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 11/09/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/10/2023, MPD received 478 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 (105), East (89), Midtown (64), North (83), South (53), West (72), and Other (12). "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 1:18pm to 4:00pm and from 5:37pm to 7:44pm due to calls for service.
11/09
WEST: Residential Burglary – 8:29 am. A victim reported an unidentified suspect took a garage door opener from a car parked in the driveway and entered his home through the garage. The suspect stole a purse and wallet from the home and then stole the vehicle in the driveway. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Sexual Assault of a Child – 9:37am. A victim reported that her stepfather sexually abused her. Officers assisted CPS with an investigation. CPS created a safety plan and found placement for the victim.
EAST: Death Investigation – 9:54 am. Officers responded with MFD paramedics to a residence where a subject had called for an ambulance. MFD transported the 57-year-old man to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Child Abuse – 11:57 am. The victim reported his mother slapped him. Officers assisted CPS with the investigation. CPS created a safety plan and found placement for the victim. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 2:37 pm. Officers made contact at the hospital with a victim who reported that a female subject had stabbed him during an argument. The wound was not life threatening. The female subject provided a conflicting story. No charges have been substantiated for either party. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:15 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a 53-year-old male suspect struck the victim and pushed her to the floor. The suspect was arrested for physical abuse to an elder.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 4:27 pm. Officers responded to a residence where neighbors saw that mail was piling up. The 69-year-old female resident was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Weapons Offense – 4:49 pm. A father reported an unidentified suspect shot at his son with a BB gun while his son was walking to school. His son was not injured. Officers consulted with the MMSD security director.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 9:28 pm. Officers responded to a residence for a report of an unwanted person who was under the influence of drugs. The 24-year-old female suspect was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substance w/o prescription.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 9:33 pm. Officers responded to an apartment building where callers to dispatch reported the 50-year-old male suspect was behaving strangely. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, trespassing and resisting.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 9:59 pm. Officers responded to the Majestic where security had escorted the 27-year-old male suspect outside due to his disruptive behavior. The suspect continued to yell at security once outside the establishment. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing.