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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
APRIL 26 2019
CHIEF
Kelly McCarthy
CAPTAIN
Wayne Wegener
SERGEANTS
Eric Petersen
Tanner Spicer
Peyton Fleming
POLICE OFFICERS
John Larrive
Todd Rosse
Chad Willson
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
Laws & Safety Tips For
Drivers, Bicyclists &
Pedestrians.
Bicyclists Must:
Travel in the same direction as traffic.
Obey all traffic control signs and signals, just as motorists.
Signal their turns and should ride in a predictable manner.
Use a headlight and rear reflectors when it's dark. To increase visibility, add a rear
flashing light.
Motorists Must:
Drive at safe speeds and be attentive — look for bicyclists, check blind spots.
Check mirrors and surroundings of roadway before opening doors and turning into
intersections.
Maintain a three-foot clearance when passing a bicyclist. This includes areas where
there is no shoulder.
Stop for pedestrians and bicyclists at marked crosswalks and at all intersections
without crosswalks or stop lights.
Make eye contact with the person crossing intersections and roadways to ensure
you both are aware of each other.
Pedestrian Law Highlights
Vehicles stopped for pedestrians can proceed once the pedestrian has completely
crossed the lane in front of the stopped vehicle.
Pedestrians must not enter a crosswalk if a vehicle is approaching and it’s
impossible for the driver to stop.
When a vehicle is stopped at an intersection to allow pedestrians to cross the
roadway, drivers of other vehicles approaching from
the rear must not pass the stopped vehicle.
LEARN MORE AT DPS.MN.GOV
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TS/DWI — HWY 62/DODD RD 04/19/19, 0217 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation on Highway 62 and Dodd Road. Upon speaking with
the driver, the officer smelled the odor of consumed alcoholic beverage and conducted a field sobriety test.
The driver submitted to a roadside PBT and blew over the legal limit. The driver was arrested and
transported to the police department and after further testing, recorded a BAC under the legal limit. The
driver was released from custody.
JUV DRUGS — 9XX MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 04/19/19 2336 HOURS
While on routine patrol officer witnessed a running vehicle parked on the 900 block of Mendota Heights
Rd. The driver of the vehicle was sleeping; driver indicated that he had consumed drugs. Driver contacted a
parent and received a ride home. Report written.
UNDER 21 DWI — 35E/HWY 62 04/20/19, 0154 HOURS
Officer was NB on 35E from Hwy 62. Officer observed vehicle weave over lane line. Vehicle was stopped.
Driver admitted to drinking, but driver was under 21. Driver was put through field sobriety tests. Driver
blew under .08 but alcohol was present. Driver was cited for permit violation and under 21 drinking and
driving. Cleared with citation.
FOUND DOG — 1XXX VICKI LN 04/21/19, 1655 HOURS
Responded to the 1700 block of Vicki Lane for a report of a found dog. No identification tags or microchip
were located. The owner was not able to be located and the dog was ultimately taken to the South St. Paul
Animal Hospital.
PROPERTY DAMAGE — HWY 62/DODD RD 04/21/19, 1655 HOURS
Motorist reported their windshield struck by a golf ball while traveling eastbound on Hwy 62 between I35E
and Dodd Rd. Damage occurred on Saturday April 20th at about 1755hrs.
DRUGS/PROSTITUTION — WENTWORTH AVE/DODD RD 04/23/19, 0901 HOURS
Officers performed a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Wentworth and Dodd road. Officers
performed a vehicle search and located narcotics and paraphernalia. A male and female party were
arrested. During an interview it was found that prostitution had been taking place. Both parties were
charged with possession of narcotics and the male was charged with solicitation of prostitution.
FOUND PROPERTY — 7XX NAVAJO LN 04/24/19, 0900 HOURS
Citizen turned in an old pellet gun from their basement to be destroyed. Item was destroyed.
PROPERTY DAMAGE — 5XX HIAWATHA AVE 04/24/19, 1335 HOURS
Dispatched to a traffic accident/ damage to property call at the 500 block of Hiawatha Ave. The reporting
party stated that a neighbor had advised him that a FedEx vehicle had struck his basketball hoop two weeks
prior. Officer gathered information and report written.
ACCIDENT — 9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 04/25/19, 0756 HOURS
Dispatched to a PD accident/no Injuries at the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. Officer met with parties
involved and gathered information. Report written.
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As you head
outdoors to enjoy
the spring weather,
remember to be
cautious!
SEE & BE SEEN!
Make eye contact with
pedestrians, drivers,
bicyclists to ensure they
have seen you before
entering intersections.
Wear Bright, visible
clothing, especially at
night
WALK ON THE CORRECT SIDE OF THE ROAD!
It’s the LAW!
WITH WHEELS:
with Traffic/Right Side
of Roadway
WITHOUT WHEELS:
Against Traffic/Left side
of roadway
04/19 - 04/25 2019 YTD
Calls for Service 199 3,813
Police Reports 12 343
Citations 29 526
Warnings 46 886
Response Time Average 5.77 6.64
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