story. Go to the “Who Can View My Story” sectfon of your settings and make sure it says “My Friends.” “Quick Add” helps friends find each other on the app but also allows for complete strangers to add you as a friend. Encourage your child to turn off this feature in settings. Screenshots & Saved Messages. While Snapchat’s gimmick is that all photos, videos and texts disappear eventually, users stfll have the ability to screenshot or record anything sent to them. If your child receives negatfve comments, they should screenshot them for proof. To delete a message, simply press and hold the sent message and press delete. Sexting. Sending sexual images and videos has become the chosen platiorm for young individuals. How awkward it may be, talking to your children about this can be beneficial. It is illegal to make, possess, download, store and share sexual content of persons under the age of 18. Exposing Your Location. It is highly recommended enabling “Ghost Mode” on the app so your child’s locatfon will not be visible to anyone on the Snap Map. Snap Map shares your exact locatfon in real-tfme through a map on the app. Go to Snap Map, tap the cog at the top right corner and choose Ghost Mode. 3 Facebook Facebook is a social networking app where users can post comments, share photographs and post links to news or other content on the web, chat live and watch short-form video. Please follow these 10-tfps to Facebook safety.  Do not register for an account untfl the age of 13.  Do not use your full name, nicknames work well.  Do not post contact info on your profile.  Do not ever post your locatfon or that you are home alone.  Report any abusive postfngs or harassment.  Be smart about what you post.  Keep an eye out for Facebook scams. Social networking has become a way of life. While there are several other social networking sites not listed, the idea is the same; avoid risks and follow safe social networking skills. Highly Influential. More than one third of children aged 6-17 consider social media stars to be their role models. There is a danger that children develop unrealistfc expectatfons on how they should look and behave which can in turn cause low self-esteem, prevent individual thinking or sway their ethical stance on important topics and situatfons. Be Open with your children about the risks of social media and monitor their social media apps. Set parental controls and make sure they are age appropriate to create an account. STOP THINK CONNECT 4 MENTAL HEALTH — 1XXX WINSTON CIR 02/22/19, 0739 HOURS Officers were called to the 1000 block of Winston Circle for a mental health crisis. Officers spoke with a male, who requested to be taken to the hospital. Medics were called and patfent was transported. WARRANT/AOA — 1XXX NORTHLAND DR 02/22/19, 1245 HOURS Officers were advised by another agency that a party had an outstanding felony warrant. The party was arrested and transported to Dakota County Jail. RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY — HWY 55/MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 02/23/19, 2112 HOURS Routfne license plate checks revealed a stolen vehicle. Vehicle followed untfl it went into a hotel in Eagan. Initfated high felony stop and waited for assistance. MHPD officers were assisted by Eagan PD. Driver and passenger taken into custody without incident. Statement taken from passenger who was then released. Driver found to be in possession of counterfeit currency. Driver declined to provide a statement and ultfmately transported to the Dakota County Jail. DWI — ELM ST/AKIN RD, FARMINGTON 02/23/19, 2228 HOURS While conductfng a DWI Enforcement detail in Farmington, officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersectfon of Elm Street and Akin Road in the city of Farmington for an equipment violatfon. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Driver admitted to drinking prior to driving. Officer conducted a field sobriety test and the driver submitted to a PBT of 0.156. Officer arrested the driver where he was booked and released from the Farmington Police Department. DWI — HWY 3/170TH ST W, FARMINGTON 02/24/19, 0013 HOURS While conductfng a DWI Enforcement detail in Farmington, officer was traveling on Highway 3 near 170th Street in Farmington when the officer observed a vehicle in the ditch on its roof. Officer stopped out with the driver and assisted with getting the driver out of the vehicle. Driver stated he was not injured and refused medics. Officer could smell a strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath and conducted a roadside field sobriety test. Driver blew a PBT of 0.156. Driver was arrested and ultfmately booked into the Dakota County Jail for Gross Misdemeanor DWI. DWI — HWY 62/LEXINGTON AVE 02/24/19, 0313 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle