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 9/18/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 9/19/2024, MPD received 506 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 (105), Midtown (89), North (79), South (59), West (78), and Other (10). "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.
9/18
Priority calls only from 2:56pm to 3:22pm due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 5:10pm to 8:32pm due to calls for service.
South/Intoxicated Driver – 5:54am: Officers responded to a crash involving an intoxicated driver (32-year-old male). The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Minor injuries sustained.
South/Child Abuse – 10:02am: Officers responded to a report of child abuse. Child Protective Services notified. A 41-year-old male subject was arrested for physical abuse to a child.
West/Domestic Disturbance – 12:43pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, battery, strangulation, false imprisonment, and bail jumping.
Central/Disturbance – 12:47pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 28-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for retail theft, trespassing, and resisting.
West/Child Abuse – 1:54pm: Officers responded to a local hospital, along with Child Protective Services, for a child with unexplained injuries. Investigation continuing.
North/Fight Call – 2:11pm: Officers responded to Blackhawk Middle School for a fight in progress. 2 juveniles were transported to the Juvenile Reception Center. 4 other juveniles received restorative justice referrals for their actions.
West/Disturbance – 5:02pm: Officers responded to a report of a subject (16-year-old female) with a piece of glass causing damage. Journey Mental Health consulted. An emergency detention was not supported. Officers made contact with the subject who kicked them. The subject was arrested for criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, and battery to a law enforcement officer.
East/Fight Call – 6:30pm: Officers responded to East High School for a fight. Two juveniles were provided with restorative justice referrals for their roles in the incident.
West/Arrested Juvenile – 10:05pm: A 16-year-old female subject stole her mother's vehicle after they were involved in an altercation. Vehicle tracked, located, and recovered. The juvenile was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent and disorderly conduct.
9/19
West/Strong Armed Robbery – 12:30am: Officers responded to a convenience store for a report of a strong armed robbery. The store clerk advised that subjects ran into the store and stole cash. Investigation continuing.
East/Disturbance – 12:48am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 22-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Central/Intoxicated Driver – 2:50am: Officers responded to a report of a driver (45-year-old male) passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle at an intersection. Contact made with the driver who was found to be impaired. He attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (3rd offense), possession of cocaine, and resisting.