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 12/18/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/19/2023, MPD received 376 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 (58),East (98), Midtown (69), North (48), South (37), West (54), 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.
12/18
Priority calls only from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Stolen/Recovered Vehicle – 8:20 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was located/recovered on the side of a roadway.
MIDTOWN: Threats Complaint – 9:10 a.m. Officers investigating a threats complaint involving a juvenile. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 12:00 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (68-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Strong Armed Robbery – 12:58 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance/strong armed robbery involving a 50-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for battery, strong armed robbery and felony bail jumping (5 counts).
EAST: Check Person – 2:54 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and transported to a local hospital where they were voluntarily admitted.
EAST: Drug Incident – 3:01 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 42-year-old male subject experiencing a drug overdose. Naloxone was administered. The subject was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:02 p.m. A 19-year-old male subject was arrested on a probation/parole warrant.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 3:57 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 59-year-old male subject breaking into a vehicle. The subject was contacted and he resisted officers. The subject was arrested for theft of movable property, discharge of bodily fluids at a public safety worker, resisting causing soft tissue injury, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of THC, carrying a concealed weapon, misdemeanor bail jumping and felony bail jumping (2 counts).
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 4:14 p.m. A 32-year-old male subject, wanted, was located and taken into custody for battery, strangulation, disorderly conduct while armed and criminal damage to property.
WEST: Crash – 6:16 p.m. A 14-year-old female subject was told by her mother to take the vehicle to a store to get some items. The juvenile struck two vehicles in a parking garage, took out a garage door, drove through some fields and struck an electrical box. Traffic signs were also taken out during this driving incident. The juvenile attempted to walk away from the vehicle but officers detained her. The mother of the juvenile was contacted who confirmed she told her daughter to take the vehicle and that her daughter "knows how to drive." Other family members contacted to take care of the children. Previous concerns for child neglect in the home. Charges forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 11:48 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 34-year-old male subject refusing to leave the premises. The subject was arrested for trespass after notification.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 11:55 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 54-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for domestic battery.
12/19
WEST: Crash – 1:59 a.m. Officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the west bound lanes of the Beltline. The 31-year-old male driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense).