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 08/15/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/16/2024, MPD received 426 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 (86), East (86), Midtown (68), North (61), South (37), West (75), and Other (13). "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 3:15pm to 4:45pm due to calls for service.
08/15
MIDTOWN: Drug Overdose – 7:10 am. Officers responded to the intersection of Maple Grove Dr and Fairhaven Rd where the 39-year-old male suspect was found slumped at the wheel of his vehicle. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine and bail jumping.
NORTH: Battery – 10:37 am. A victim reported that a fight broke out while she was partying with friends. Two suspects punched the victim and one suspect bit her. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Assist Fire – 2:35 pm. Officers responded to a recycling facility where firefighters were handling a hazardous gas leak. MFD secured the source of the leak and officers disengaged.
EAST: Child Abuse – 3:48 pm. Officers responded to a clinic where a 3 year old child was being treated for significant injuries. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the 29-year-old male suspect for strangulation related to a previous incident involving the mother of the 3 year old. Additional charges including physical abuse to a child are pending. Suspect is at large.
EAST: Runaway Juvenile – 5:13 pm. Officers responded to a gas station for a report of a child who appeared lost. When officers arrived, the juvenile had left the scene. The child was located and reunited with his mother.
NORTH: Unwanted Person – 11:02 pm. Officers responded to a residence and made contact with a 60-year-old male who had probable cause for his arrest. The suspect was additionally charged with bail jumping and was conveyed to jail.
08/16
CENTRAL: Robbery – 1:17 am. The victim reported he was walking downtown when three unidentified suspects knocked him to the ground and took his wallet. Officers developed probable cause to charge the suspects with substantial battery and robbery with use of force. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Death Investigation – 2:19 am. Officers responded to a residence where a 65-year-old man was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 3:34 am. Officers located a vehicle in the Taco Bell parking lot that was reported stolen out of Middleton. The 19-year-old driver was arrested for OMVWOC.