The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to in twenty-four (24) hour periods. 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 03/15/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/18/2024, MPD received 1,193 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 (256), East (225), Midtown (197), North (186), South (118), West (185), and Other (26). "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.
03/15
Priority calls for service only from 6:24 p.m. to 8:39 p.m.
Priority calls for service only from 10:06 p.m. to 1:44 a.m.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 6:20 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a 43-year-old man was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Suspicious Person – 10:20 a.m. A juvenile reported being approached by a stranger. Investigation ongoing.
NORTH: Theft – 10:44 a.m. A victim reported a 30-year-old male suspect stole his phone. Officers contacted the suspect and issued him a municipal citation for theft. The suspect had warrants for his arrest and was booked into jail.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:12 p.m. Victim assaulted by 25-year-old male suspect multiple times. Suspect arrested for 2nd degree reckless endangerment, damage to property, battery and disorderly conduct while armed.
SOUTH: Check Person – 12:38 p.m. Officers received information someone may have been stabbed. No signs of a disturbance, stabbing or injuries found.
EAST: Traffic Crash – 6:20 p.m. Officers responded to a fatal hit-and-run involving a cyclist. Investigation continues. Incident report completed.
SOUTH: Check Person – 6:55 p.m. Officers responded to a theft. A man said suicidal comments during their investigation. Journey Mental Health consulted.
SOUTH: Weapons Offense – 7:18 p.m. Officers responded to an apartment building where the 25-year-old male suspect was armed with a knife and attempting to enter a unit. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed.
EAST: Death Investigation – 9:57 p.m. Officers responded after a 75-year-old man was found lying on the sidewalk. Life-saving measures were performed, but the man passed. Nothing suspicious located at the scene.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 11:27 p.m. Officers responded after a fight over house cleanliness turned physical. A 26-year-old female suspect arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
03/16
Priority calls for service only from 5:36 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.
WEST: Sexual Assault – 4:15 a.m. The victim reported that a known suspect sexually assaulted her. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Check Person – 5:15 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a woman was experiencing a mental health crisis. The woman was conveyed to a hospital. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health.
EAST: Death Investigation – 8:03 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a 62-year-old man was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 8:50 a.m. Officers received information a crime was committed at an address. Officers determine the information was false and the resident was a victim of swatting. Investigation continues.
CENTRAL: Battery – 10:55 a.m. Officers responded to a clinic where the 42-year-old female suspect bit the victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with substantial battery.
EAST: Missing Juvenile/Runaway – 4:09 p.m. Juvenile reported missing and entered into database.
EAST: Check Person – 4:19 p.m. Officers dispatched to a residence for domestic incident.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 5:01 p.m. Victim arrives home to find a door damaged and a known suspect inside. Probable Cause developed for 34-year-old male for fleeing and eluding and criminal damage to property.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 5:52 p.m. Officers dispatched to a residence to check on a person's wellbeing. Journey Mental Health consulted.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 7:03 p.m. Officers dispatched for intoxicated man who was in the roadway. Man placed into protective custody.
EAST: Missing Juvenile/Runaway – 7:15 p.m. Officers responded after juvenile didn't have funds to pay for food. Juvenile was listed as missing from Crawford County.
NORTH: Check Property – 7:30 p.m. Blood found on outside of a building likely from an injured animal. No injured parties located.
03/17
Priority calls for service only from 10:55 p.m. to 12:11 a.m.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:31 a.m. Officers sent to a hotel for a domestic disturbance.
EAST: Drug Incident/Investigation – 7:20 a.m. A 33-year-old male suspect arrested after drugs located inside vehicle during traffic stop.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 11:26 a.m. Witnesses reported seeing a man armed with a crowbar damaging a bus shelter. Suspect arrested.
NORTH: Missing Juvenile/Runaway – 11:27 A.m. Juvenile reported missing. Information entered in appropriate databases.
EAST: Missing Adult – 11:44 a.m. Teen made suicidal statements and ran away from her home. Officers searched the area with a K-9 unit.
EAST: Missing Juvenile/Runaway – 1:27 p.m. Juvenile reported missing. Information entered in appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Violation of Court Order – 1:30 p.m. A 22-year-old male suspect was arrested for violating a court order and misdemeanor bail jumping.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 1:52 p.m. A woman was injured during an argument with the suspect. A 25-year-old male suspect arrested for domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
EAST: OMVWI Arrest/Intoxicated Driver – 2:07 p.m. A man was found slumped over his steering wheel with his vehicle in driver. A 34-year-old male suspect arrested for OWI. He was also cited for his involvement in another traffic incident earlier in the day.
CENTRAL: Probation/Parole – 4:45 p.m. Officer notices person urinating in front of a business on State Street. Person was on parole and intoxicated, which is in violation of conditions.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 6:15 p.m. Officers responded to an intoxicated person making suicidal statements.
CENTRAL: Battery – 8:57 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an injured person lying in a parking lot. A 56-year-old male suspect arrested for substantial battery, disorderly conduct and bail jumping. The victim was taken to the hospital for her injuries.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 9:33 p.m. While investigating a stolen auto case, a 61-year-old woman was arrested on multiple warrants and for resisting.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 10:03 p.m. Man left his car running while he ran into get food from a restaurant. Officers found the stolen vehicle in the area. Two people ran from the vehicle. A drone operator and K-9 team assisted in the search for the suspects. A suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without an owner's consent (party to a crime), theft and felony bail jumping.
3/18
SOUTH: Check Property – 1:54 a.m. Someone reported hearing one shot fired outside an apartment. Officers checked the area but did not find any casings, damage or other witnesses.