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 02/16/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 02/17/2023, MPD received 423 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 (68), East (88), Midtown (52), North (84), South (44), West (65), and Other (22). "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.
02/16
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 7:08 am. Officers assisted Journey Mental Health by transporting a subject to a mental health facility.
EAST: Child Abuse – 8:14 am. Officers worked with CPS to investigate a report of alleged child abuse. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 8:29 am. The victim left his vehicle running with the keys in it at the Capitol Petro on Verona Rd. A 28-year-old male suspect stole the vehicle and then slid off the road while traveling eastbound on the beltline. The suspect ran from the vehicle but was found in a nearby wooded area. The suspect was arrested and charged with OMVWOC, possession of drug paraphernalia and bail jumping.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 10:04 am. Officers and MFD paramedics responded to a residence for a suicidal subject. MFD transported the subject to the hospital where he was placed into protective custody. The subject was left in the care of hospital staff.
SOUTH: Bomb Threat – 12:44 pm. Staff at Pick N Save reported they received a phone call in which an unidentified suspect threatened to blow up the store. The store was evacuated and officers searched the store with a K9 and found nothing suspicious. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Check Person – 1:47 pm. Officers contacted a juvenile who posted a suicidal message on social media. The child was found unharmed and was transported to a hospital for an evaluation.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance Unwanted Person – 4:51 pm. Officers responded to Meriter Hospital where the 44-year-old male suspect was cursing at staff and being uncooperative. Staff asked him to leave but he refused. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing.
WEST: Retail Theft – 5:08 pm. Officers responded to Metcalfe's where the 46-year-old female suspect left the liquor department without paying for her items. The suspect was arrested and charged with retail theft and bail jumping.
EAST: Runaway Juvenile – 5:38 pm. A mother reported her 11-year-old daughter ran away from home. Officers located the juvenile and returned her to her residence.
CENTRAL: Violation of Court Order – 8:24 pm. Officers contacted a 36-year-old male suspect in the 500 block of State St who was intoxicated. The suspect had bail conditions not to consume alcohol. The suspect was arrested for violating his bail conditions and cited for possessing open intoxicants.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:33 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 43-year-old male suspect armed himself with a knife and threatened to kill himself. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct while armed and multiple counts of bail jumping.
02/17
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:57 am. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported that the 22-year-old female suspect armed herself with a knife and struck him in the face. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery, disorderly conduct while armed, and violation of a protection order.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 2:06 am. Officers investigated a report of a sexual assault. Investigation continuing.