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 9/24/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 9/25/2024, MPD received 460 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 (64),East (95), Midtown (81), North (78), South (62), West (72), 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.
9/24
North/Drug Incident – 5:22am: A traffic stop was attempted overnight and the driver/vehicle fled. Fitchburg PD observed the vehicle. MPD responded to the area and observed drugs, empty packaging, a scale, and an AR15 rifle in plain view. Contact made with a 21-year-old male subject. Search warrant obtained and a large amount of marijuana and cocaine were recovered, along with cash, and two handguns. The subject was arrested for eluding, possession with intent to deliver cocaine base, and possession with intent to deliver THC. A 33-year-old male subject was arrested for maintaining a drug dwelling (party to a crime), possession with intent to deliver cocaine base, and possession with intent to deliver THC.
Central/Domestic Disturbance – 5:22am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 24-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for domestic battery.
South/Substantial Battery – 6:54am: Officers responded to a report of battery of a staff member at a convenience store. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Investigation continuing.
Central/Disturbance – 7:15am: Officers responded to a report of a 54-year-old female subject causing a disruption by yelling loudly and upsetting other subjects in the area. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct, misdemeanor bail jumping, and an outstanding warrant.
West/Adult Arrested Person – 1:52pm: A 39-year-old female subject was contacted due to a check welfare request. The subject lied about their identity. The subject was identified and found to have outstanding warrants. The subject was charged with obstructing and transported to jail.
Midtown/Crash – 3:03pm: Officers responded to a crash. A passenger in the vehicle that was struck, physically assaulted the at-fault driver. The passenger (49-year-old female) was arrested for disorderly conduct and simple battery.
South/Sexual Assault – 5:11pm: Officers responded to a business for a sexual assault and disturbance involving a 39-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for 4th degree sexual assault, disorderly conduct, and disorderly conduct with a hate crime enhancer.
East/Missing Adult – 6:16pm: A 37-year-old female was reported as missing and possibly suicidal. Areas checked. K9 track attempted. Phone pings attempted. Unmanned Aircraft System utilized. Subject not located. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
North/Crash – 9:52pm: Officers responded to a crash. A driver/vehicle struck a pole. A second driver/vehicle came through the area and collided with the vehicle that had struck the pole. A 23-year-old male subject/driver was found to be impaired and was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense). The initial driver (59-year-old male) was cited for inattentive driving.
Central/Residential Burglary – 10:39pm: A 34-year-old female subject was arrested for residential burglary as she entered a residence without permission and cooked herself dinner.
North/Disturbance – 10:59pm: A 22-year-old male subject boarded a metro bus with an expired bus pass. The driver advised the subject he would have to pay. The subject ignored the driver and sat down. The driver/bus refused to move until payment was made. The subject threatened the bus driver. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
9/25
East/Adult Arrested Person – 1:23am: Officers responded to a convenience store for an 18-year-old male subject jumping on vehicles and exposing himself. The subject was not on scene when officers arrived but was located nearby. The subject attempted to flee on foot. The subject was arrested for lewd/lascivious behavior and resisting.