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 8/13/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 8/14/2024, MPD received 440 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 (79),East (100), Midtown (66), North (78), South (49), West (60), 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.
8/13
Priority calls only from 7:21pm to 8:18pm due to calls for service.
North/Missing Adult – 7:35am: A 72-year-old male subject was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing/endangered in the appropriate databases.
South/Domestic Disturbance – 10:04am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male subject with a baseball bat. The subject physically assaulted his father, leading the victim to sustain injuries requiring stitches. The subject was arrested for 1st degree reckless endangering safety, substantial battery (elder abuse enhancer), and criminal damage to property (2 counts).
West/Domestic Disturbance – 10:44am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 29-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic battery, disorderly conduct, and resisting.
North/Intoxicated Driver – 4:26pm: Officers responded to a vehicle vs. construction worker crash. The driver (73-year-old male) was found to be impaired. The construction worker sustained minor injuries. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense).
North/Disturbance – 5:51pm: Officers responded to a residence after the caller reported hearing a disturbance. Officers arrived on scene and heard sounds of what could be a disturbance. Officers attempted to call one of the residents but they were intoxicated and did not provide useful information. Officers observed two subjects on the porch arguing. Commands were given to the subjects who ignored the officers. A chair was thrown by one of the subjects. A brick was picked up by one of the subjects. Ultimately both subjects are detained. They are both transported to a local hospital (one for medical treatment of minor injuries and the other for a mental health evaluation). Emergency detention being sought for one of the subjects. Criminal charges also forthcoming. Final outcome pending.
West/Adult Arrested Person – 8:12pm: Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. Contact was made with the occupant of the vehicle (22-year-old male). The subject was detained and a search of the vehicle yielded drugs and handgun magazines. The subject was arrested for possession with intent to deliver marijuana and a probation hold.
Central/Armed Robbery – 8:47pm: A victim reported an armed robbery after they arranged to meet with an unknown male for the sale of a cell phone. A pistol was brandished and the victim was robbed of the phone. The subject fled in a vehicle. Vehicle located and 3 subjects detained. A 17-year-old male subject was arrested for aiding a felon. A 17-year-old male subject was arrested for armed robbery (party to a crime). A 29-year-old male subject was arrested for duty to aid victim or report a crime. A 4th subject involved remains at-large.
8/14
Central/Death Investigation – 12:07am: Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (46-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.