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 04/06/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 04/07/2023, 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 (63), East (87), Midtown (57), North (73), South (41), West (50), and Other (26). "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 3:49pm to 6:34pm, and from 7:32pm to 8:44pm due to calls for service. Priority calls only began again at 4:31am and was still in place at the publishing of the latest information.
04/06
CITY-WIDE: Adult Arrested Person - 12:30 pm. Officers took into custody a 28-year-old male suspect with several warrants for his arrest. The suspect was newly charged with 1st degree reckless endangerment, possession of cocaine, possession of THC with intent to distribute, flee/elude LE, and possession of controlled substance.
NORTH: Disturbance – 2:54 pm. Officers responded to the Super 8 Motel for a report of a woman attempting to stab a man. A 36-year-old female suspect was arrested for 2nd degree reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct while armed, and bail jumping. A 28-year-old male suspect was arrested on a plethora of drug possession charges as well as carrying a concealed knife.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 6:16 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a family member found a 59-year-old woman deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
SOUTH: Child Abuse – 7:20 pm. Officers responded to a residence to investigate a report of child abuse. Officers contacted CPS and a safety plan was put in place. Investigation continuing.
04/07
SOUTH: Sexual Assault – 1:49 am. A victim reported a known subject sexually assaulted her. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Disturbance – 1:51 am. Officers responded to a residence where a man reported a woman had pulled a gun on him during a disagreement. The involved parties provided conflicting stories. No charges were substantiated.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 1:59 am. Officers responded to a residence where a 21-year-old man fell from a second story balcony and succumbed to his injuries. A 24-year-old suspect was arrested for resist/obstruct and discharging bodily fluids.
EAST: Assist State Patrol – 2:50 am. Officers assisted State Patrol with a traffic crash investigation on I90.