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On May 5th, officers responded to the 100 block of 24th Street W. on a report of two males looking into windows of houses and businesses. Residents further reported seeing one male run toward 23rd Street W. As officers arrived, other callers indicated the suspect ran into a nearby building.

Officers found Mitchell Jeffery Winter, age 28 of Hastings, and he was arrested for warrants. A search of his person revealed car keys for a vehicle reported stolen last week.

While looking for the 2nd suspect, Officers received information on his identity and possible location.

Officers monitoring the area then saw him attempting to flee on foot and gave chase.

The suspect, John William Moeller, age 29 of Hastings, was arrested on a number of warrants from Dakota Co., Washington Co., Department of Corrections, and Wisconsin. During the investigation a large amount of methamphetamine was discovered as well.

Both Winter and Moeller were booked into Dakota County Jail.

Moeller is facing 11 charges between Hastings Police Department, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office and violations in Wisconsin: Drugs – 2nd Degree – Sale 3 Grams or More – Cocaine/Heroin/Meth w/in 90-Day Period-fe Drugs – 3rd Degree – Possess 3 Grams or More Cocaine/Heroin/Methamphetamine-F Fleeing a Peace Officer By a Means Other Than a Motor Vehicle – MS Dangerous Weapons-Metal Knuckles/Switch Blade – MS Drugs – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use or Possession Prohibited – PM HPD – Fleeing a Peace Officer By a Means Other Than a Motor Vehicle – MS DCSO – Fleeing a Peace Officer By a Means Other Than a Motor Vehicle – MS Damage to Property-4th Deg-Intentional Damage-Other Circumstances – MS Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent – FE PAROLE VIOLATION Wisconsin HOLD – PICKUP Winter is facing six charges from Hastings and Rosemount Police Departments, Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office: VEH-THEFT-OPERATE W/O OWNER CONSENT $2500 OR MORE HPD – Probation Violation – FE RPD – Probation Violation – FE Traffic-DUI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance – GM Traffic-Drivers License-Driving After Revocation – MS Traffic Regulation – Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle 169.791.2(a) The Hastings Police Department wishes to thank the residents that called to report these suspicious acts. Working together and sharing real-time information was key in bringing this incident to a safe resolution and may have prevented further criminal activity. Remember, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING by calling 911 and/or utilizing our Tip411 system.

John Moeller

Mitchell Winter