The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last twenty-four (24) hours. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered from those in the field who were actively working the cases. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as the investigation unfolds.
From 6:00 a.m. on 05/26/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/27/2022, MPD received 424 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 (66), East (99), Midtown (78), North (67), South (37), West (54), 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.
Priority calls only from 10:45am to 11:55am and from 5:55pm to 7:10pm due to calls for service.
05/26
NORTH: Drug Overdose – 6:10 am. Officers responded to the Comfort Inn for a suspect (34-year-old female) who overdosed. The suspect was transported to the hospital and cited for possession of heroin.
WEST: Check Person – 7:56 am. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported the suspect (45-year-old female) knocked on the door asking for money. The victim reported that the suspect threatened her when she refused to give her money. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 11:18 am. A landlord discovered the subject (52-year-old female) deceased in her apartment. Nothing suspicious on scene.
WEST: Sex Offense Misc – 11:42 am. A juvenile victim reported that nude photos of her were posted on social media. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 5:13 pm. During an argument, the suspect (41-year-old male) pulled a knife and threatened to kill the victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct while armed and resisting.
NORTH: Weapons Offense – 5:39 pm. The victim reported that during an argument the suspect (40-year-old male) pointed a gun at the victim's dog. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct while armed and intoxicated use of a firearm.
MIDTOWN: Runaway Juvenile – 6:36 pm. Briarpatch staff reported a 16-year-old boy had left the facility saying he was going to stay with a friend. An ATL was aired and the juvenile was listed as missing.
EAST: Disturbance – 8:02 pm. The victim was delivering food to rooms at the Madison Plaza Hotel. The suspect (43-year-old male) answered the door and pointed a BB gun at the victim, which appeared to her to be a real gun. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct while armed.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 11:20 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the subject overdosed. Life saving measures were unsuccessful. Medical examiner also responded.
EAST: Information – 11:43 pm. An officer on patrol observed two stolen vehicles operating on E Washington Ave. Several law enforcement agencies assisted MPD in attempts to stop the cars which were driving recklessly. No pursuits were initiated. Several attempts to spike the vehicles were unsuccessful.
WEST: Check Person – 11:44 pm. Officers responded to a residence for a suicidal subject. The subject was placed into protective custody and transported to a hospital. Journey Mental Health was consulted.
05/27
EAST: Stolen Auto – 3:26 am. A vehicle was stolen from Goben Cars overnight. An ATL was aired and the vehicle was listed as stolen.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:40 am. During an argument the suspect (44-year-old male) threw balls of mud at the victim and at the victim's house until he eventually broke a window. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct and damage to property. Suspect is at large.