The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to is derived from notes provided by MPD Officers-In-Charge (OIC) at the end of their shifts. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered by an OIC from those in the field who were actively working cases. The OIC is sharing what they were being told, in the moment. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as officers, detectives and investigators continue their work.
From 6:00 a.m. on 12/16/2019 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/17/2019, MPD 416 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials. A breakdown of the calls for service per district is as follows: Central (70), East (94), Midtown (65), North (52), South (37), West (66), and Other (32). "Other" is used for calls that either do not have a sector or the sector is not in the City. This would be used in the case of one of our officers assisting another law enforcement agency.
**Priority calls only from 7:18 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:55 a.m. Officers responded to an East district residence after the caller advised that her ex-boyfriend was knocking on her door and that there is a temporary restraining order to be served upon him. The male subject was not on scene when officers arrived. Attempts were made to make contact with the subject to serve him with the restraining order, but the subject did not answer. No new charges from today's incident were established.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 10:22 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a fight in the 6900 block of Odana Rd. The subjects involved were not on scene when officers arrived but were located/talked to. No charges were substantiated.
MIDTOWN: Missing Adult – 12:27 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a missing adult (with cognitive delays). The subject was located safe and returned home.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:36 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a suicidal subject. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject's case manager was consulted. An emergency detention was not found to be appropriate. The subject's case manager took over to develop a plan for the subject. No further action deemed necessary by officers.
MIDTOWN: Assist EMS/Fire – 6:07 p.m. Officers responded, along with EMS/Fire, to a Midtown district residence for two unconscious subjects (55-year-old male and 54-year-old female). The subjects were conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation/treatment.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 8:57 p.m. Officers responded to a Central district residence for an unconscious subject (20-year-old male). Lifesaving efforts were attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 10:33 p.m. Officers received a report of a missing/runaway juvenile (15-year-old male). No safety concerns identified. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Intoxicated Driver – 11:39 p.m. Officers responded to a crash on the ramp to Hwy 12. The driver/suspect (23-year-old male) was reportedly driving recklessly on the ramp when he crashed into another vehicle. The suspect and the other driver were transported to a local hospital for an evaluation/treatment. The suspect was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
CENTRAL: Information/Battery – 11:50 p.m. Officers met with a female subject who reported sustaining facial injuries (including a lost tooth) after being struck with a handgun in the 2000 block of Winnebago St. The female received stitches. Incident does not appear to be a random crime. Investigation continuing. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
NORTH: Stolen Vehicle – 2:06 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on Comanche Way. The vehicle was unlocked in the driveway. The suspect used the garage door in the vehicle to open the garage, entered the residence to get the vehicle keys and stole the car. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
NORTH: Residential Burglary – 2:06 a.m. Officers responded to Comanche Way for a report of a residential burglary. A suspect was observed in the home, running out of the home, to a vehicle and leaving the area. Investigation continuing. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver – 2:55 a.m. Officers responded to W. Mifflin St for a driver/suspect (35-year-old male) striking a parked vehicle. The suspect was determined to be intoxicated. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and felon in possession of a firearm.