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 05/17/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/18/2023, MPD received 402 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 (71),East (96), Midtown (61), North (65), South (42), West (53), and Other (14). "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.
05/17
Priority calls only from 3:14 p.m. to 4:34 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 5:48 p.m. to 7:53 p.m. due to calls for service.
MIDTOWN: Non-Residential Burglary – 4:50 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject (62-year-old male) actively stealing copper from a construction site. The subject was contacted and arrested for burglary and a probation/parole hold.
WEST: Death Investigation – 9:10 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (70-year-old male). Entry made to the residence and the subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
MIDTOWN: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 12:14 p.m. A 16-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Residential Burglary – 12:18 p.m. Officers responded to reports of several subjects inside a home that was recently burglarized. The subjects left the area in a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted. A 16-year-old male subject was arrested for burglary.
WEST: PNB/AED Response – 12:21 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject who collapsed. The subject was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Check Person – 2:35 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated suicidal subject who shot a round off in the residence. Contact made with the subject and a family member (who was uncooperative with police). Decision made to disengage from the residence at this time. Neighbors notified about police presence in the area.
NORTH: Non-Residential Burglary – 2:41 p.m. A victim reported that numerous items were missing/stolen from his storage locker. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 5:32 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
EAST: Disturbance – 5:36 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving numerous subjects. A handgun was reported to be involved, displayed and threats were made. Officers made contact with several subjects. Varying accounts for what occurred were provided to the officers. No gun was located. Officers ultimately disengaged from the area.
NORTH: Disturbance – 8:45 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 65-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed and battery.
SOUTH: Child Neglect – 9:30 p.m. Officers responded to a report of child neglect where a mother had not returned home when she said she would to relieve the babysitter. The children were placed into foster care. Contact with the mother has not occurred yet. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 10:08 p.m. Officers initially responded to a disturbance but located a wanted subject from out of state whom used several different names. The 44-year-old male was arrested on outstanding warrants from New Jersey for Sexual Assault of a Child, Sexual Assault and Endangering a Child's Welfare. Additional warrants/charges may be forthcoming.