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 09/20/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/21/2021, MPD received 395 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 (51),East (89), Midtown (67), North (72), South (43), West (57), and Other (16). "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.
09/20
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 9:40 a.m. A 27-year-old male was arrested/charged with lewd/lascivious behavior (2 counts) after repeatedly exposing himself to staff at a hotel on East Springs Dr.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 10:23 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 53-year-old male suspect. The suspect armed himself with a knife and threatened to kill another subject. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct while armed and domestic disorderly conduct. A 56-year-old male subject on scene was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
EAST: Disturbance – 11:41 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 24-year-old female suspect. The suspect armed herself with a scissors after physically assaulting the victim. Victim sustained minor injuries. Suspect not on scene. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 1:43 p.m. A 22-year-old male wanted suspect was located/arrested on outstanding warrants, resisting and felon in possession of a firearm.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 3:22 p.m. Officers responded to a subject in need of an emergency detention per Journey Mental Health. Attempts made to locate/contact the subject. Subject not located at this time.
NORTH: Disturbance – 5:18 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving multiple subjects. Firearms were reported to be present. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Found Property – 7:49 p.m. Officers responded to a report of two firearms found (one was found to be reported stolen) by a cleaning crew in a stairwell of a building/property. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Traffic Incident – 8:07 p.m. Officers responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on E. Washington Ave near Lien Rd. The pedestrian was conveyed to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was cooperative. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 9:16 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 24-year-old male suspect. Suspect not on scene. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect.
09/21
NORTH: Crash – 12:12 a.m. Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 4800 block of E. Washington Ave. A driver/suspect (21-year-old female) deviated from her lane and struck another vehicle occupied by an adult and a child head on. The two victims were conveyed to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested/charged with felony operating a motor vehicle while under the influence causing injury under 16 years of age (1st offense), open intoxicants, no insurance and deviating into traffic lane.
CENTRAL: Check Area – 12:48 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject/suspect looking through residential windows on E. Dayton St. Areas checked. Subject/suspect not located.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:46 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 46-year-old male suspect. Suspect not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect.