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 05/24/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/25/2023, MPD received 380 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 (55),East (72), Midtown (63), North (72), South (48), West (55), and Other (15). "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.
05/24
Priority calls only from 6:53 p.m. to 11:32 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Road Rage – 8:19 a.m. A driver/victim reported another driver tailgated him and then fired a shot at him. The victim's driver side window shattered. No injuries reported. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Crash – 8:38 a.m. Officers responded to a crash on the Beltline near Todd Drive. The vehicle/driver went off the roadway, over a grassy area and struck another vehicle. A driver was transported to a local hospital as a precaution. The driver was cited for failure to maintain control.
SOUTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 11:05 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. Emergency detention sought. Final outcome pending.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 3:44 p.m. A 43-year-old male subject was taken into custody for bail jumping (6 counts).
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 4:59 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. Attempt to locate aired. Phone ping attempted. Areas checked. Subject contacted via phone but she refused to meet with officers. Subject determined to be with another family member who is taking them to a hospital in another jurisdiction for an assessment. *Subject ended up being evaluated at a local hospital in the city. An emergency detention was sought and not approved. The subject was released with a safety plan. Officers disengaged.
EAST: Disturbance – 7:06 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 59-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and outstanding warrants.
EAST: Disturbance – 7:31 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 13-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed and conveyed to the Juvenile Reception Center.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 9:35 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver provided false identification. A passenger refused to identify himself. The 27-year-old male driver/subject was arrested for misappropriation of ID and outstanding warrants. A 35-year-old male passenger was arrested on an outstanding warrant. A 37-year-old male passenger was arrested for bail jumping (6 counts).
NORTH: Check Area – 10:21 p.m. Officers responded to Straubel Street for a report of single shot fired followed by a vehicle speeding away. No evidence of shots fired located at this time.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 10:27 p.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered in Middleton. The driver (34-year-old male) was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent and burglary. MPD assisted with notifying the registered owner regarding status of their vehicle.
05/25
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:58 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving numerous subjects on W. Main St. A victim on scene sustained non-life threatening injuries. Primary aggressors not on scene. Probable cause developed to arrest two subjects once they are located.
SOUTH: Assist EMS – 3:42 a.m. Officers responded, along with EMS, to a report of a subject experiencing a drug overdose. Naloxone administered before MPD/MFD arrived. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. No charges substantiated at this time.