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 2/19/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 2/20/2024, MPD received 460 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 (70),East (97), Midtown (69), North (101), South (42), West (70), and Other (11). "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.
2/19
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 5:00 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a wanted subject (40-year-old male) on scene at an address. The subject attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended. The subject was arrested on the outstanding warrants, resisting and possession of drug paraphernalia.
EAST: Disturbance – 10:41 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 28-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and outstanding warrants.
WEST: Mental Health Response – 12:11 p.m. Officers responded to a request from Crisis to assist with a subject in need of mental health assistance. The subject was taken into protective custody and placed at a local facility. Officers disengaged.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:59 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 22-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery, an outstanding warrant and a parole hold.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 5:00 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 35-year-old male subject walking in traffic and throwing items at vehicles. Officers arrived on scene and the subject attempted to run away. The subject was apprehended and arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting.
CENTRAL: Threats Complaint – 5:12 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a threats complaint. Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located. Investigation continuing. *20-year-old male subject arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, battery, intimidation of a victim and false imprisonment.
WEST: Check Person – 5:16 p.m. Officers responded to a report of elder abuse/neglect. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 6:21 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 31-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 8:01 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance involving three men with a gun threatening a female subject. The male subjects fled in a vehicle. Fitchburg PD located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. 3 subjects detained. A gun was located. Investigation continuing. *A 27-year-old male subject was arrested for 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety. A 24-year-old male subject was arrested for 2nd degree reckless endangering safety (party to a crime) and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense).
MIDTOWN: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 10:27 p.m. A 16-year-old male subject was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Check Person – 11:52 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital due to self-inflicted injuries. The subject was admitted and officers disengaged.
2/20
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 12:45 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic 2nd degree reckless endangering safety, substantial battery and disorderly conduct.