in the median ditch of Highway 62 near Lexington Avenue. Officer stopped out with the driver who stated he ran off the road. Officer could smell a strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to drinking prior to driving. Officer conducted a field sobriety test and the driver registered a BAC of 0.191. Officer also recovered a loaded handgun on the driver's person and was also charged for a permit to carry violatfon. Driver was arrested and booked and released into the Dakota County Jail. 5 CHECK WELFARE — 1XXX MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 02/24/19, 0459 HOURS Officers responded to check the welfare of a party at Speedway. Male was upset and making threatening comments. Officers checked the area and places he visits. Male was not found. KOPS alert was created for the metro area for agencies to check the welfare. The male was spotted the following day and the KOPS alert was cancelled. WARRANT ARREST — 1XXX ESTHER LN 02/24/19, 2201 HOURS Officers responded to the 1000 block of Esther on reports of a verbal domestfc disturbance in progress. Upon arrival officer found one person walking from the residence and one inside. Officer determined that the person leaving had a warrant and placed him under arrest. No domestfc had occurred and incident was relabeled as a disturbance. DWI — HWY 13/MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 02/25/19, 0258 HOURS Officers stopped a vehicle at Hwy 13 and Mendota Heights Rd for swerving over fog lines. Officers determined through driver admission that he had been drinking. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and the driver was arrested for DWI. DISTURBANCE — 7XX MOHICAN LN 02/25/19, 1703 HOURS Dispatched to locatfon on a report of two people fightfng inside the house. Both partfes live at the home. Neither wanted to pursue charges. One agreed to leave for the night. MENTAL HEALTH — 9XX DIEGO LN 02/26/19, 1917 HOURS Officers responded to locatfon on a call of an adult male who had attempted suicide. A hold was placed on the male and he was transported to the hospital. DWI — CHIPPEWA AVE/DODD RD 02/26/19, 2358 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violatfon on the 1100 block of Chippewa Avenue. Driver immediately told the officer he knows he has a warrant. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. Driver admitted to consuming two beers prior to driving. Officer conducted a field sobriety test and the driver submitted to a PBT which registered over the legal limit. Driver was arrested and vehicle was impounded for forfeiture. Driver was ultfmately booked into the Dakota County Jail for 1st Degree Felony DWI and multfple warrants. THEFT — 7XX MOHICAN CT 02/27/19, 0822 HOURS An officer took the report of a theft that occurred on the 700 block of Mohican Court. Sometfme during the overnight hours, someone went in his vehicle and removed a bag of miscellaneous tools. There is no suspect informatfon at this tfme. 6 FRAUD — 1XXX NORTHLAND DR 02/27/19, 0850 HOURS Business discovered a check sent to a vendor never made it there. The check was originally sent to a business in Canada but later discovered it was cashed by someone in Pennsylvania. The business is working with their bank to complete an affidavit of forgery and to try and determine where the check was cashed. VIOLATE OFP — 2XXX BEDFORD CT 02/27/19, 2018 HOURS Officers took a report of an OFP violatfon. A statement and evidence was collected. Case will be sent to investfgator. Case pending. CHECK WELFARE — 9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 02/28/19, 1546 HOURS Reportfng party who lives at locatfon wished to file a burglary report. The PD has had similar calls in the past from the RP. The RP has dementfa. After speaking with staff and RP ’s son, it was determined no burglary had taken place. The family was advised on steps to take in the future. PD ACCIDENT — DODD RD/WESLEY LN 02/28/19, 1557 HOURS Officer was dispatched to a two vehicle crash at the intersectfon of Dodd Rd & Wesley Ln. Upon arrival officer found one vehicle blocking the road and unable to move, no injuries were reported. A tow was requested for one of the vehicles; informatfon was exchanged. Nothing further. Have a Safe Week! 7 Once again, MHPD is partnering with Bobby & Steve’s Auto World to ensure VEHICLE LIGHTS STAY ON! Thanks to generous private donors thru Microgrants.Net, this program is once again in place to help the citizens we serve. If you receive a voucher from a police officer, get that broken bulb issue fixed for free by visiting Bobby & Steve’s Auto World , with nine locations in the metro area. 2/22 - 2/28 2019 YTD Calls for Service 231 1,879 Police Reports 20 195 Citations 32 234 Warnings 38 405 Response Time Average 6.16 6.70 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