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 12/13/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/14/2021, MPD received 380 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 (58), East (80), Midtown (45), North (86), South (39), West (49), and Other (23). "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.
12/13
Priority calls only from 4:19 p.m. to 9:11 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:43 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 50-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Child Abuse – 7:28 a.m. Officers received a report of child abuse. Child Protective Services plugged in. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Crash – 8:05 a.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on N. Third S/Pennsylvania. The pedestrian was crossing the street (not in the crosswalk) and was struck by the vehicle. Pedestrian conveyed to a local hospital as a precaution only. Glare from the sun may be reason for the crash.
CENTRAL: Crash – 8:51 a.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on E. Washington Ave/Paterson St. Pedestrian struck in the crosswalk. Pedestrian conveyed to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. The driver was cited for failure to yield. Glare from the sun may be reason for the crash.
NORTH: Check Person – 9:34 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a subject who made suicidal statements. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. Final outcome pending.
WEST: Strong Arm Robbery – 10:01 a.m. A victim had her purse taken from her while she was shopping at Target on Junction Rd. Three male suspects were observed running out the store and leaving in a stolen vehicle.
NORTH: Crash – 10:23 a.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle vs. bicyclist crash on Sherman Ave/Commercial Ave. Bicyclist transported to a local hospital with a possible broken leg. Glare from the sun may be reason for the crash.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 11:08 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (73-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Intoxicated Driver – 12:45 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a driver/suspect (21-year-old female) slumped over behind the wheel. Contact made with the driver/suspect and she was determined to be impaired. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), possession of narcotics schedule II and bail jumping.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 1:25 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (78-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault of a Child – 2:20 p.m. A sexual assault of a child report was made. Suspect known to the victim. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Drug Incident – 2:28 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject/suspect (40-year-oild male). Naloxone administered and CCR performed. The suspect was medically cleared and then arrested for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and a bench warrant.
EAST: Crash – 2:43 p.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. A driver/vehicle was pulling out of a parking spot when a pedestrian was struck. The pedestrian was conveyed to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No citations/charges substantiated.
NORTH: Battery – 5:32 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a battery involving an unknown male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Weapons Offense – 5:43 p.m. Officers initially responded to an active stolen auto report. The caller reported observing a suspect steal a vehicle. Witnesses heard a gunshot. The vehicle was located unoccupied and damaged. A bullet hole was observed in the vehicle. An occupied residence was also found to have been struck. No reported injuries. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 6:31 p.m. A stolen vehicle was observed by officers and fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle crashed and witnesses observed numerous juveniles flee on foot. A 14-year-old female suspect was apprehended and arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent (passenger). A 14-year-old male suspect was also apprehended and arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent (passenger). Registered owner of the stolen vehicle notified.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 6:53 p.m. A 16-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Death Investigation – 8:22 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (60-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Evidence of drug use observed. Autopsy pending. Nothing suspicious observed.
CENTRAL: Non-Residential Burglary – 9:08 p.m. A suspect burglarized Poke Plus on State St. The suspect stole money, credit cards and keys. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 10:00 p.m. A 13-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 11:21 p.m. A 12-year-old male juvenile was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.