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 09/15/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/16/2020, MPD received 363 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 (76), East (72), Midtown (55), North (57), South (51), West (46), and Other (6). "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.
09/15
Priority calls only from 5:53 p.m. to 11:46 p.m. due to calls for service.
SOUTH: Weapons Offense – 10:00 a.m. A witness observed a subject in a vehicle shoot 10 rounds. The vehicle was seen fleeing westbound on Moorland Rd. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Residential Burglary – 1:32 p.m. Officers responded to a residence after the resident observed an unknown subject/suspect (38-year-old male) in her home. A witness observed the suspect canvassing the building earlier, hanging off the second floor and removing plywood from several windows. The suspect was located/contacted. Probable cause was developed The suspect was arrested/charged with attempted burglary, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and a parole hold.
MIDTOWN: Battery – 2:01 p.m. A victim reported being approached by two male suspects at a convenience store on Verona Road. The suspects threatened the victim and demanded money owed to them. The victim attempted to flee on foot but the suspects chased him. A suspect punched the victim multiple times. The suspects fled. K9 track conducted. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 3:35 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a subject/suspect (33-year-old male) refusing to leave after being asked to by the resident. The suspect was contacted and he lied about his identity to officers. The suspect was identified and found to have an extraditable warrant from another state. The suspect was arrested on the warrant and for obstructing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 5:42 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 19-year-old male suspect). The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 6:04 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Officers disengaged but were called back when the subject became uncooperative. Journey Mental Health consulted. Final outcome pending. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Child Abuse – 6:05 p.m. Officers responded to a report of child abuse. No injuries were observed on the child. Child Protective Services notified. The child was determined to be safe with her mother. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Crash/Fatality – 8:15 p.m. Officers responded to the 100 block of S. Whitney Way for a single motorcycle crash. Witnesses observed the motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed. The motorcyclist lost control and crashed. The driver was conveyed to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident – 10:48 p.m. Officers responded to a subject experiencing a drug overdose (heroin). Naloxone was administered and CCR performed. Lifesaving measures not successful and the subject (36-year-old female) was pronounced deceased. Medical Examiner's office notified.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 11:18 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 33-year-old male suspect). The suspect pulled the victim out of a vehicle and bit her. The victim's injuries required stitches. The suspect fled and was not located. Investigation continuing.
09/16
EAST: Check Area – 12:37 a.m. Officers responded to Hwy 30/Fair Oaks after it was believed that a shot was fired from a moving vehicle. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located. Attempt made to identify suspect vehicle. Investigation continuing.
CITY-WIDE: Assist EMS – 2:21 a.m. Officers responded to a residence, along with EMS, to a subject having difficulty breathing. Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. The subject (74-year-old female) was pronounced deceased. Nothing suspicious identified.
SOUTH: Missing Adult – 3:54 a.m. Officers received a report of a missing adult. Attempt to locate aired. Nothing suspicious identified at this time. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Crash with Property Damage – 6:37 a.m. Officers responded to Aberg Ave for a single vehicle crash. The vehicle struck a building and caused significant damage. The driver of the vehicle was not on scene. Investigation continuing.