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 9/11/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 9/12/2024, MPD received 475 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 (81),East (100), Midtown (88), North (74), South (49), West (72), 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.
9/11
Priority calls only from 9:27pm to 10:14pm due to calls for service.
East/Recovered Stolen Auto – 4:58am: A stolen vehicle was located/recovered at Reindahl Park. The vehicle was significantly damaged. Investigation continuing.
Central/Assist MFD – 5:03am: Officers responded, along with MFD, to a report of a fire. Residents evacuated. No injuries reported. Investigation continuing.
North/Stolen Auto – 7:50am: A vehicle was reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
Central/Check Person – 11:46am: Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted by CARES and transported to a local hospital. The subject fled from the hospital. Officers located the subject and placed them into protective custody. The subject was transported to detox. Journey Mental Health notified.
North/Death Investigation – 12:14pm: Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (64-year-old female). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Decedent had a history of medical/health concerns. Nothing suspicious identified. Medical Examiner's office responded.
Central/Residential Burglary – 12:53pm: Officers responded to a residential burglary. A 32-year-old female subject was identified as the suspect. She was located and arrested for burglary.
North/Death Investigation – 2:18pm: Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject (65-year-old male). Entry made and the subject was located deceased. Evidence of drug use present. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
Central/Adult Arrested Person – 9:39pm: A 55-year-old male subject was arrested on a DOC warrant. The subject was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Midtown/Check Area – 9:50pm: Officers responded to a report of a subject with a gun. A 39-year-old male subject was contacted. Probable cause was developed. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct, 2nd degree reckless endangering safety, and going armed while intoxicated.
Central/Check Area – 11:18pm: Caller reported that another driver pointed a gun at them while driving. Investigation continuing.
West/Domestic Disturbance – 11:38pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old male subject. Probable cause developed to arrest the subject, who remains at-large.
9/12
Priority calls only from 3:52am to 7am due to calls for service.
Central/Assist Police – 1:25am: UWPD was involved in a short pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect drove directly at a MPD squad against traffic. The pursuit was terminated. The subject fled on foot. MPD engaged in the foot pursuit. A 39-year-old male subject was apprehended and ultimately arrested on UWPD charges. MPD charged 2nd degree reckless endangering safety and resisting.
West/Death Investigation – 3:32am: Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (62-year-old male subject). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
North/Crash – 3:40am: Officers responded to a single motorcycle crash. The driver was not cooperative with officers. The driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigation continuing.