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 10/06/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/07/2022, MPD received 406 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 (73), East (78), Midtown (81), North (80), South (29), West (45), and Other (20). "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 5:10pm to 8:10pm due to calls for service.
10/06
NORTH: Drug Overdose – 8:06 am. Officers and MFD paramedics responded to a parking lot for a suspect (30-year-old male) who was lying on the ground unconscious. MFD paramedics revived the suspect with naloxone and loaded him into the ambulance. As the ambulance began to pull out of the parking lot, the suspect jumped out and fled from the scene. Officers located the suspect in a nearby building and took him into custody. The suspect was charged with resisting arrest, possession of heroin and a parole violation.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 10:00 am. Maintenance staff discovered the subject (55-year-old male) deceased in his residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
NORTH: Check Property – 10:15 am. Officers responded to a residence where a stolen bicycle was recovered.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 10:18 am. The victim reported his car was stolen from an acquaintance's residence. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
NORTH: Child Abuse – 1:20 pm. Officers responded to a hospital where an infant was evaluated for severe injuries. The suspect (28-year-old male) was arrested and charged with violating a domestic abuse order and child abuse.
NORTH: Disturbance – 2:00 pm. The suspect (31-year-old male) approached an employee at Walgreens who had stepped outside. The suspect pulled out a knife and threatened the employee. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct while armed.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 3:00 pm. Family members discovered the subject (58-year-old female) deceased in her residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:53 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (46-year-old male) struck the victim, grabbed her neck and strangled her, and threw items around the home. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct, battery and strangulation.
EAST: Retail Theft – 4:30 pm. Officers responded to Walgreens where the suspect (54-year-old female) was arrested and cited for theft.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 5:00 pm. Officers became aware of the location of a wanted suspect (39-year-old male). The suspect was arrested on multiple outstanding charges and newly charged with resisting.
10/07
NORTH: Check Person – 1:54 am. Family members requested that officers check the welfare of a subject. Officers were unable to make contact with the subject. An ATL was aired for a check welfare.
NORTH: Check Person – 2:35 am. Officers responded to a residence where a subject was threatening to harm herself. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health and a safety plan was put in place.