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 8/5/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 8/6/2024, 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 (80),East (128), Midtown (85), North (88), South (53), West (55), and Other (8). "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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Priority calls only from 2:26pm to 3:14pm due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 4:52pm to 6:07pm due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 9:08pm to 1:48am due to calls for service.
East/Mental Health Conveyance – 9:29am: Officers received a request to take a subject into protective custody for violating a Chapter 51 settlement agreement. The subject was located, taken into protective custody, and transported to a local hospital. Final outcome/placement pending.
North/Adult Arrested Person – 7:02am: A 50-year-old male subject was arrested on a probation/parole warrant.
Central/Trespassing – 12:09pm: Officers responded to a trespass complaint involving a 21-year-old male subject. The subject was located at a business in the restroom with a deep cut to his leg. A tourniquet was applied and the subject was transported to a local hospital. Information was gathered that the subject was a potential suspect in a recent sexual assault. The victim was contacted. Probable cause was developed for the subject for 4th degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was admitted to the hospital for further medical care.
Midtown/Death Investigation – 12:33pm: Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (36-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
Central/Fight Call – 3:56pm: Officers responded to a report of a fight with a knife. A victim was located with injuries and transported to a local hospital. A 25-year-old male subject was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
Central/Disturbance – 9:51pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 50-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct (2 counts).
North/Disturbance – 10:01pm: Officers responded to a convenience store for a subject causing a disturbance. The subject threatened to stab the employee with a knife (none observed). The subject fled and was not on scene when officers arrived.
Central/Death Investigation – 10:14pm: An officer was flagged down by a frantic subject. The subject collapsed. The officer attempted to perform lifesaving measures but they were unsuccessful. Evidence of drug use in the subject's vehicle. A young child was with the subject. The child's grandmother took custody of the child. Child Protective Services plugged in. Medical Examiner's office responded. Autopsy pending.
East/Crash – 11:03pm: Officers responded to a report of a vehicle submerged in Starkweather Creek. One of the callers to 911 reported observing 2 subjects flee from the area. MFD responded and 2 divers searched the water, finding no one. Vehicle removed. Investigation continuing.
Central/Residential Burglary – 11:45pm: Officers responded to a report of a subject (49-year-old male) screaming threats and demanding to be let into a residence, causing the residents to be afraid. The subject was contacted by officers. The subject was not cooperative. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting, and trespass after notification.
Central/Non-Residential Burglary – 11:51pm: Officers responded to a report of an unknown subject in a construction zone. Areas checked. No one located. Officers dispatched to another location nearby for the same report. Again, no subject(s) located. Investigation continuing.