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 08/08/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/09/2024, MPD received 458 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 (96), East (82), Midtown (78), North (83), South (65), West (44), and Other (10). "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 8:32pm to 11:32pm due to calls for service.
08/08
NORTH: Disturbance – 5:03 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 24-year-old female suspect struck the victim, grabbed his hair and refused to leave. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and battery.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 11:28 am. Staff at the YWCA located a 37-year-old woman deceased in her residence. Officers and medical examiner responded and observed nothing suspicious on scene.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 11:52 am. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a woman who told her husband she needed mental health resources. Family members took the woman to the hospital.
EAST: Robbery – 1:53 pm. The victim reported that while walking in the 2500 block of Winnebago St, an unidentified suspect approached her and took her phone, then fled on a bicycle. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 1:59 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 54-year-old male suspect strangled one victim and struck another victim while attempting to take her phone. The suspect was arrested and charged with physical abuse of an elder person, strangulation, intimidation of a victim, battery and disorderly conduct.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 5:38 pm. Officers took into custody a 21-year-old male suspect who had warrants for his arrest.
EAST: Disturbance – 7:47 pm. Officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Nakoosa Trl where witnesses reported that the 54-year-old male suspect was in a vehicle and appeared intoxicated. The suspect brandished a machete when bystanders attempted to prevent the suspect from driving. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed and resisting.
EAST: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 8:23 pm. Officers responded to the 5900 block of Jackson Quarry Ln for a report of shots fired. Officers located fired shell casings and unfired bullets but no signs or reports of injured persons or damaged property. Investigation continuing.