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 1/31/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 2/1/2024, MPD received 378 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 (60),East (75), Midtown (72), North (55), South (48), West (61), 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.
1/31
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 5:50 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 47-year-old female subject. Probable cause developed to arrest the subject for domestic disorderly conduct while armed.
CENTRAL: Non-Residential Burglary – 6:55 a.m. Officers responded to a burglary that occurred at a business. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 10:00 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (23-year-old male). Entry was made to the residence and the subject was located deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
SOUTH: Child Abuse – 3:44 p.m. Officers responded to a report of child abuse. Probable cause developed to arrest a 39-year-old male subject for child abuse. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 3:46 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic battery.
EAST: Attempted Stolen Auto – 4:18 p.m. A subject stole a wallet and keys from the victim. The subject attempted to steal the victim's vehicle but was unsuccessful. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Retail Theft – 5:30 p.m. Officers responded to a retail theft in progress involving a 47-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for felony retail theft, misdemeanor retail theft (2 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting causing great bodily harm to an officer and a parole hold.
NORTH: Battery – 8:16 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a battery that took place at school during the day between students. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 9:33 p.m. A 17-year-old male subject was reported as missing/runaway and possibly suicidal. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. The juvenile was located safe.
2/1
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 12:49 a.m. Officers responded to check for a suspicious vehicle/subject. A 43-year-old male subject was located in his vehicle huffing some sort of paint thinner. The subject was arrested for abuse of a hazardous substance.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:42 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old female subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject for domestic disorderly conduct.