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 07/01/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 07/02/2024, MPD received 504 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 (77), East (98), Midtown (88), North (84), South (71), West (70), and Other (16). "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 6:35pm to 7:10pm due to calls for service.
07/01
SOUTH: Assist Police – 8:26 am. Officers assisted US Marshals with site security at Centro Hispano for a US naturalization ceremony. No issues were reported.
WEST: Child Neglect – 8:34 am. Officers responded to Kwik Trip where two young boys were unaccompanied by an adult. A 31-year-old female suspect and 46-year-old male suspect were arrested and charged with child neglect.
NORTH: Trespass – 9:15 am. Officers responded to an apartment complex where the 39-year-old male suspect was trespassing. The suspect was arrested and charged with trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.
MIDTOWN: Traffic Crash – 9:18 am. Officers responded to the beltline at Seminole Hwy for a three-vehicle collision where the suspect vehicle rear ended another vehicle at a high rate of speed. One victim succumbed to her injuries. The 16-year-old female driver of the suspect vehicle showed no signs of impairment but admitted to speeding. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 10:32 am. Property management requested that police check the welfare of a 65-year-old tenant whose mail was piling up. Officers discovered the man deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:57 pm. Journey Mental Health requested that officers assist with a Chapter 51 return. Officers placed the man into protective custody and arranged transport to a hospital.
NORTH: Theft – 3:41 pm. Officers responded to an apartment building where the 38-year-old male suspect was seen on video stealing rent checks. The suspect was arrested and charged with theft, entry into locked drop box, and possession of burglarious tools.
CENTRAL: Fight – 6:17 pm. Officers responded to the intersection of E Mifflin St and N Webster St where five people were fighting. A 34-year-old male suspect was arrested for physical abuse of a child and disorderly conduct. A 16-year-old male suspect was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct while armed.
NORTH: Check Property – 7:45 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a caller to dispatch reported two women were fighting. Officers arrived on scene and did not locate any active disturbance or injured persons.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 8:42 pm. Officers responded to the area of State St and W Mifflin St where the 42-year-old female suspect attacked the victim with a folding pruning saw. The suspect was arrested and charged with 1st degree reckless endangering safety, substantial battery, disorderly conduct while armed, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 9:14 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a man was threatening a woman. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health and assisted with an emergency detention.
07/02
CENTRAL: Suspicious Person – 3:45 am. Officers observed two suspicious people riding bicycles with trailers in the area of Helena St and Russell St. The suspects fled when officers attempted to contact them. One bicycle was found discarded and the contents of the trailer were collected as evidence. Investigation continuing.