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 8/12/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 8/13/2024, MPD received 423 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 (70),East (95), Midtown (73), North (75), South (38), West (64), 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.
8/12
East/Death Investigation – 7:10am: Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
East/Mental Health Response – 7:41am: Officers responded to check the welfare of a suicidal subject who was supposedly armed with knives. Contact made with the subject who was cooperative. The subject was transported to a local hospital for a voluntary assessment. Officers disengaged.
East/Disturbance – 5:14am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 39-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct, obstruction, outstanding warrants, and felony bail jumping (2 counts).
Central/Check Person – 9:04am: Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (63-year-old female). Entry made to the residence and the subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
East/Disturbance – 10:15am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 57-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed, disorderly conduct, and a probation hold.
Midtown/Theft – 3:42pm: Officers responded to a business for a retail theft involving a 30-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for felony retail theft.
Midtown/Death Investigation – 8:47pm: Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (92-year-old male). DNR order in place. Nothing suspicious identified.
Central/Disturbance – 8:51pm: A 55-year-old male subject was having vehicle problems and was standing partially in traffic trying to flag down help. Two bicyclists approached and the subject grabbed one of them and threw them to the ground. The victim sustained significant injuries. The subject was arrested for 2nd degree reckless endangering safety causing injury and disorderly conduct.
Midtown/Death Investigation – 9:53pm: Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (51-year-old male subject). Medical Examiner's office responded. Autopsy pending. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
8/13
Central/Adult Arrested Person – 2:25am: A traffic stop was conducted. The driver (39-year-old male) was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and receiving stolen property (firearm).
Central/Adult Arrested Person – 2:36am: Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject (34-year-old male) sleeping on the premises of a business. The subject was uncooperative with officers. The subject was arrested for resisting (2 counts), threats to law enforcement, and trespassing.