The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to (Friday morning to Monday morning) 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 10/09/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/12/2020, MPD received 999 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 (193), East (232), Midtown (146), North (184), South (83), West (123), and Other (38). "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.
10/09
Priority calls only from 3:35 p.m. to 5:51 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Death Investigation – 10:05 a.m. Officers located the subject (67-year-old female) deceased in her residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 11:28 a.m. A mother reported her adult daughter missing. An ATL was aired and the subject was listed as missing.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 11:49 a.m. The victim reported his vehicle was stolen sometime overnight. The keys were in the vehicle. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
WEST: ATL Person – 2:39 p.m. Officers located a wanted suspect (30-year-old male) and placed him into custody.
SOUTH: Weapons Offense – 3:24 p.m. A subject (26-year-old male) arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand. The subject told officers that he was cleaning his firearm when it accidentally discharged. Incident report completed on MPD website.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 7:06 p.m. Officers observed a stolen vehicle at the intersection of W Gorham St and Broom St. The driver/suspect (25-year-old male) was arrested and charged with OMVWOC.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 7:27 p.m. Officers responded to Walmart at 7202 Watts Rd for a suspect (28-year-old male) who was exhibiting signs of medical distress. It was determined there was a warrant for the suspect's arrest, hence he was arrested and conveyed to jail after being medically cleared.
EAST: Hit and Run Crash – 10:20 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect vehicle left the roadway and struck the front porch. The suspect (31-year-old female) was arrested and charged with OMVWI and multiple traffic violations.
EAST: Check Person – 11:46 p.m. A subject (25-year-old male) approached officers investigating a scene and said he wanted to go to the hospital. The subject was conveyed to the hospital.
10/10
Priority calls only from 4:42 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:24 a.m. Officers responded to the Cheba Hut restaurant at 453 W Gilman St where two suspects (19- and 21-year-old males) were arguing with security and refusing to leave. The 21-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting causing injury, and threats to law enforcement.
WEST: Attempted Suicide – 3:01 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where an intoxicated subject (39-year-old male) cut his own neck. The subject was taken to the hospital.
EAST: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 6:15 a.m. Callers on both sides of Hiestand Park reported hearing gunshots coming from the area of the park. Officers checked the area and did not find evidence of shots fired or signs of injured persons.
EAST: Residential Burglary – 7:13 a.m. A neighbor alerted police to a possible break-in at a residence where the homeowners were out of town. Officers responded and discovered property damage and evidence of the residence being rummaged through. A family member was notified. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 10:38 a.m. A victim reported the suspect (42-year-old female), who is his girlfriend, pushed, kicked and punched him during an argument. The suspect also stole the victim's car keys after the victim parked the vehicle at the suspect's residence. The next morning the vehicle was missing. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for battery, disorderly conduct and theft of auto.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:01 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 18-year-old male suspect). The suspect was arrested and conveyed to a local hospital for a medical clearance. The suspect was ultimately admitted to the hospital for mental health concerns. The suspect, once released from the hospital, will be transported to jail. **The suspect was later released from the hospital and conveyed to jail on his criminal charges.
EAST: Disturbance – 3:06 p.m. Officers responded to Rethke Ave for ongoing conflict between neighbors. A large group had gathered. Subjects were not forthcoming with officers. Officers remained in the area to monitor. No charges substantiated at this time.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 3:38 p.m. A wanted suspect (31-year-old male) was arrested on outstanding warrants (DOC warrant, domestic disorderly conduct and battery).
EAST: Sexual Assault – 7:07 p.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being sexually assaulted. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 11:57 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects. A suspect (43-year-old male) became combative with officers during their initial investigation. The suspect was arrested/charged with resisting.
10/11
MIDTOWN: Crash – 12:45 a.m. Officers responded to a crash on W. Whitney Way. The driver reported that she was cut off by another vehicle/driver which resulted in her driving over a median, striking multiple traffic signs/fixed objects and totaling her vehicle. The driver/passengers were uncooperative with officers. No charges substantiated at this time. No injuries reported.
EAST: Battery – 1:40 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (male victim and 34-year-old female suspect). The suspect struck the victim in the face. The suspect was cited for municipal ordinance battery.
EAST: Check Property – 4:34 a.m. Officers responded to a report of shots fired from the area of Honeysuckle Park. Areas canvassed. No evidence of shots fired located.
WEST: Check Property – 5:12 a.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired from the area of Meadowood Park. A residence was determined to have been struck by gunfire. No reported injuries. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 7:19 a.m. Officers responded to an unresponsive subject with a do-not-resuscitate order in place. The subject (84-year-old female) was pronounced deceased. Nothing suspicious observed. Medical Examiner's office responded.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 9:02 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (100-year-old female). Nothing suspicious observed. Medical Examiner's office responded.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 10:55 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 29-year-old female suspect. The suspect was found to have active warrants. The suspect spit at officers during their contact. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct, discharge of bodily fluids on a public safety worker and outstanding warrants.
WEST: Check Area – 12:50 p.m. A caller reported that they were shot at by another vehicle/subject. No injuries reported. Suspect vehicle not located. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:02 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 16-year-old male suspect. The suspect physically assaulted his mother. The suspect was arrested/charged with battery and disorderly conduct (2 counts).
CENTRAL: Check Person – 2:44 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject/suspect (37-year-old female). The suspect was cited for depositing human waste. The suspect was released from the scene.
WEST: Crash – 3:45 p.m. Officers responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle crash on S. Gammon Rd. The motorcycle driver was thrown. Both drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle driver was cited for an operating infraction.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 6:26 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (65-year-old male). Nothing suspicious observed. Medical Examiner's office responded.
MIDTOWN: Armed Robbery – 7:35 p.m. Officers met with a male victim who reported being pistol whipped by two male suspects who demanded money from him. The victim reported that his wallet, money, phone and backpack were stolen. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Assist EMS/Fire – 7:43 p.m. Officers responded, along with EMS/Fire, to a subject (19-year-old male) with agonal breathing. MFD administered Naloxone and the subject displayed limited signs of improvement. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital where he was admitted. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 10:10 p.m. Officers responded to a pulseless non-breathing subject. Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. The decedent (59-year-old male) was pronounced deceased. Nothing suspicious observed Medical Examiner's office responded.
10/12
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 2:57 a.m. Officers responded to detox for a pulseless non-breathing subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:26 a.m. A victim reported being chased and threatened by the suspect (27-year-old male). The suspect was arrested/charged with violation of a court order and additional domestic-related charges.