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 10/19/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/20/2023, MPD received 441 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 (67), East (83), Midtown (84), North (63), South (59), West (70), 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.
Priority calls only from 10:04pm to 1:00am and from 2:47am to 4:10am due to calls for service.
10/19
EAST: Threats Complaint – 7:17 am. Officers provided extra patrol at Whitehorse Middle School due to information received on a tip line about a potential threat.
CENTRAL: Traffic Crash – 8:30 am. A 42-year-old motorist struck a pedestrian crossing Wisconsin Ave at Langdon St. The suspect was cited for traffic violations.
EAST: Information – 9:00 am. MG&E employees notified police they discovered photos of child sexual abuse on a property where they were working. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 2:12 pm. During an argument the 26-year-old male suspect prevented the victim from leaving, scratched her and threatened to hit her with a belt. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, battery and false imprisonment.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 5:33 pm. Officers responded to a hair salon where the 38-year-old male suspect threatened staff and knocked over styling tools, injuring an employee. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and battery.
CENTRAL: Drug Overdose – 7:19 pm. Officers responded with MFD paramedics to a residence where a woman had stopped breathing and did not have a pulse. She was revived with naloxone and transported to a hospital. No charges were substantiated.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 8:11 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 28-year-old male suspect damaged a wall and a door in the home and slashed the victim's tires. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and damage to property.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 10:02 pm. Officers responded to the area of N Pinckney St and E Mifflin St where a 33-year-old female attempted to stab a 32-year-old male and threatened to kill him. The female was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct while armed. The male was charged with disorderly conduct. Incident report completed on MPD website.
10/20
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:20 am. Officers responded to an apartment where the 45-year-old male suspect was pounding on the door and threatening to beat the residents inside. The suspect was highly intoxicated and incorrectly believed he was at his own apartment. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:54 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 21-year-old male suspect struck two victims. The suspect was arrested for physical abuse of a child, domestic disorderly conduct and domestic battery.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:51 am. Officers responded to a bar where the 33-year-old female suspect punched a bouncer and shoved patrons. The suspect was arrested for battery, disorderly conduct and multiple counts of felony bail jumping.
CENTRAL: OWI – 2:14 am. An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was swerving all over the road. The 46-year-old male driver was arrested for OMVWI 4th, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana. A 38-year-old male suspect was also arrested when he arrived on scene and shoved a sergeant. This suspect was charged with resisting/obstructing.