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 12/11/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/12/2023, MPD received 423 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 (75), East (85), Midtown (65), North (64), South (53), West (74), and Other (7). "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.
12/11
Priority calls only from 6:15 pm to 7:20 pm due to calls for service.
WEST: Traffic Incident – 10:20 am. Officers responded after a vehicle crashed into a tree on Junction Road. The driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance– 10:58 am. A program called and wanted MPD to take a woman into protective custody. She was placed at a hospital late Monday night.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 11:25 am. A man contacted police about a hit and run crash. The 40-year-old man had an outstanding warrant and was taken into custody without incident.
SOUTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 11:55 am. Officers assisted Journey Mental Health with an emergency detention. Later in the day, officers then transported the patient to a medical facility for additional care.
MIDTOWN: Traffic Incident – 12:22 pm. A TEST officer and a patrol officer were monitoring traffic near West High School. A vehicle was pulled over for equipment violations. The 23-year-old male driver was arrested for 2nd-offense OWI and released to a responsible party. Incident Report completed.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 12:57 pm. A man had not been seen or heard from in several days. He was located deceased inside his apartment. Nothing suspicious found on scene.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:01 pm. A 35-year-old male was taken into custody without incident for battery and disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Missing Adult – 5:18 pm. Police contacted after family members had not heard from an adult male for several days.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:55 pm. Officers responded to a person experiencing suicidal thoughts. This person was armed with a hammer and wanted officers to shoot them. Officers patiently talked with this person and convinced them to drop the weapon. They remained with the person until CARES arrived.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance– 6:03 pm. Officers responded to a fight between family members. A 32-year-old male suspect is arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery to an elder person and felony bail jumping. The suspect made threats toward officers as he was taken into custody, resulting in additional charges.
EAST: Missing Adult – 7:34 pm. A woman never contacted family following a trip to a medical clinic.
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