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 04/03/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 04/04/2023, MPD received 397 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 (53), East (95), Midtown (52), North (87), South (32), West (51), and Other (27). "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 only from 1:02am to 2:00am due to calls for service.
04/03
WEST: Death Investigation – 8:47 am. Officers responded to a residence where a family member discovered a 78-year-old woman deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Death Investigation – 11:19 am. Officers responded to an assisted living facility where a 82-year-old man was discovered deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 1:22 pm. A victim reported his car was stolen from the 5000 block of Balsam Rd. An ATL was aired and the vehicle was listed as stolen.
EAST: Drug Investigation – 2:29 pm. Officers responded to a halfway house where several residents tested positive for illegal drugs. Residents provided information on the person who sold them the drugs. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Juvenile Complaint – 3:05 pm. Officers responded to Kennedy Rd near Havey Rd for a group of juveniles fighting. Officers learned the fight was related to an ongoing bullying issue. School staff was notified and will follow up.
WEST: Intoxicated Person – 5:48 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a 47-year-old woman was intoxicated and causing a disturbance. The woman was transported to detox. No charges were substantiated.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 8:54 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a 16-year-old male suspect falsely reported his father pulled a gun on him. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and false reporting of an emergency.
04/04
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 12:03 am. The victim reported to dispatch that the 31-year-old male suspect had punched her, taken her phone and was armed with a knife. Officers located the suspect, who had a pair of scissors, and took him into custody. Once in contact with officers, the victim was uncooperative, thus officers were unable to establish probable cause related to the domestic disturbance. The suspect was charged with resisting and obstructing.
WEST: Runaway Juvenile – 12:34 am. A mother reported her 15-year-old daughter ran away after an argument. An ATL was aired and the juvenile was listed as missing.
EAST: Suspicious vehicle – 12:45 am. Officers observed a vehicle operating recklessly on E Washington Ave. The vehicle eluded an attempted traffic stop but was later located unoccupied. Officers discovered a stolen firearm and illegal drugs and paraphernalia in the car. Investigation continuing.