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 01/11/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 01/12/2024, MPD received 412 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 (62), East (66), Midtown (85), North (82), South (52), West (52), and Other (13). "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.
01/11
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 6:11 am. Officers made contact with a man who was feeling suicidal. The man was voluntarily transported to a hospital and left in the care of medical staff.
NORTH: Child Abuse – 6:44 am. Officers made contact with a 9-year-old girl who called 911 stating her mother had kicked and punched her. The mother reported that her daughter had pulled out some of her baby brother's hair while she was left to care for him. Officers consulted with CPS. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 8:55 am. Officers responded to a residence where a man jumped from a balcony. Nothing suspicious on scene.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 10:28 am. Officers responded to a hospital to assist with an emergency detention. Officers then transported the subject to a mental health facility.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident/Investigation – 1:17 pm. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle engaged in suspicious activity with illegal window tint. The 35-year-old male driver was arrested for possession with intent to deliver THC, cocaine and fentanyl, as well as obstructing.
WEST: Battery – 3:05 pm. Officers responded to a clinic where the 66-year-old male suspect punched a security guard. The suspect was arrested and charged with battery to a healthcare worker and disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 3:08 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 43-year-old female suspect, who was armed with a knife, knocked for a prolonged period of time on the door and then stabbed the door with the knife. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct while armed and damage to property.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 3:44 pm. Officers responded to the 2200 block of Van Hise Ave where the 15-year-old male suspect stabbed the victim. The victim sustained a minor injury. The suspect was arrested and charged with battery.
NORTH: Sexual Assault of a Child – 5:34 pm. Officers worked with CPS to investigate an alleged sexual assault of a child. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 7:43 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 22-year-old male suspect struck, strangled and bit the victim. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct, mayhem, strangulation and battery. Suspect is at large.
SOUTH: OMVWI – 8:42 pm. Officers responded to a crash near the beltline and Fish Hatchery Rd. The 29-year-old female driver was arrested and charged with OWI 3rd with passenger under 16 and obstructing.
CENTRAL: Disturbance - 9:31 pm. A victim reported that a 47-year-old male threatened her with a knife and a gun. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and possession of methamphetamine.
EAST: Assist Police – 11:30 pm. Iowa County Sheriff's Office requested help locating a missing juvenile. Officers located the juvenile and a 38-year-old male who was arrested for carrying a concealed knife.
01/12
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 12:17 am. Officers responded to a hospital to contact a female subject who underwent an FNE. No charges were substantiated.
CENTRAL: OMVWI – 1:35 am. Officers came upon a vehicle stopped in the 800 block of E Johnson St with a cyclist standing nearby. The cyclist believed the driver to be intoxicated. Officers determined the 53-year-old male driver was too intoxicated to safely perform SFSTs. The suspect was arrested and charged with OWI 1st and going armed while intoxicated.