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 01/04/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 01/05/2023, MPD received 363 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 (66),East (73), Midtown (53), North (77), South (30), West (48), and Other (16). "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.
01/04
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:25 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject self-harming themselves. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Final outcome pending.
MIDTOWN: Non-Residential Burglary – 8:32 a.m. A suspect gained entry to a business and opened up a few cash registers. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Death Investigation – 8:51 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (61-year-old female). Evidence of drug use on scene. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Juvenile Arrest – 8:53 a.m. A 15-year-old male was arrested for trespassing and battery.
EAST: Retail Theft – 10:10 a.m. A 30-year-old male was arrested for retail theft.
WEST: Recovered/Stolen Outside agency – 2:12 p.m. During a patrol, and officer spotted a vehicle listed as stolen. Vehicle was recovered, but items missing from inside.
NORTH: Damage to Property – 3:25 p.m. A woman asked a man to leave her home following an argument. The man attempts to push his way back inside. A neighbor is able to intervene before officers arrive and the suspect left the area.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 4:00 p.m. Officers arrest a man wanted for battery and domestic disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 4:56 p.m. During a proactive patrol, an officer came into contact with a suspect in retail theft case. The two other adults he was with were also wanted in separate cases. All arrestees were transported without incident and booked into the jail.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 5:07 p.m. A man contacted his family saying he was suicidal. Officers make contact with the man and eventually approach him. The man is taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 6:14 p.m. A man contacts police after receiving a concerning text message from a friend. Officers check the friend's prior addresses. Woman receiving medical treatment.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 11:17 p.m. A woman got upset with a man for eating the last biscuit. Woman damaged property inside an apartment. Woman arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, batter, damage to property, resisting and felony bail jumping.