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 03/01/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/02/2022, MPD received 391 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 (65),East (89), Midtown (60), North (74), South (27), West (54), and Other (22). "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.
03/01
MIDTOWN: Threats – 9:15 a.m. Officers responded to two incidents at Memorial High School – one was to investigate a report of a weapon in a backpack which was not found to be true and the second was a bomb threat where nothing suspicious was located. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
EAST: Death Investigation – 9:37 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (57-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 9:46 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The suspect (55-year-old male) is known to the victim. The suspect is at-large. Areas checked for the vehicle/suspect. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect.
WEST: Retail Theft – 10:44 a.m. Officers responded to Menards for a retail theft involving a 36-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 12:19 p.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a subject who was killed during a tree trimming operation. Medical Examiner's office responded. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 6:36 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was left running, unlocked and unoccupied. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 9:21 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a wanted subject/suspect (21-year-old male) on scene. Officers arrived and the suspect attempted to flee on foot. The suspect was apprehended and arrested for an outstanding warrant, eluding, resisting and bail jumping (4 counts). A 38-year-old female was cited for obstructing as she lied about the location of the male suspect.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 9:49 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Officers disengaged.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:35 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 50-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and resisting/obstructing.
CENTRAL: PNB/AED Response – 11:11 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital where they passed away. Decedent has a history of suicide attempts. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
03/02
EAST: Unwanted Person – 2:29 a.m. Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject/suspect (36-year-old male). The suspect was arrested for trespassing.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 3:18 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.