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 05/23/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/24/2023, 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 (67),East (97), Midtown (46), North (74), South (53), West (55), and Other (9). "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.
05/23
WEST: Unwanted Person – 4:14 a.m. Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject (39-year-old male). The subject was advised to leave the area which he did but he returned and made a disturbance. The subject was again offered the opportunity to leave the area and he refused. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and trespassing.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 9:13 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male who was found to be impaired by meth. The subject was arrested and transported to jail after a medical clearance.
EAST: Crash – 12:27 p.m. Officers responded to a vehicle vs. building crash. Witnesses reported seeing the driver (37-year-old male)/vehicle go through a stop sign, through an intersection, over a curb, striking a AT&T junction box and coming to a stop on a loading platform of a vacant business. The driver was unconscious and Naloxone had to be administered. The subject was transported to a local hospital. The subject was subsequently arrested and conveyed to jail for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), a stop sign signal violation and a probation hold.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 3:26 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and domestic criminal damage to property.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 4:25 p.m. A 43-year-old male subject, with outstanding probable cause, was observed at Elver Park. The subject was taken into custody and charged with mistreating animals, not providing proper shelter, not providing food and water, obstructing, possession with intent to deliver THC and possession of THC within 1,000 feet of a park.
NORTH: Sexual Assault of a Child – 4:50 p.m. Officers received a report of a sexual assault of a child that occurred in another state – MPD notified the proper jurisdiction. Child Protective Services notified.
NORTH: Disturbance – 6:40 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving mace being sprayed on a Metro bus. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Battery – 8:34 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 18-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 9:52 p.m. A 32-year-old male subject, with conditions to not possess/drink alcohol/drugs, was observed on State St with marijuana. The subject was arrested for possession of THC, throwing/discharging bodily fluids and battery/threats to law enforcement.
WEST: Found Child – 10:34 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 5-year-old child found alone in a parking lot. The child was reunited with his parent. No other concerns identified. Child Protective Service notified.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:47 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
05/24
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 1:27 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject passed out in a vehicle. K9 alerted on the vehicle. A 52-year-old male subject was arrested for possession of meth, possession of schedule I/II narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping.
EAST: Suspicious Person – 2:22 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject walking around the parking lot of a car dealership. A 27-year-old male subject entered a truck in the back lot. Officers set up on the vehicle/subject. The subject was ultimately taken into custody, despite his resistance. Charges forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 3:02 a.m. Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive subject (44-year-old female). Evidence of drug use observed. Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.