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04 05 19 JTF 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department APRIL 05 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 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 SPRING DRIVING SAFETY TIPS  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. Slow down and drive carefully: The first few rainy days of spring can produce exceptionally slippery roads due to oil and other leaked fluids mixing with rainwater, so slow down and increase your stopping distance when it's raining (up to 4 times normal stopping distance).  Check your lights: Since spring rain can make driving visibility difficult, make sure all your lights work, including headlights, taillights, backup lights, turn signals, parking lights, and brake lights.  Replace your wiper blades: Worn-out wiper blades may not be doing a good job of clearing water away from your windshield. Check your wiper blades and replace them if necessary (usually once a year).  Check your tire pressure: Harsh winter weather can deflate your tires. Make sure you have enough air in them once spring rolls around.  Keep your eyes peeled for bad road conditions: Remember that our harsh winter weather breeds potholes and other driving obstacles that we have seen quite a bit of this season.  Watch out for animals: This is especially important during the early mornings and evenings when animals are most active, especially deer, that are most active at dawn or dusk.  Spring also brings cyclists and pedestrians out of hibernation. Driving alongside cyclists and pedestrians can make traffic maneuvers, from turning right to parallel parking, more dangerous. STAY SAFE AND ENJOY THE WARMER WEATHER! 2 DWI — Hwy 13 03/29/19, 0124 HOURS While on routine patrol Officer came across a vehicle stopped in the turn lane at the intersection of HWY 13 and Victoria Curve. The driver of the vehicle was unconscious; Officer attempted to wake the driver. The driver woke up and drove the vehicle into a sign. Driver attempted to complete SFST; the driver was arrested for DWI. Driver processed at the Mendota Heights PD and transported to the Dakota County Jail. DRUGS — 1XXX Northland Drive 03/26/19, 0820 HOURS A vehicle was stopped for not having a license plate near the 1XXX block of Northland Drive. Officers observed the smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A search was conducted and marijuana and paraphernalia was found inside the vehicle. A citation was issued to the driver. THEFT — 2XXX Stockbridge Road 03/29/19, 1027 HOURS Resident came to the lobby to report theft of packages. Order was shipped and delivered sometime in January according to retailer. Resident has not received the packages. Retailer is requesting a police report before reimbursing customer. TRESPASS — 1XXX Northland Drive 03/29/19, 1417 HOURS Officers were called to a hotel near the 1XXX block of Northland Drive for a subject who was yelling and swearing at staff. It was found that he was denied a room because he didn't have an ID. After clearing the situation, Officers were called back in reference to the couple two more times before they were verbally trespassed from the establishment and driven to a different hotel. POSESSION OF MARIJUANA — 494 Westbound 03/29/19, 2325 HOURS Officer stopped vehicle WB on 494 from Delaware for speed. Vehicle smelled of potent unburnt marijuana. Driver admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle. Driver was cited for possessing a small amount of marijuana. DOG BITE — 1XXX Acacia Drive 03/30/19, 1700 HOURS Officers were dispatched to conduct a follow-up report that took place on the 1XXX block of Acacia Blvd. regarding a dog bite. 3 DWI — HWY 55 03/31/19, 0057 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle driving erratically and trunk open near Highway 55 and Highway 13. Officer initi- ated a traffic stop for the moving violations and while speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Officer conducted a roadside field sobriety test and the driver blew over the legal limit. The driver was arrested and booked into the Dakota County Jail for Gross Misdemeanor DWI. DRUGS — 1XXX Dodd Road 03/31/19, 1028 HOURS Officers were called to check on a woman who was behaving strangely near the 1900 block of Dodd Road. On scene, the woman claimed to be fine and embarrassed. Officers followed the vehicle to ensure the woman drove safe. She nearly caused an accident and was stopped. She was found to be under the influence of a narcotic. She was arrested and a search warrant for her blood was conducted. She was booked into the Dakota County Jail for the possession of narcotics. VANDALISM — 2XXX Copperfield Drive 03/31/2019, 1900 HOURS Officers responded to the 2XXXblock of Copperfield Dr. on reports of a vandalism. A vehicle was found with profanity written on it with soap. After investigating, it was determined to be an April Fools prank by one of the child's friends. POSESSION OF MARIJUANA — HWY 13 03/31/19, 1927 HOURS Officer observed vehicle parked on bike trail in 1XXX block of Hwy 13. Officer made contact with driver who immediately apologized for parking there, explaining they were just stopping to