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 12/07/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/08/2023, MPD received 426 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 (84), East (84), Midtown (48), North (72), South (48), West (76), and Other (14). "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.
12/07
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 8:38 am. Dispatch received a report of a body found in the 200 block of Bram St. Officers and medical examiner responded. No signs of trauma were observed on the decedent. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Traffic Incident – 9:24 am. Officers responded to the area of Sycamore Ave near Walsh Rd where a train car jumped the tracks and was partially blocking Sycamore Ave. Police redirected traffic until the roadway was clear.
NORTH: Traffic Crash – 10:30 am. Officers responded to the intersection of E Washington Ave and Wright St where a vehicle rear ended another vehicle. No injuries were reported.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:19 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 49-year-old male suspect yelled at the victim and raised his fist as if to strike her. The suspect was no longer on scene when police arrived. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Residential Burglary – 2:48 pm. The victim reported that when he returned home from work, he discovered an unknown suspect had forced entry to his apartment and stolen cash, electronics and a firearm. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 6:08 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a 61-year-old man was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Fraud – 7:03 pm. Officers responded to East Towne Mall where the 35-year-old male suspect tried to pass a bad check. The suspect was arrested on a warrant and newly charged with check fraud and carrying a concealed knife.
CENTRAL: Non-Residential Burglary – 10:18 pm. Officers responded to the U-Haul for a burglar alarm. One of the suspects on scene (32-year-old male) was arrested on a warrant and outstanding probable cause.
12/08
NORTH: Runaway Juvenile – 12:02 am. A mother reported her 16-year-old daughter had run away. The juvenile was listed as missing and an ATL was aired.
CENTRAL: Battery – 1:52 am. Officers responded to the 300 block of N Henry St where two female suspects were fighting. The 20-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with battery to LE, resist/obstruct, and disorderly conduct. The 26-year-old suspect was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.