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 10/12/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/13/2023, MPD received 394 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 (70), East (87), Midtown (60), North (73), South (48), West (43), and Other (13). "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.
10/12
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 8:22 am. A 67-year-old woman was found down in her residence. MFD paramedics performed life-saving measures but were unsuccessful in reviving the patient. Nothing suspicious on scene.
MIDTOWN: Check Property – 9:30 am. Officers provided extra patrol at Memorial High School. No issues were reported.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 10:22 am. The victim reported that during an argument, the 28-year-old male suspect strangled her and threatened to kill her. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic strangulation and disorderly conduct. Suspect is at large.
EAST: Retail Theft – 3:09 pm. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Thierer Rd for reports of an impaired man wandering in the area. Officers learned that the 31-year-old male suspect had stolen merchandise from a nearby business. The suspect was arrested for retail theft, disorderly conduct and damage to property.
MIDTOWN: Theft – 4:27 pm. Officers took a report of a stolen firearm. The firearm was entered as stolen in the appropriate data base.
EAST: Information – 6:38 pm. Officers received information about the possible whereabouts of a missing 16-year-old boy. Officers reached out to authorities in the appropriate jurisdiction.
10/13
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:26 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 29-year-old male suspect grabbed the victim, pulled her hair and slapped her. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Residential Burglary – 2:42 am. The victim reported she woke up and saw someone standing in her bedroom doorway. The suspect then left. Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 3:20 am. Officers responded to the area of W Mifflin St and State St for a report of a disturbance between two males and a female. Officers determined that the 58-year-old female suspect had attempted to steal from the two men. The suspect was arrested for attempted theft and resisting.