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 08/11/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/12/2021, MPD received 471 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 (80), East (88), Midtown (67), North (77), South (36), West (80), and Other (43). "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 11:00am to 12:30pm due to calls for service.
08/11
EAST: Check Person – 10:17 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject walking on the shoulder of the Interstate. Officers made contact and determined the subject was under a Chapter 51 out of another county. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital where she was admitted for numerous medical conditions. The other county is responding to take custody of the subject.
WEST: Death Investigation – 10:21 a.m. Officers responded to a pulseless non-breathing subject (62-year-old male). Lifesaving measures were attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. The decedent had numerous health/medical concerns. Nothing suspicious observed.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:16 am. During an argument, the suspect (23-year-old male) threatened the victim and pulled the phone out of the wall which the victim was using to call police. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct and intimidation of victim. Suspect is at large.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 1:05 pm. A family member discovered the subject (38-year-old female) deceased in her residence. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiner responded.
EAST: Damage to Property – 2:22 pm. Several subjects reported that while driving on S Stoughton Rd, their vehicles were struck by projectiles, causing cracked windows and damage to a vehicle door. Officers checked the area but did not locate any suspects or evidence.
WEST: Child Neglect – 5:43 pm. Officers assisted CPS with an investigation into a report of child neglect.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 6:17 pm. During a physical altercation, the suspect (25-year-old male) shoved the victim and took her phone when she told him she was calling the police. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery, disorderly conduct, and intimidation of victim.
SOUTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 6:47 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a subject (26-year-old female) was being uncooperative with caregivers. The subject then made homicidal and suicidal statements and threatened to burn down the residence. The subject was placed into protective custody and transported to a hospital.
CENTRAL: Found Property/Drug Investigation – 7:14 pm. While cleaning a recently vacated apartment, a landlord discovered a large amount of marijuana. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 9:27 pm. Officers responded to the 2500 block of Greenway View for a report of shots fired. Officers located 6 bullet holes in a residence and 6 shell casings. No injuries were reported. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:43 pm. During an argument, the suspect (54-year-old female) slapped the victim and struck him in the head. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery.
EAST: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 11:38 pm. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Ellen Ave for reports of the sound of gunshots and squealing tires. Officers located multiple fired shell casings and a broken window. Investigation continuing.