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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
MARCH 29 2019
We all have known someone in school who
acted like a bully and tormented kids - it
probably even happened to you! Most of us
know and/or are tormented by adult bullies at
work, in relatfonships and leadership roles. It
might start with name calling or gossiping, or
physical acts like pushing, tripping or hitting. If
not corrected, the bully only gains more power
and incentfve to contfnue.
STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR CHILD. The more you know about your child's
classmates and school life, the more likely you will be to spot any changes or
issues. Discuss the events of the day (car talks work great) and pay attentfon to
not only what the child says and doesn’t’ say. If you learn about bullying
behavior, take actfon and talk to the parent or the school.
LOOK FOR THE WARNING SIGNS AND ACT. If a child is a victfm of bullying, the first
warning sign is usually a change in behavior - withdrawing, sudden aggression or
anger, or reluctant to go to school. If your child is a bully, the clues may be
harder to pick up, but it is not uncommon to hear the bully make disparaging
and boastiul remarks about others, often without realizing how unkind the
behavior is. Many parents don’t take bullying seriously, dismissing some
behaviors as being "not as bad" as others.
EXPLAIN WHAT BULLYING IS AND TEACH EMPATHY. Young children understand
that hitting or pushing another child is wrong. Even teasing is something they
instfnctfvely know is hurtiul. They need to understand that such behaviors are
unacceptable. If your child is a bully, ask how he or she would feel if the shoe
were on the other foot. Have them consider reaching out in friendship to
someone who acts like a bully as they may be actfng out from their own painful
situatfon. Children understand cause and effect better than adults and embrace
the use of empathy and kindness to resolve conflict.
TELL A CHILD WHAT TO DO IF HE OR SHE WITNESSES BULLYING. Teach your child
how not actfng is essentfally the same as partfcipatfng in the behavior. Speaking
out against a bully is an important skill to learn at a young age, whether directly
or thru a trusted adult. A child should understand that reportfng a bully is not
"tattling" but merely a way to stop others from getting hurt.
As a parent, do not accept that nothing can be done – even if the
child is not your own. The greatest opportunity for change is not
in high school when social dynamics are set; it's in kindergarten
and elementary school when behaviors and personalitfes are stfll
evolving. How you act can determine whether a child is allowed
to suffer in silence—or worse.
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
Josh Rosenberry
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
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PD ACCIDENT — 1XXX Northland Dr 03/22/19, 1027 HOURS
While on patrol I found a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of Northland Dr. that had been involved in an
accident. The vehicle had extensive rear end damage, and based on the amount of debris around the
vehicle it was a hit and run accident. A manager from the hotel came out and gave me a piece of paper
with a phone number on it. A different employee notfced the note and turned it in. I called the number, the
mailbox was full. I located the suspect vehicle in a parking lot east of the accident locatfon. I spoke with the
owner, got the drivers informatfon and insurance informatfon. The case number was left for the owner.
IDENTITY THEFT — 1XXX Eagle Ridge Dr 03/22/19, 1611 HOURS
Officer spoke with a party on the 1000 block of Eagle Ridge Drive in reference to a scam phone call. The
party had provided informatfon to a party posing as a Medicare employee. No financial loss was reported.
TRAFFIC STOP — 494/Pilot Knob Rd 03/24/19, 0110 HOURS
Officers were patrolling the area of Interstate 35E and Interstate 494 when they observed a vehicle
swerving within it's lane, over the lane line, and have what appeared to be no taillights. A traffic stop was
conducted and the driver admitted to drinking. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the driver was
arrested for DWI. During the evidentfary test the driver tested under the legal limit and was released to a
friend.
THEFT — 7XX Main St 03/24/19, 1822 HOURS
Officers responded to the 700 block of Main St on reports of a theft from vehicle. The vehicle had its
window broken and a purse was taken. No video is available of the incident and no suspects are known at
this tfme. Credit cards which were stolen in the theft were used at several targets and speedways in the
metro. Video was requested from those locatfons.
MENTAL HEALTH — 2XXX Lexington Ave 03/25/19, 0200 HOURS
Officers responded to the 2000 block of Lexington Avenue for a Mental Health Crisis. Patfent was
transported to the hospital.
TRESPASSING — 1XXX Northland Dr 03/26/19, 2140 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Northland Drive to assist with removing a party from a room.
The adult female agreed to leave and was given a trespass warning.
TRAFFIC STOP — 35E/Wagon Wheel Tr 03/27/19, 0112 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Interstate 35E near Wagon Wheel Trail. The vehicle was
found to be uninsured and was impounded. The driver was issued a citatfon.
FRAUD — 1XXX Eagle Ridge Dr 03/27/19, 1053 HOURS
Officers responded to a phone call request on a fraud. Resident in the city called to report that her card was
used fraudulently in Washington when she stfll had possession of the card. Her card was deactfvated and
her bank was requiring a report.
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TOBACCO VIOLATION — 7XX Hwy 62 03/27/19, 1506 HOURS
Officer conducted tobacco compliance checks at tobacco licensed retailers. An employee at a business on
the 700 block of Hwy 62 sold tobacco to an underage party. This compliance check was educatfonal only
and there will be no penaltfes against the business or the clerk.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT — 1XXX Hwy 13 03/27/19, 1824 HOURS
Officers responded to a call of unwanted physical contact on the 1000 block of Highway 13. A statement
was taken from the victfm and the suspect was identffied. The suspect was contacted by phone and
admitted to inappropriately touching the victfm. The suspect was mailed a citatfon for disorderly conduct.
Case will be forwarded to the Dakota County Sheriffs Office to trespass suspect from the park system.
Have a Safe Week!
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7 TRUTHS FROM VICTIMS OF BULLIES
“Bullying messes with
your mind.”
“The emotions
bullying stirs up are
not over-reactions.”
“Bullying really can
make you ILL.”
“Telling someone that
‘bullying isn’t a big
deal’ or to ‘just get
over it’ is not
helpful.”
“Being bullied can
change you.”
“Being bullied makes
you feel powerless
and alone.”
The Final, most Important & Hopeful Truth…
“The kindness of one
person can change
everything.”
3/22 - 3/28 2019 YTD
Calls for Service 207 2,907
Police Reports 14 267
Citations 41 390
Warnings 75 691
Response Time Average 5.57 6.70
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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.
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