The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to from Friday morning to Monday morning. 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 07/21/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 07/24/2023, MPD received 1,263 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 (224), East (224), Midtown (197), North (257), South (168), West (161), and Other (32). "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.
07/21
Priority calls only from 3:19 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 9:21 p.m. to 12:19 a.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver – 10:47 a.m. An officer witnessed a traffic crash near the intersection of E Main St and S Blair St. The 53-year-old male driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st) and resisting. A 50-year-old female subject on scene was arrested for resisting as she was interfering with the investigation.
EAST: Disturbance – 11:55 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance involving a 21-year-old male subject (not on scene when officers arrived). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
EAST: Death Investigation – 1:24 p.m. Officers responded to an independent living facility where staff discovered an 80-year-old resident deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 3:24 p.m. Officers located a wanted 32-year-old male subject. The subject was taken into custody without incident and transported to jail.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 4:02 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia.
EAST: Fatal Crash – 9:06 p.m. Officers responded to E Washington Ave and Eagan Rd where a motorcyclist traveling at an extremely high rate of speed struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street. Both subjects succumbed to their injuries.
MIDTOWN: Drug Incident/Overdose – 10:14 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 28-year-old male subject who was experiencing a drug overdose. The subject was arrested for possession of heroin.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 11:03 p.m. Officers responded to a construction site in the 800 block of E Washington Ave where two subjects were seen climbing the unfinished building. One 25-year-old male subject was cited for trespassing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 1:08 a.m. Officers on routine patrol observed a firearm in an unoccupied car in the Buckeye Lot. The firearm was determined to be stolen. The 37-year-old male subject associated with the vehicle was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and receiving stolen property.
EAST: Damage to Property - 1:13 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where the 37-year-old female subject damaged the victim's car. The subject was cited for damage to property.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 1:36 a.m. Callers to dispatch as well as officers in the downtown area heard gunshots. Officers observed a 21-year-old male subject fleeing the scene on foot. The suspect was apprehended and arrested for resisting. Investigation continuing.
07/22
Priority calls only from 2:13 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 3:43 p.m. to 11:17 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Trespass – 4:51 a.m. Officers responded to a convenience store for subjects loitering. A 26-year-old male subject refused to leave the premises and became combative with officers while being taken into custody. The subject was arrested for resisting and battery to law enforcement.
EAST: Violation of Court Order – 7:20 a.m. The victim reported that the 43-year-old male subject had violated a harassment injunction. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the subject for disorderly conduct, violate restraining order, and bail jumping. The subject is at-large.
WEST: Check Person – 7:30 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. Journey Mental Health consulted. Officers disengaged as no legal action was deemed necessary.
WEST: Disturbance – 10:21 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 40-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Disturbance – 1:52 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct (3 counts) and resisting.
WEST: Juvenile Arrest – 2:19 p.m. A 15-year-old female subject who was listed as missing/AWOL from the Juvenile Reception Center was observed and detained. The subject was uncooperative with officers. The subject was transported to the Juvenile Reception Center and charged her with two counts of resisting.
EAST: Check Area – 3:20 p.m. Officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the area of Meinders Road. Shell casings located. Garage found to be struck by gunfire. Several male juveniles were observed fleeing the area. K9 track attempted. No injuries reported. Subjects remain at-large.
NORTH: Disturbance – 3:50 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 59-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed, threats to law enforcement and bail jumping.
SOUTH: Homicide – 6:38 p.m. Officers responded to the 2800 block of Warner St for a report of a subject who had been shot. A male subject was pronounced deceased at the residence. A firearm was recovered. A 64-year-old male subject was arrested for 1st degree intentional homicide. Incident Report released on MPD's website.
NORTH: Battery – 8:08 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 8:18 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 43-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for battery, disorderly conduct while armed and multiple counts of bail jumping.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 11:48 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. A 40-year-old male subject was arrested for domestic battery and disorderly conduct. Additional subjects may have been involved. Investigation continuing.
07/23
Priority calls only from 5:22 p.m. to 10:05 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Check Area – 12:55 a.m. Officers responded to the 4500 block of Milwaukee St for reports of shots fired. An unoccupied vehicle was found to have been struck by gunfire. A residence was also struck. Casings located/recovered. No reported injuries. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 2:18 a.m. A 23-year-old male subject was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession with intent to deliver fentanyl, resisting, possession of THC, felony bail jumping and a probation hold.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 3:25 a.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health consulted. Emergency detention sought/approved. Third-party transport completed the transport to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 3:32 a.m. A victim reported being sexually assaulted. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 4:42 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 38-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for domestic criminal damage to property.
NORTH: Residential Burglary – 2:09 p.m. Officers responded to a residential burglary where a firearm and electronics were stolen. The homeowner was given an order-in citation for felon in possession of a firearm. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 2:09 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
NORTH: Check Area – 5:19 p.m. A shooting was reported in the 2900 block of Hoard St. Officers obtained little cooperation at the scene. No casings located. No reported injuries or property damage at this time.
SOUTH: Weapons Violation – 5:29 p.m. Officers responded to the 2900 block of Coho St for a report of a subject shot. Officers rendered aid to the victim who was subsequently transported to a local hospital. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Missing Adult – 8:54 p.m. A 26-year-old female was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
SOUTH: Property Damage – 10:46 p.m. Officers responded to Leopold Elementary School for property damage. A window is located broken. No subjects located on scene.
07/24
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 12:51 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a missing/runaway juvenile (16-year-old female). Juvenile has a history of running away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Death Investigation – 1:54 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (60-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent had a history of health/medical concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 2:10 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a knife. A 46-year-old male subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed and obstructing.
NORTH: Check Area – 2:57 a.m. Officers responded to Di Loreto Ave for reports of shots fired. No evidence of shots fired located at this time.