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 01/11/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 01/12/2023, MPD received 401 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 (80), Midtown (52), North (87), South (29), West (45), and Other (28). "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.
01/11
CITY-WIDE: Arrested Person – 7:00 a.m. A 21-year-old male was taken into custody on outstanding probable cause.
WEST: Death Investigation – 9:13 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (71-year-old male). Entry made to the residence and the subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
CENTRAL: Battery – 3:09 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 25-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Strong Armed Robbery – 3:22 p.m. A victim had her backpack taken by force. The victim sustained minor injuries. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 3:38 p.m. A 57-year-old male was taken into custody on outstanding warrants and a probation/parole hold.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 3:49 p.m. A 21-year-old male suspect was arrested for battery to law enforcement and resisting.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 6:18 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (37-year-old male). Entry made to the residence and the subject was located deceased (self-inflicted). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
WEST: Crash – 10:44 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a rolled over vehicle that was unoccupied. Areas checked for the driver without success. The driver later returned home and was cited for the crash.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 11:55 p.m. A 54-year-old male suspect was arrested for 1st degree sexual assault, false imprisonment, strangulation/suffocation and physical abuse of an elderly person.
01/12
Priority calls only from 2:37 a.m. to 4:13 a.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Non-Residential Burglary – 12:09 a.m. Officers responded to an alarm at a business and located the front door shattered. No one was located inside the business. Items reported missing/stolen. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 1:50 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject who was actively harming herself. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital. Final outcome pending.