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 06/25/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 06/26/2024, MPD received 496 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 (91), East (105), Midtown (75), North (90), South (58), West (65), and Other (12). "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 only from 12:34pm to 3:29pm and from 8:23pm to 10:58pm due to calls for service.
06/25
EAST: Stolen Auto – 6:35 am. Officers took a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
CENTRAL: Assist Police – 6:56 am. Capitol Police attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at an excessive speed inbound on E Washington Ave. The vehicle did not stop for police and eventually crashed at E Washington Ave and Blair St. The driver fled from the crash scene. Capitol PD is investigating the crash.
WEST: Death Investigation – 7:36 am. Officers responded to a residence where a 47-year-old man was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 9:43 am. Officers responded to a hospital where a patient had become violent. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. The patient was placed into protective custody under an emergency detention and transported to a mental health facility.
MIDTOWN: Sexual Assault – 10:02 am. A victim reported that a 24-year-old male suspect sexually assaulted her two years ago. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:27 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 27-year-old male suspect was threatening the victim with a knife. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct while armed and domestic battery.
EAST: Child Abuse – 1:06 pm. Officers responded initially for a report of a runaway juvenile which turned into an investigation into possible child abuse. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Check Property – 2:25 pm. Officers responded to a residence with MFD personnel for a gas leak call. Due to the frequency of calls at this residence, it was believed that a resident was intentionally turning on the gas burners. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health who arranged to move the resident to a different location.
MIDTOWN: Sexual Assault – 3:27 pm. Two victims reported they were sexually assaulted by a known suspect 7 years ago. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 7:25 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a man appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. The man was placed into protective custody and was transported to a hospital. He was left in the care of medical staff.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 8:16 pm. During an incident that was a continuation of an earlier disturbance, a 14-year-old female suspect discharged pepper spray into a vehicle occupied by five victims. This suspect was charged with battery, disorderly conduct and illegal use of OC spray. A 15-year-old male suspect was charged with disorderly conduct and battery for punching one of the victims during an earlier incident that had not been reported to police.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 8:40 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a man was experiencing symptoms of mental illness. The man was transported to a hospital. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health and assisted with an emergency detention.
WEST: Check Person – 11:22 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a man reported his wife had not returned from her walk. Officers later located the woman who was unharmed.
06/26
NORTH: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 4:02 am. Officers responded to the Northern Bluffs Apts where a single caller to dispatch reported hearing gunshots. Officers located spent shell casings and two unoccupied vehicles damaged by gunfire, one of which was reported stolen out of Rockford. Investigation continuing.