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 8/26/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 8/27/2024, MPD received 519 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 (91),East (95), Midtown (97), North (90), South (67), West (68), and Other (11). "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.
8/26
Priority calls only from 1:14pm to 2:14pm due to calls for service.
West/Death Investigation – 5:41am: Officers responded, along with EMS, to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (67-year-old male). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
Central/Disturbance – 7:32am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 33-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
East/Non-Residential Burglary – 8:30am: Officers responded to a burglary at a business. The front window was broken. A cash drawer was stolen. Investigation continuing.
East/Stolen Auto – 8:45am: A vehicle was reported as stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
South/Check Person – 9:04am: Officers responded to check on a subject who made a concerning statement following by pouring gasoline on a roman candle. Smoke, fireworks, and flames were reported. The subject was contacted by officers and taken into protective custody. The subject was transported to a local hospital where an emergency detention was sought/approved. Final placement pending. Criminal charges also forthcoming for arson for the subject.
East/Retail Theft – 10:27am: Officers responded to a business for a retail theft in progress. Officers arrived on scene and detained 3 subjects. A 19-year-old male subject was arrested for felony retail theft. A 13-year-old male subject received a restorative justice referral for retail theft. A 13-year-old male subject received a restorative justice referral for retail theft (party to a crime).
North/Intoxicated Driver – 3:51pm: Officers responded to a report of a 59-year-old male subject/driver passed out in a vehicle. The subject was contacted and found to be impaired. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (4th offense).
West/Domestic Disturbance – 3:51pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 67-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.
Central/Death Investigation – 7:21pm: Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (66-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
South/Armed Robbery – 8:51pm: A victim reported being robbed by gunpoint by an acquaintance. Numerous subjects contacted. Investigation continuing.
North/Intoxicated Driver – 9:38pm: Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle crash involving a 76-year-old male driver/subject. The subject was determined to be impaired and arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (4th offense).
8/27
South/Domestic Disturbance – 12:46am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and domestic strangulation.
East/Intoxicated Driver – 1:23am: Officers responded to a single vehicle crash involving a 49-year-old male driver/subject. The subject was partially pinned and injured. A tourniquet was applied and the subject was transported to a local hospital. The subject was left in the care of medical staff. Driver cited.