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 10/05/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/06/2023, MPD received 455 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 (104), East (75), Midtown (61), North (88), South (52), West (65), and Other (10). "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 11:05am to 5:15pm and from 6:45pm to 8:10pm due to calls for service.
10/05
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 4:54 am. The 39-year-old female suspect made several unfounded calls to dispatch while intoxicated. The suspect was arrested and charged with bail jumping.
NORTH: Sex Offense Misc - 7:45 am. A woman driving to work observed the 36-year-old male suspect engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior at a bus stop. The suspect was arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious behavior.
NORTH: Check Person – 9:38 am. Officers observed a woman with an active Chapter 51 return driving in the 3500 block of E Washington Ave. Officers stopped the subject and took her into protective custody. She was transported to a hospital.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 12:34 pm. Officers responded to Brittingham Park where a 58-year-old male was found deceased. The death is not considered to be suspicious at this time. Incident report completed on MPD website.
WEST: Death Investigation – 1:08 pm. A family member discovered the 32-year-old man deceased in their residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
SOUTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 2:11 pm. Officers responded to Tellurian detox where a patient was making suicidal statements. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. The man was placed into protective custody and transported to a hospital.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 2:28 pm. Officers responded to the 4600 block of East Towne Blvd where the 17-year-old male suspect strangled the victim and struck her in the face. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, battery and strangulation, all with a domestic enhancer. Suspect is at large. Incident report completed on MPD website.
EAST: Theft from Auto – 4:59 pm. Staff at a restaurant alerted a patron that the 27-year-old male suspect was rummaging through his car. The owner of the car went out to his vehicle where the suspect pulled out a knife. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct while armed, theft, and resisting.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 7:01 pm. Officers responded to the area of Lake St and University Ave where the victim reported that the 47-year-old male suspect pointed a knife at her. The suspect was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed knife, disorderly conduct while armed and obstructing as he provided a false name and DOB to officers.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 7:19 pm. Officers responded to the 100 block of S Pinckney St where the 30-year-old male suspect was disturbing patrons at a restaurant and threatened staff when he was asked to leave. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of cocaine.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 7:57 pm. Officers and MFD paramedics responded to a residence where a 70-year-old man was found down. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful. Nothing suspicious on scene.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 8:17 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 30-year-old male suspect shouted at and headbutted the victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
10/06
NORTH: Weapons Offense – 1:23 am. Officers responded to a residence where a witness reported a man was stabbed during a fight. The witness told police the man left the scene before police arrived. A 21-year-old male suspect was arrested for a probation violation and a 28-year-old male suspect was arrested on multiple warrants. Officers were unable to locate the victim. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 3:12 am. Officers responded to a hospital to place a patient under an emergency detention at the request of Journey Mental Health.