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 10/27/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/28/2022, MPD received 446 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 (80), East (94), Midtown (80), North (55), South (45), West (77), and Other (15). "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 only from 12:55pm to 2:20pm.
10/27
SOUTH: OMVWI – 12:19 am. Officers responded to the Culver's parking lot where the suspect (30-year-old female) was passed out in her vehicle which was running. The suspect performed poorly on SFSTs. The suspect was arrested for OWI 1st offense, possession of heroin, possession of fentanyl, and possession of paraphernalia. (This call did not make the previous 24-hour cycle.)
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 6:15 am. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported the suspect (32-year-old male) struck her in the head and threw things at her. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
WEST: Drug Overdose – 6:46 am. Officers responded to a residence where a subject had overdosed on prescription medication. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. The subject was left in the care of hospital staff.
CENTRAL: Traffic Crash – 6:54 am. Officers responded to the intersection of John Nolen Dr and North Shore Dr where a bicyclist crossed John Nolen against a red light and collided with a truck. The bicyclist succumbed to his injuries. The driver showed no signs of impairment. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 10:42 am. Journey Mental Health requested that officers assist with the transport of a subject to a hospital. Officers took the subject into protective custody and completed the conveyance without incident.
CENTRAL: Damage to Property – 10:43 am. A subject returned to his office at the City County Building to discover damage to an office window. A special investigator responded to process the scene.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 11:07 am. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (22-year-old male) broke the victim's phone and TV and pushed her to the ground. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, damaging a parked car in the process. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic damage to property, disorderly conduct, false imprisonment, and hit and run.
MIDTOWN: Strong Arm Robbery – 12:01 pm. Officers responded to West High School where several suspects battered the victim and stole his backpack. Officers searched a vehicle the suspects arrived to the school in and found marijuana, fake IDs, fake currency and a spent shell casing. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:08 pm. During an argument, the suspect (61-year-old male) struck the victim with his cane. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct and battery. Suspect is at large.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 3:41 pm. A subject was discovered deceased in his residence as a result of an apparent suicide. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Death Investigation – 4:14 pm. A neighbor requested that officers check the welfare of a 72-year-old male subject who was not responding to the door. Officers discovered the subject deceased in his residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Runaway Juvenile – 8:21 pm. A father requested officers' assistance with returning his 17-year-old son home. Officers attempted contact with the juvenile who was uncooperative. The juvenile was listed as missing and an ATL was aired.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident/Investigation – 9:10 pm. Officers monitoring the Buckeye Lot, 214 W Gorham St, contacted the occupants of a vehicle who were observed trespassing and ingesting marijuana. Officers removed a firearm from the suspect's person. Officers searched the vehicle and located large amounts of THC, packaging materials and cash. The suspect (22-year-old male) was arrested for OWI 1st offense, possession with intent THC, and going armed with restricted controlled substance (RCS).
WEST: Residential Burglary – 10:12 pm. The victim reported an unidentified suspect took a garage door opener from a vehicle parked in the driveway and entered the garage. Vehicles were rummaged through but nothing stolen. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Residential Burglary – 10:23 pm. The victim reported unidentified suspects took a garage door opener from a vehicle parked in the driveway and entered his garage. The suspects stole a handgun from a vehicle. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 11:59 pm. Officers responded to the 2600 block of E Washington Ave where the victim reported the suspect (35-year-old male) was lurking. The suspect then approached the victim and waved and grinned at her. The suspect admitted to using methamphetamine. Suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
10/28
CENTRAL: OMVWI – 12:28 am. Officers first observed the suspect vehicle in the State St and Gilman St area where it nearly struck two pedestrians. Officers attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle fled. Officers attempted a second stop of the suspect vehicle at N Hamilton St and E Johnson St but were unsuccessful. The vehicle was then observed traveling at a high rate of speed outbound on E Washington Ave. At N Fair Oaks Ave the vehicle struck a traffic sign board and the suspect (29-year-old male) was apprehended as he fled on foot from the vehicle. The suspect was charged with eluding, OWI 4th offense, resisting, multiple counts of bail jumping, and many traffic violations.
EAST: Disturbance – 12:57 am. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (31-year-old male) forced his way into the home to start a fight with the homeowner, who is an acquaintance. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and trespass.
CENTRAL: Traffic Stop – 2:05 am. An officer observed two vehicles side by side at a traffic light on E Washington Ave. The officer heard the occupants yelling and then one of the vehicles sped away. Officers initiated a traffic stop and observed a firearm in plain view in the vehicle. The driver (27-year-old male) was arrested and charged with OWI 3rd and possession with intent to deliver narcotics. A second suspect (50-year-old male) was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and going armed while intoxicated. A third suspect was arrested on a P&P hold. A bystander at the traffic stop who was not involved in the incident began shouting obscenities and throwing full cans of beer at officers. This suspect (28-year-old male) was arrested and charged with throwing stones/missiles and disorderly conduct.