smoke a blunt quick. Multiple baggies of marijuana recovered from vehicle. Two individuals cited and released. DWI — 494 Westbound 03/31/19, 2351 HOURS Officer stopped to check on a vehicle pulled over on the side of exit ramp on I -494 to Pilot Knob Road. While speaking with the driver, Officer could smell the strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Officer conducted a road side field sobriety test and the driver blew over the legal limit. Driver was arrested and booked and released from the Dakota County Jail for 4th Degree Misdemeanor DWI. THEFT — 6XX Arcadia Drive 04/01/19, 1756 HOURS Officer responded to the 600 block of Arcadia for a theft from mail box. Resident reported a check was stolen from her mail box and the suspect attempted to cash the check at a bank. Information was gathered and will be forwarded to investigations. 4 SUSPICIOUS PERSON— Hwy 13 North 04/02/19, 0530 HOURS Dispatched to a suspicious activity call at the intersection of Victoria Curve and HWY13. The reporting party advised that there was an unknown male that was going through her boyfriend's vehicle. The reporting party said that the male took of on foot and she followed him to the intersection. Officers responded and searched the area for the male but were unable to locate. Officers gathered information and a report was written. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — E Street 04/02/19, 0500 HOURS Victim's vehicle was gone through and items taken while parked in the 100 block of E Street in Mendota. Other vehicles in the area had been gone through and items taken as well. Possible suspect in custody. Investigation on-going. PD ACCIDENT — 7XX Market Street 04/02/19, 1143 HOURS Responded to 700 block of Market Street on a report of a two car accident. The white Nissan Rogue was parked in the lot. The driver of the blue Toyota entered the lot, pulled into a parking spot and struck the Nissan. Citation given to the adult driver of the Toyota for Instructional Permit Violation. Drivers swapped information and were provided with this case number. PD ACCIDENT — Hwy 13 04/02/19, 1000 HOURS An Officer was checking the welfare of a reported homeless camp near the intersection of Highway 13 and 2nd Avenue. The Officer was turning around due to flooding and struck a park bench. Minimal damage was caused to a patrol car. FOUND PROPERTY — 5XX Emerson Ave 04/02/19, 1345 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Emerson Ave to take a report of recovered ammunition shells. The shells were disposed of.. WARRANT SERVICE — 1XXX Northland Drive 04/02/19, 2355 HOURS Burnsville Officer advised that there was a male with a felony warrant on the 1XXX block of Northland Dr. Officers checked the area and the room the male was staying in; Officers were unable to locate the male. Report written. 5 TAMPER WITH MOTOR VEHICLE— 9XX Delaware Ave 04/03/19, 1151 HOURS Officers took a report on the 900 block of Delaware Avenue referencing a man's vehicle that had been gone through overnight. The vehicle had been left unlocked so there was no damage. Nothing was missing and there is no suspect information. The case is inactive. THEFT — 7XX Mendota Heights Road 04/03/19, 2013 HOURS Officer took a report of a cell phone that was stolen on the 700 block of Mendota Heights Road. The cell phone was tracked through an app to the 1300 block of Robert Street. The cell phone was entered into NCIC as stolen. DAR/UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE — 35E Southbound 04/04/19, 0013 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a speed violation on I-35E and Wagon Wheel Trail. Upon investigation, the Officer discovered the driver was revoked and did not have insurance on the vehicle. Officer impounded the vehicle and issued the driver a citation for Driving After Revocation, Speed, and Uninsured Vehicle. Driver was given a ride to a local gas station where he called for a ride. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 8XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 04/04/19, 1332 HOURS A suspect was seen running away from an abandoned property near the 800 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Officers located three suspects fleeing on some nearby railroad tracks. Officers caught the suspects and placed them in custody. Statements were taken from all three and one was charged with damage to property. The suspects were released. Have a Safe Week! 6 3/29 - 4/04 2019 YTD Calls for Service 217 3,153 Police Reports 29 298 Citations 36 427 Warnings 70 763 Response Time Average 7.02 6.72 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 -Motorcyclists are three times more likely to be injured and five times more likely to be killed in a crash. -Please share the road and keep your eyes peeled for motorcyclists, especially when visibility is compromised by weather! -Check your mirrors and blind spots for motorcyclists before changing lanes and at intersections since motorcycles are small and harder to see. -Look twice for motorcyclists before pulling out at an intersection or changing lanes. -Wait to be sure a motorcycle is turning before pulling out into an intersection. ALWAYS CHECK BLIND SPOTS AND MIRRORS!