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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
JANUARY 24, 2020
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
Alex Randall
Jared Powell
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
Excessive Alcohol Use Can Lead To:
Suicide & Death
Traffic Deaths & Severe Injuries
Violence, Sexual Assaults & Date Rape
Alcohol Dependence
School Delinquency, Failure & Dropout
Binge Drinking
About 1/3 of high school seniors and 1 in 8 freshman
report binge drinking.
Binge drinking can result in rapid intoxication, leading to
alcohol poisoning and even death due to slowed or
stopped breathing, choking on vomit, etc.
1 out of 5 male high school seniors and 1 out of 7 female
high school seniors is a frequent drinker.
Among college freshman, girls consume alcohol and
binge drink at a rate equal to boys.
MN Social Host Ordinance
MN communities have social host ordinances
that make it a criminal misdemeanor to host an
event or gathering where persons under 21 years
of age possess or consume alcohol regardless of
whether the person hosting the event or
gathering supplied the alcohol.
Mendota Heights Social Host Ordinance: 4-6-1
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UNDERAGE DRINKING CONSEQUENCES, FACTS AND LAWS
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UNDER 21-NOT A DROP — MARIE AVE/DODD RD 01/17/20, 0114 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop on the 600 block of Marie Avenue. While speaking with the driver, the
officer could smell the odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from the driver's breath and his eyes
were watery. Driver admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the evening. Driver performed a field sobriety
test and recorded a BAC that was under 0.08. Driver was under the age of 21 and was cited for Not A Drop
violation.
DISTURBANCE — 18XX LEXINGTON AVE 01/17/20, 2319 HOURS
Officers responded to a report of a domestic assault on the 1800 block of Lexington Ave. After speaking
with both parties, it was determined a crime did not occur. The parties agreed to be separated for the
night.
UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE — NORTHLAND DR/HWY 55 01/18/20, 2313 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop for a speed violation at Northland Drive and Hwy 55. Upon speaking with
the driver, the officer discovered the vehicle was not registered and did not have vehicle insurance, the
driver's license was revoked, and the officer previously impounded the vehicle for the same reasons. The
driver was cited for the offenses and the vehicle was once again impounded.
DWI — HWY 62/HWY 13 01/19/20, 0129 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 62 and Highway 13 and while speaking with the driver, the
officer observed signs of impairment. Officer conducted a field sobriety test and it was determined the
driver was over the legal limit. The driver was booked and released from the Dakota County Jail for
Misdemeanor 4th Degree DWI and the vehicle was impounded.
THEFT — 13XX NORTHLAND DR 01/20/20, 1529 HOURS
Officer dispatched to a theft call on the 1300 block of Northland Drive. The reporting party stated that his
wallet was stolen and that he left it in the hallway. The reporting party stated that his credit card had been
used. Officer located stores that the card had been used at and will get security footage.
WARRANT ARREST — DELAWARE AVE/HWY 62 01/21/20, 0852 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to a motorist assist on Hwy 62 and Delaware Ave for a vehicle that was stalled in
the turn lane. Officer made contact with an adult female driver. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for
a warrant and transported to Dakota County Jail.
THEFT — 7XX MAIN ST 01/21/20, 1811 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to a theft report on the 700 block of Main Street. The reporting party stated that
on a previous date a male entered the store and stole ice cream from the freezer. The reporting party had
photos and security footage of the incident.
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TAX EVASION — HWY 62/SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 01/22/19, 1005 HOURS
A traffic stop was conducted near the intersection of Hwy 13 and Hwy 62 on a vehicle displaying expired
tabs. It was found that the driver knowingly allowed her tabs to expire for seven months. Case sent for
charging.
VULNERABLE ADULT — 13XX 2ND ST 01/22/19, 1253 HOURS
Officer received a MAARC report at the 1300 block of 2nd Street in Mendota. Officer made contact with
the alleged victim and the alleged suspect. The MAARC report allegations were unfounded.
THEFT — 18XX DELAWARE AVE 01/22/19, 1732 HOURS
Officers responded to a phone call report of a theft from the 1800 block of Delaware Ave. An iPhone was
stolen from a victim and camera footage of the incident is possibly available. Case forwarded to SRO for
follow up.
THEFT — 23XX APACHE CT 01/23/19, 0938 HOURS
Officers were called to the 2300 block of Apache Ct for a reported trailer theft. Officers were told that a
trailer with a snow blower was taken from the front of the residence without being noticed. The serial
numbers are being tracked down by the victim and will be added to NCIC if located with a supplemental
report.
FRAUD — 2XXX VALENCOUR CI 01/23/19, 1125 HOURS
Officers dispatched to a fraud report at the 2000 block of Valencour Circle. The reporting party stated that
his credit card was used at the Eagan Outlet Mall at multiple stores. Case pending.
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01/17—01/23 2020 YTD
Calls for Service 171 724
Police Reports 17 80
Citations 28 97
Warnings 33 155
Response Time Average 7.59 7.42
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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.
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
VEHICLE SLIDING?
That means you are
going too fast for road
conditions.
DO NOT HIT YOUR
BRAKES
Braking triggers slides
and makes existing slides
worse.
TURN INTO THE SLIDE
Turn wheels in the
direction the back of the
vehicle is sliding.
DON’T PANIC OR
OVERCORRECT
Overcorrecting may send
the car into an
unrecoverable spin.