The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to from Friday morning to Monday morning. 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 12/16/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/19/2022, MPD received 915 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 (187), East (169), Midtown (128), North (144), South (93), West (142), and Other (52). "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.
12/16
Priority calls only from 1:13 p.m. to 2:04 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Suspicious Vehicle – 5:54 a.m. Officers responded to the 2400 block of Calypso Rd for a vehicle in a parking lot with a wide-open door. The caller to dispatch said the vehicle did not belong to any residents at the property. Officers contacted a 36-year-old female suspect and 65-year-old male suspect at the vehicle. The male suspect fled on foot and the female suspect drove away. The vehicle was found nearby unoccupied. Officers contacted the registered owner and developed probable cause to arrest the female suspect on several warrants and for a new charge of resisting. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 7:23 a.m. The victim reported her vehicle was stolen from the 2500 block of E Washington Ave. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. Officers learned the vehicle was crashed and abandoned in the city of Columbus earlier that morning.
WEST: Injured Person – 10:08 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a 2-year-old was accidentally shot with a BB gun. The child was transported to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 10:58 a.m. Officers responded to Festival Foods for a 20-year-old male suspect who refused to leave the store when staff asked him to do so. The suspect placed items in a bag and left the store without paying. The suspect was arrested for retail theft and trespassing.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 11:01 a.m. Hotel staff discovered the 69-year-old male subject deceased in his room. Officers and MFD paramedics responded. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Intoxicated Driver – 12:57 p.m. Officers and MFD paramedics responded to the parking lot for a 37-year-old male suspect who was slumped behind the wheel of his vehicle after nearly causing several crashes. The suspect fled the contact in the parking lot and crashed into another vehicle at East Springs Dr and E Washington Ave. The suspect fled on foot but was located nearby and taken into custody. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence causing injury, hit-and-run causing injury, 2nd degree reckless endangering safety and possession of schedule I controlled substance.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 2:52 p.m. Avis Car Rental reported one of their trucks stolen. Attempt to locate aired and the vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Detox Conveyance – 3:34 p.m. CARES responded to a residence to make contact with a possibly suicidal subject. The subject was not cooperative. Officers then responded and placed the subject into protective custody and conveyed him to detox.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 5:24 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where family members were arguing. One subject was transported to the hospital for possible injuries. No charges were substantiated related to the disturbance.
WEST: Missing Adult – 6:33 p.m. A husband reported his 86-year-old wife had not returned home after a routine doctor's appointment. His wife was later located and returned home.
NORTH: 911 Multiple/Nuisance Calls – 7:57 p.m. Officers contacted a 31-year-old male suspect who repeatedly called 911 stating he was suicidal. The suspect was not cooperative with officers or hospital staff who attempted to help him. The suspect was cited for misuse of 911 and conveyed to jail.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:03 p.m. During an argument, the 52-year-old male suspect kicked, slapped and pushed the victim. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery, disorderly conduct and possession of psilocybin.
EAST: Runaway Juvenile – 9:43 p.m. A mother reported her 15-year-old son had run away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 10:50 p.m. Hospital staff requested that officers stand by with a patient who had been uncooperative earlier in the day and was being assessed for an emergency detention. Officers stood by until Journey Mental Health deemed police presence was no longer necessary.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident/Investigation – 11:28 p.m. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with no license plates. Officers located marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. The 22-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession with intent to deliver THC.
12/17
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:39 a.m. Officers responded to the Red Rock Saloon for a fight that started inside the bar and continued outside. Two suspects (22- and 23-year-old males) were arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Person – 1:47 a.m. Officers responded to the 200 block of N Bassett St where the 22-year-old male suspect was observed passed out. When officers arrived, the suspect was combative and injured one officer. The suspect was arrested for resisting and battery to law enforcement.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:32 a.m. During an argument, the 26-year-old male suspect punched the walls and threw things in the residence. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 8:50 a.m. Officers and MFD paramedics responded to a residence where family members discovered the 88-year-old male subject deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:08 a.m. Officers contacted the 30-year-old male suspect and victim in a vehicle where a witness reported observing the suspect punching the victim. The victim reported the suspect attempted to throw her to the ground. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Check Person – 11:58 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a subject had engaged in self harm after an argument with a family member. The subject was transported to the hospital.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 12:50 p.m. A 14-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases. **Juvenile located and returned home.
MIDTOWN: Missing Adult – 1:50 p.m. A subject was reported missing from an adult group home. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. The subject was listed as missing/endangered in the appropriate databases. **Subject located safe and returned home.
NORTH: Crash – 3:58 p.m. Officers responded to a single vehicle rollover crash. The driver/suspect (32-year-old female) was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence causing injury with passenger under the age of 16, driving on a suspended license and expired license plates. Two minors were conveyed to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
WEST: Death Investigation – 5:25 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (73-year-old female). Phone ping attempted. Subject located deceased in her vehicle. Nothing suspicious identified at this time. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:07 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 33-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Crash – 9:56 p.m. Officers responded to a crash involving two vehicles. Both drivers sustained injuries and were conveyed to a local hospital. A 25-year-old male driver/suspect was ticketed for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), failure to maintain control and not having his driver's license on him.
12/18
Priority calls only from 2:13 a.m. to 3:41 a.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 10:01 p.m. to 2:55 a.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:39 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted and a driver/suspect (25-year-old male) was arrested for felony bail jumping and carrying a concealed weapon.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:55 a.m. A driver/suspect (29-year-old male) was contacted and arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.
NORTH: Check Area – 2:04 a.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired. Casings located. No reported injuries or property damage.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:19 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 28-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 10:03 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (39-year-old male). The subject was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Evidence of drug use identified.
MIDTOWN: Assist MFD – 10:03 a.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a fire at a residence. All occupants were able to exit the home unharmed.
WEST: Crash – 2:02 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 3-vehicle crash. Minor injuries reported. One driver to be cited.
CITY-WIDE: Recovered/Stolen Auto – 2:14 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an unoccupied stolen vehicle that was located by the registered owner. It was then reported that two suspects got into the vehicle and fled in it leaving behind another vehicle. An 18-year-old male suspect was identified and contacted. Charges forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 2:29 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for battery and domestic disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:35 p.m. Officers observed loaded AR-15 magazines in the cup holders of a vehicle. The rifle and another firearm were observed in the vehicle as well. The driver/suspect (34-year-old male) was detained. The suspect provided false information about himself. The suspect was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm (2 counts), possession with intent to deliver heroin, resisting/obstructing and felony bail jumping.
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 4:17 p.m. A 16-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:04 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 45-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and an outstanding warrant.
WEST: Disturbance – 9:21 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 43-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:40 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance with a subject stating they had been stabbed. A subject was located with superficial wounds to the hand. Second subject refused to come out of the residence to talk with officers. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Drug Incident – 10:14 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject/suspect (36-year-old female) experiencing a drug overdose. The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital where she was given an order-in for possession of heroin.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 10:25 p.m. A 16-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.