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 01/06/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 01/07/2020, MPD 409 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 (46), East (83), Midtown (74), North (65), South (47), West (68), and Other (26). "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.
01/06
**Priority calls only from 11:09 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Non-Residential Burglary – 7:06 a.m. Officers responded to a business in the 800 block of S. Gammon Rd for a report of a burglary that occurred overnight. Cash was taken from the business and damage was done to the lock box. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Check Person – 10:33 a.m. Officers responded to an unresponsive subject in a vehicle on Straubel Street. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital (had not regained consciousness). Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Weapons Offense – 10:50 a.m. Officers responded to Warner Park Beach for a report of shots fired. Numerous casings were located in the parking lot. No damage located. No injuries reported. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Road Rage – 1:36 p.m. Officers responded to Memorial High School after a traffic incident/road rage incident was called in. The incident involved a gun being displayed. A driver/suspect followed a vehicle to the High School where a verbal argument took place with the juveniles that were in the other vehicle. The driver/suspect believed the other vehicle was driving erratically and confronted them. The driver/suspect displayed a handgun and fled the area. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
WEST: Traffic Incident – 2:05 p.m. Officers responded to a West district residence after a vehicle rolled out of a driveway and struck a street sign. The registered owner was observed with injuries but was no longer outside. Officers arrived and ended up forcing entry to the home to check the welfare of the homeowner. The female subject was found with injuries and incoherent. It is believed that the subject was unloading groceries and forgot to put her vehicle in park, when the vehicle rolled away and the subject fell from the vehicle. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation/treatment. Journey Mental Health also plugged in. An emergency detention was sought due to previous concerns. The subject is awaiting transport.
EAST: Weapons Offense – 5:33 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital where a subject arrived with a gunshot wound to his toe. The subject indicated he heard 4-5 shots as he was standing around at an apartment complex and then felt pain. No reports of shots fired called in from the apartment complex/area. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Check Person – 6:49 p.m. Officers responded to a North district residence to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted, conveyed to a local hospital and voluntarily admitted.
WEST: Check Person – 6:59 p.m. Officers responded to a West district residence after the caller reported taking too much cocaine and cutting himself with a knife. The caller/subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. The subject was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. Probation/parole hold placed on the subject.
NORTH: Check Area – 7:15 p.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired on East Bluff. Area canvassed. No evidence of shots fired located.
WEST: Theft – 9:43 p.m. Officers responded to Walgreen's on Raymond Road for a report of a theft. A male suspect entered the store and stole cash from the register. The suspect fled on foot.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 10:12 p.m. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance between two subjects (male victim and 43-year-old female suspect) involving a knife. Both subjects were found to be intoxicated. The victim sustained visible injuries. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
01/07
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 2:45 a.m. An officer observed an altercation at a convenience store on E. Washington Avenue. The suspect (36-year-old female) attempted to conceal food items and was confronted by a store employee. The suspect then caused a disturbance. The suspect lied about her identity to officers. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, obstructing, bail jumping and outstanding warrants.