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 08/09/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/10/2021, MPD received 394 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 (60),East (73), Midtown (59), North (61), South (41), West (64), and Other (36). "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.
08/09
Priority calls only from 3:30 p.m. to 5:06 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 7:15 p.m. to 8:52 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Residential Burglary – 6:59 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a residential garage. The garage door was found to have been left open. The suspect(s) entered the home through an unlocked door and stole vehicle keys and a wallet as well. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Death Investigation – 10:07 a.m. Officers responded to a residence regarding a deceased subject (44-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
SOUTH: Theft from Vehicle – 10:10 a.m. A gun was reported stolen from a vehicle (sometime last week). Investigation continuing.
WEST: Residential Burglary – 12:01 p.m. Officers responded to a residence after a victim reported a vehicle and personal items missing/stolen. A patio door to the residence was found to have been unlocked/opened. Attempt to locate aired for the vehicle. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Check Property – 3:07 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject in a vehicle playing with a handgun and wearing a ski-mask. The vehicle was observed by officers and a traffic stop was conducted. Two facsimile handguns were located/recovered. A 15-year-old male was cited for person under 18 armed with a pellet gun.
SOUTH: Crash – 3:25 p.m. Officers responded to a multi-vehicle rollover crash on the EB Beltline prior to Todd Drive/Beltline Frontage Rd. A driver/suspect (75-year-old male) failed to stop for a vehicle merging which caused the victim vehicle to flip/rollover. Minor injuries sustained. The suspect was cited for failure to yield from stop sign and no insurance. Significant traffic delays due to this crash and lanes closed.
MIDTOWN: Intoxicated Driver – 3:44 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an unconscious subject/suspect (42-year-old male) in a running vehicle. The suspect was determined to be impaired. The suspect was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping and a probation/parole hold.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:46 p.m. A subject was conveyed from jail to a local hospital for an emergency detention evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject was subsequently conveyed to a local facility and left in the care of medical staff.
SOUTH: Weapons Offense – 6:21 p.m. Officers met with a victim who reported that another driver/suspect pulled a gun on her and shot a round toward her. No injuries sustained. The suspect/vehicle was not on scene when officers arrived. The victim reported the suspect/vehicle almost struck her vehicle from behind at a high rate of speed, honked excessively at her and then pulled up next to her vehicle where he threatened her, a gun was displayed and a shot was heard. Investigation continuing. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
WEST: Weapons Offense – 6:42 p.m. Officers met with a victim who reported that a suspect (24-year-old male) pointed a handgun at him and threatened him. The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation/medical clearance. The suspect was subsequently arrested and conveyed to jail for disorderly conduct while armed. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 7:46 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct, domestic 2nd degree reckless endangering safety, resisting and attempt to discharge bodily fluids at public safety workers.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 8:14 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an armed subject who was possibly suicidal. The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Final outcome pending.
EAST: Death Investigation – 9:03 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (54-year-old female). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. The decedent had an extensive medical history. Nothing suspicious identified.
08/10
SOUTH: Sexual Assault – 2:19 a.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being sexually assaulted. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Assist EMS/Fire – 2:33 a.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a vehicle on fire. Investigation continuing.