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 09/15/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/16/2022, MPD received 445 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 (83), East (94), Midtown (68), North (75), South (39), West (65), and Other (21). "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.
09/15
SOUTH: Information – 8:47 am. Officers made contact with a subject whose family is reporting her missing but she does not want contact with them. Officers ensured the subject did not need police or other assistance.
WEST: Death Investigation – 12:41 pm. Family members discovered the subject (60-year-old male) deceased in his residence. Death may be related to a possible drug overdose. Nothing suspicious on scene.
SOUTH: Armed Robbery – 1:09 pm. The victim reported that the suspect (18-year-old male) pointed a gun at her and demanded money. The victim complied and the suspect then fled the scene. Suspect remains at large. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 3:20 pm. Officers voluntarily conveyed a subject to a hospital and left him in the care of medical staff.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 6:54 pm. A 62-year-old subject's spouse discovered the subject deceased in their residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
SOUTH: Missing Adult – 7:30 pm. Staff at a group home reported a resident missing. An ATL was aired and the subject was listed as missing. The subject was later located unharmed and was returned home.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 8:28 pm. The victim reported that a known suspect (18-year-old male) sexually assaulted her. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:21 pm. Officers responded to a residence where two subjects were arguing. Officers mediated a resolution to the disagreement. No charges were substantiated.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 9:25 pm. Officers responded to Warner Park Beach for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers learned that the driver/suspect (22-year-old female) had a warrant for her arrest. The suspect provided a false name to officers and was arrested for obstructing, as well as the warrant.
EAST: Theft – 9:47 pm. Officers investigated a report of the theft of a firearm. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Sexual Assault – 10:36 pm. A Metro driver requested that an officer check on someone lying in the grass near the north transfer point. Officers located the suspect (41-year-old male) and the victim lying in the grass. The victim was transported to the hospital. The suspect was detained for questioning. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 10:52 pm. Officers responded to a residence where two subjects were arguing. Both subjects have bail conditions not to be in contact with each other. The 35-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and a probation violation.
09/16
MIDTOWN: Check Property – 2:06 am. Officers responded to the BP gas station for a report of someone trying to break in. Officers located the suspect (29-year-old male) who was arrested and charged with trespass and multiple counts of bail jumping. There was no damage to the gas station and the suspect did not enter the business.