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 09/21/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/22/2021, MPD received 369 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 (72),East (82), Midtown (65), North (50), South (43), West (43), and Other (14). "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.
09/21
Priority calls only from 8:38 p.m. to 11:47 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 9:27 a.m. A 17-year-old male wanted suspect was taken into custody/charged with operating a motor vehicle without consent (passenger/party to a crime) and conveyed to jail.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 9:31 a.m. A 29-year-old male wanted suspect was taken into custody/charged with an outstanding warrant and conveyed to jail.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 10:35 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver/suspect (32-year-old male) was arrested/charged with bail jumping (restricted from driving).
EAST: Death Investigation – 12:37 p.m. Officers responded, along with EMS/Fire, to a subject down. Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. The subject (80-year-old male) was pronounced deceased. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Check Area – 2:51 p.m. Officers responded to the 2300 block of Commercial Ave after the caller reported a subject pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots. The caller disconnected and was not able to be contacted. Areas checked. Nothing suspicious located.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver – 5:07 p.m. Officers responded to a crash at Butler/Mifflin. A driver/suspect (51-year-old male) was found to be impaired. The suspect was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 5:44 p.m. A 11-year-old was reported as missing/runaway after an argument with a parent. Areas checked. Juvenile located safe.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 6:14 p.m. A motorcycle was reported as stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The motorcycle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Robbery – 8:03 p.m. Officers responded to the 4600 block of Verona Rd for an attempted armed robbery. A suspect pointed a gun at a victim and demanded money. The victim fled uninjured. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:07 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 40-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Check Area – 10:09 p.m. Officers responded to a report of shots fired and sounds of screeching car tires. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located.
WEST: Disturbance – 10:37 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 33-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with resisting causing injury.
NORTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 11:00 p.m. A 16-year-old male juvenile was reported to be in Madison after running away from his home in Columbus. Areas checked. Juvenile located. Parents of the juvenile unable to be contacted. The juvenile was conveyed to the Juvenile Reception Center.
WEST: Check Area – 11:12 p.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located.
09/22
Priority calls only from 4:35 a.m. to 5:53 a.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 1:32 a.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being sexually assaulted by a known suspect. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 4:23 a.m. A 14-year-old female juvenile was reported as missing/runaway. Areas checked. The juvenile was located safe.