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 10/17/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/18/2023, MPD received 418 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 (72),East (80), Midtown (78), North (66), South (48), West (65), 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.
10/17
Priority calls only from 3:55 p.m. to 4:52 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 5:27 p.m. to 9:18 p.m. due to calls for service.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 8:50 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Battery – 9:59 a.m. Officers responded to East High School for a student who was physically assaulted. Charges forthcoming for a 17-year-old female for physical abuse of a child, strangulation and disorderly conduct. A second involved subject may receive the same charges (party to a crime). Investigation continuing.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 11:58 a.m. A 57-year-old male subject, with probable cause for his arrest, was taken into custody. A medical clearance was required and the subject ended up being admitted to the hospital. Officers disengaged at this time.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:24 p.m. A 48-year-old male subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
EAST: Battery – 12:32 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a battery. The victim reported 6-7 male subjects took her backpack and physically assaulted her. The victim lost teeth during the assault. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:19 p.m. A 56-year-old male subject, with outstanding probable cause, was observed and attempted to walk away from officers. The subject was taken into custody. The subject was arrested on outstanding probable cause, outstanding warrants and new charges for resisting, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon.
NORTH: Juvenile Arrest – 3:30 p.m. A 12-year-old male subject, wanted for burglary, was observed and took off on foot when he saw officers. The subject was taken into custody and booked into the Juvenile Reception Center.
MIDTOWN: Check Area – 4:31 p.m. A caller reported that another vehicle backed into him and that a passenger in the other vehicle pointed a gun at him. The caller refused in-person contact with officers. Cameras in the area checked and nothing concerning located. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Residential Burglary – 5:12 p.m. Officers responded to a residential burglary in progress. A broken window was located. Residence cleared with no one located. 4 subjects observed/located nearby and determined to be involved. 4 male juveniles (ages 16, 14, 13, 15) were arrested for burglary. The 16-year-old was also charged with criminal damage to property.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 9:56 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 16-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:57 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 47-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic bail jumping and resisting causing soft tissue injury.
WEST: Armed Robbery – 11:49 p.m. A victim was robbed of cash. During the course of the robbery, two rounds were fired. 2 shell casings located. The victim sustained a minor laceration to his head. Investigation continuing.