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 07/18/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 07/19/2022, MPD received 537 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 (93),East (121), Midtown (73), North (98), South (49), West (81), 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.
07/18
Priority calls only from 5:31 p.m. to 7:18 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 7:59 p.m. to 8:32 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 7:20 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot of a hotel. The vehicle was a rental. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. **Vehicle located/recovered.
EAST: Check Person – 7:37 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject in possession of a weapon. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital. A gun was recovered. Final outcome pending. ** Emergency detention was sought and not supported. The subject/suspect (17-year-old male) was arrested for resisting and conveyed to jail.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 10:05 a.m. A subject was taken into protective custody related to a Chapter 51 return. Final placement pending.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 10:53 a.m. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject. The subject (63-year-old male) was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent had a history of medical/health concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
CENTRAL: Non-Residential Burglary – 11:48 a.m. A suspect forced his way into an apartment complex, went through packages and took what he wanted. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 11:52 a.m. A subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. The subject was admitted voluntarily and officers disengaged. Additional follow-up/investigation necessary regarding the subject.
EAST: Sexual Assault of a Child – 12:59 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a sexual assault of a child investigation. Child Protective Services notified. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:56 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 44-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for battery with a hate crime enhancer and misdemeanor bail jumping.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 2:06 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct while armed (2 counts), domestic criminal damage to property and misdemeanor bail jumping.
MIDTOWN: Stalking – 4:28 p.m. Officers responded to a stalking complaint. No charges substantiated at this time but a subject was issued a stalking letter to cease contact with the victim.
WEST: Check Area – 7:53 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a fight with a gun involved. Areas checked and nothing located.
NORTH: Traffic Arrest – 9:32 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted. The driver/suspect (22-year-old male) was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.
EAST: Check Area – 10:34 p.m. Officers responded to the 5000 block of Autumn Leaf Lane for reports of shots fired. Casings located. No injuries or property damage reported. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
EAST: Check Area – 11:09 p.m. An officer heard what sounded like gunshots near the Darbo area. Several callers also reported the same thing. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located. No injuries or property damage reported.
07/19
CENTRAL: Battery – 12:32 a.m. Officers responded to a fight involving a 56-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for battery, disorderly conduct, resisting and threats to law enforcement.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 12:58 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The victim identified the suspect. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.