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 5/9/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 5/10/2024, MPD received 449 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 (78), Midtown (81), North (69), South (54), West (66), 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.
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East/Death Investigation – 9:35am: Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (76-year-old male). Entry made and the subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
West/Death Investigation – 3:25pm: Officers responded, along with MFD, to a report of a body in a retention pond at Elver Park. The subject (44-year-old male) was pulled from the pond and determined to be deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
North/Disturbance – 5:14pm: Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. A 45-year-old male subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed. A 61-year-old male subject was given an order-in for disorderly conduct.
North: Check Area – 6:30pm: Officers responded to a report of a subject "playing with a gun". A shot was reportedly fired. Investigation revealed that two juveniles had been manipulating a gun when a round was inadvertently fired. Entry made to a unit where the shot was fired to ensure no one was hurt. No injuries located. A gun was recovered. Projectile recovered. Juveniles would not acknowledge they were involved. Parents cooperative. Safety planning discussed.
North/Missing Adult – 7:25pm:A 28-year-old female was reported as missing. The subject was located and her caregivers are facilitating having her seen at a local hospital for suicidal ideations.
East/Stolen Auto – 7:32pm: A vehicle was reported as stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
Midtown/Check Person – 11:20pm: Officers responded to a report of a subject slumped over in a vehicle. Officers broke into the vehicle to access the subject, who appeared to be having a medical event. The subject was transported to a local hospital.
Midtown/Check Person – 11:20pm: Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and transported to a local hospital where they were voluntarily admitted.