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 07/11/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 07/12/2024, MPD received 497 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 (79), North (80), South (62), West (66), and Other (14). "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 2:27pm to 3:12pm and from 11:48pm to 1:03am due to calls for service.
07/11
CENTRAL: Drug Incident – 8:10 am. Officers responded to the back of an apartment building where the 41-year-old female suspect was using methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested for possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.
WEST: Arson – 9:05 am. Officers and firefighters responded to a residence where there was a small fire. Staff at the home extinguished the fire. MFD has the lead on the investigation.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:40 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 30-year-old male suspect pulled the victim from her car, punched her and strangled her. The suspect was arrested and charged with robbery, domestic battery, strangulation, disorderly conduct and physical abuse to a child.
EAST: Death Investigation – 1:45 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a woman found her 81-year-old husband down and unresponsive. MFD paramedics performed life saving measures but were unsuccessful. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 3:12 pm. Officers took a report of a missing 59-year-old woman. The woman was listed as missing and an ATL was aired.
MIDTOWN: Runaway Juvenile – 5:19 pm. A mother reported that her 13-year-old daughter ran away from a clinic where she had an appointment. Officers listed the juvenile as missing and an ATL was aired. The mother later found her daughter.
CENTRAL: Retail Theft – 8:27 pm. Officers responded to a liquor store where the 26-year-old male suspect stole merchandise. When confronted by staff, the suspect threatened them while brandishing a skateboard. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed, retail theft and resisting.
07/12
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 2:01 am. Officers on patrol in the 500 block of State St observed the 28-year-old male suspect attempting to fight people. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting, and attempted battery to LE.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 2:24 am. Officers on patrol in the 400 block of State St observed a fight in front of a business. A 26-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct. A 28-year-old male suspect was cited for obstructing. A 22-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting.
WEST: Burglary – 2:27 am. Officers responded to Kelley's Market where an alarm went off. Video footage showed the 31-year-old male suspect entering the store, selecting items and leaving. The suspect was arrested for burglary.