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 03/07/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/08/2024, MPD received 436 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 (94), East (80), Midtown (69), North (61), South (38), West (83), 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.
Priority calls for service only from 10:25am to 11:55am, from 1:10pm to 3:13pm and from 6:44pm to 8:15pm.
03/07
MIDTOWN: OMVWI – 5:03 am. Officers responded to the Speedway gas station where the suspect vehicle was on the sidewalk with the driver unresponsive. The 52-year-old male suspect was cited for OWI 1st.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 10:08 am. Officers responded to a residence where an 85-year-old man was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
WEST: Death Investigation – 10:10 am. Officers responded to a residence where a 75-year-old woman was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Child Neglect – 12:04 pm. Officers responded to a parking lot for a report of an unattended child running around a car. Officers contacted the parents in the vehicle and arrested the 32-year-old male for child neglect and possession of drug paraphernalia, and the 31-year-old female for child neglect. CPS was notified and responded to the scene.
MIDTOWN: Threats Complaint – 3:19 pm. Officers responded to a hospital where a man threatened a nurse. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health who placed a Chapter 51 hold on him. The man was placed into protective custody and conveyed to a mental health facility.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:55 pm. Officers responded to a residence to take a 35-year-old female suspect into custody who had multiple warrants for her arrest. The suspect was newly charged with obstruction and conveyed to jail.
EAST: Child Neglect – 4:22 pm. Officers responded to a hotel to locate a 62-year-old male suspect with a warrant for his arrest. Officers found a small child alone in the hotel room. Officers consulted with CPS who arranged placement for the child. The suspect was arrested and newly charged with child neglect.
EAST: Traffic Arrest – 5:19 pm. An officer observed a driver at Atwood Ave and Rusk St not yielding to pedestrians at the crosswalk. The officer determined there was probable cause to arrest the 28-year-old male suspect for a previous incident. The suspect was cited for failure to yield to pedestrians and conveyed to jail.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident/Investigation – 5:29 pm. Officers responded to the 100 block of State St where a 36-year-old male and 49-year-old male were observed on city cameras using illegal drugs. Both suspects were arrested and charged with possession of crack cocaine and trespass. The 36-year-old suspect was also charged with delivery of crack cocaine.
EAST: Armed Robbery – 5:34 pm. The victim reported that the 40-year-old male suspect pointed a gun at her and stole the key to a vehicle out of her purse. The suspect and victim have a child in common and have been disputing ownership of the car. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct while armed and armed robbery. Suspect is at large.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 7:36 pm. Officers and MFD paramedics responded to a residence where a 77-year-old woman had fallen. While being tended to by paramedics, the woman stopped breathing. Life-saving measures were unsuccessful. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Check Person – 9:16 pm. Officers contacted a man outside the east district station who was engaging in self harm. The man was conveyed to a local hospital. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health.
SOUTH: Weapons Offense – 10:16 pm. Officers responded to Esther Beach Park where shell casings were found in the driveway. Officers did not locate any damage to property or signs of injured persons. Officers collected video footage from a home security system which captured audio of the shots being fired. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Runaway Juvenile – 11:41 pm. A father reported his 13- and 15-year-old daughters had not returned home from school. The juveniles were listed as missing and an ATL was aired.
03/08
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 1:26 am. Officers assisted Journey Mental Health with an emergency detention at a local hospital.