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 01/04/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 01/05/2022, MPD received 305 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 (52),East (57), Midtown (42), North (53), South (48), West (42), and Other (11). "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.
01/04
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 4:30 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for an unresponsive subject (48-year-old male). The subject was conveyed to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Evidence of drug use at the residence. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 5:43 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (25-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Evidence of drug use on scene. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 8:00 a.m. A 26-year-old male wanted subject/suspect was taken into custody. A handgun/ammo was recovered.
EAST: Death Investigation – 8:03 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (93-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office notified. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 1:50 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject down in a parking lot. The subject (51-year-old male) was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Evidence of drug/alcohol abuse. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
WEST: Death Investigation – 3:05 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. The subject (68-year-old male) was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent had numerous health/medical concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
SOUTH: Check Area – 4:12 p.m. A caller advised that a suspect/vehicle was ramming her vehicle. The caller also reported that the suspect, known to her, was waving a gun. Areas checked. Suspect vehicle located and a traffic stop was attempted. The suspect/vehicle fled. Suspect remains at-large. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Aggravated/Substantial Battery – 5:40 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic substantial battery and disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Child Abuse – 7:53 p.m. Officers received a report of child abuse. Child Protective Services consulted. No charges substantiated at this time.
01/05
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 1:27 a.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a possible suicidal subject. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Safety plan created and officers disengaged.
WEST: Check Property – 2:18 a.m. Officers responded to a report of juveniles attempting entry to the caller's vehicle. Subjects/suspects not on scene when officers arrived. Areas checked. A theft from auto was reported. Investigation continuing.