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 07/14/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 07/15/2022, MPD received 450 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 (114), East (86), Midtown (61), North (86), South (27), West (66), and Other (10). "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 for service from 7:30pm to 10:00pm due to calls for service.
07/14
NORTH: Drug Incident/Investigation - 8:46 am. Officers responded to Reindahl Park where city park employees located a large number of syringes, fentanyl patches and white powder in the shelter. MFD responded to assist with the clean-up.
WEST: Death Investigation – 10:13 am. Officers responded to a residence where a family member discovered the subject (61-year-old female) deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:30 pm. Probation and Parole requested that officers locate a wanted suspect (24-year-old female). The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
MIDTOWN: Residential Burglary – 1:17 pm. The victim reported that sometime in the early morning hours an unknown suspect entered his apartment through an unlocked door and stole electronics and cash. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Disorderly Conduct – 1:20 pm. Officers responded to the 400 block of State St where the suspect (42-year-old male) was engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior. Several witnesses were disturbed. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Residential Burglary – 2:36 pm. The victim arrived home and discovered her garage door open and an unidentified suspect leaving the premises. The suspect fled on foot and remains at large. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Sexual Assault – 4:17 pm. Officers investigated a report of an alleged sexual assault. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:14 pm. Officers responded to the Beacon, 615 E Washington Ave, for a subject whose mental health was rapidly declining. The subject was placed into protective custody and transported to a hospital.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 7:16 pm. The victim reported that the suspect (68-year-old male) put up his fists during an argument which disturbed the victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Weapons Offense – 7:27 pm. Officers responded to the 2700 block of E Washington Ave where the suspect (31-year-old female) was outside a store dancing and screaming while holding a knife. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct while armed.
NORTH: Traffic Stop – 9:46 pm. Officers conducted a traffic stop at N Sherman Ave and Trailsway. The driver/suspect (19-year-old male) was arrested and charged with possession with intent THC. The passenger/suspect (15-year-old male) was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm by person under 18.
07/15
MIDTOWN: Nonresidential Burglary – 12:35 am. Officers responded to a business in the 6700 block of Odana Rd where the owner observed two suspects on a video surveillance camera inside the store. The suspects fled when the owner talked to them over the camera. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:56 am. Officers in the area of State St and N Henry St observed a suspect (31-year-old male) who had bail conditions not to be in the area. The suspect was arrested for bail jumping and possession of sched I and II narcotics.
CENTRAL: Check Property – 2:00 am. Officers located a vehicle illegally parked in the 300 block of N Henry St. In plain view inside the vehicle officers observed a firearm. A K9 sniff resulted in a positive alert on the vehicle which was then towed. Officers located the registered owner of the vehicle/suspect (27-year-old male) who was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, resisting, and possession with intent for multiple illegal drugs.