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 10/8/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/9/2024, MPD received 465 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 (71),East (109), Midtown (67), North (69), South (65), West (68), and Other (16). "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.
10/8
Priority calls only from 8:35am to 10:06am due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 1:55pm to 3:22pm due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 4:58pm to 6:11pm due to calls for service.
South/Residential Burglary – 6:37am: Officers responded to an apartment complex after maintenance observed a vacant unit with a door kicked in. Two subjects were located passed out in the apartment, intoxicated. Both subjects (42-year-old male and 45-year-old male) were arrested for criminal damage to property and unlawful trespassing.
West/Disturbance – 7:29am: Officers responded to a battery involving two juveniles. Investigation continuing.
Midtown/Mental Health Response – 9:12am: A subject was transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Emergency detention being sought. Final outcome pending. *Emergency detention not supported/approved at this time. Officers disengaged.
East/Check Person – 11:52am: Officers received a request to check the welfare of a 36-year-old male subject who was acting strangely and threatening neighbors with violence. The subject was contacted and transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. The subject was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct, lewd/lascivious behavior, and resisting.
Central/Mental Health Response – 1:15pm: Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. Subject contacted. MPD Mental Health Officer plugged in. Safety planning completed. Officers disengaged.
West/Check Person – 1:33pm: Officers responded to a check welfare call. The subject was located and emergency medical aid was provided. The subject was transported to a local hospital where they passed away. Medical Examiner's office plugged in. Autopsy scheduled. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
East/Drug Incident – 4:34pm: Traffic stop attempted. The driver/vehicle stopped and several occupants exited the vehicle and were ordered back into the vehicle by officers. As officers approached the vehicle, the driver/vehicle rammed into a squad and fled. Tire deflation devices deployed. Items were observed being thrown out of the vehicle. The driver/vehicle stopped and subjects fled on foot. All three subjects were apprehended. Several firearms, drugs, cash, and drug packaging materials were recovered. A 26-year-old male subject was arrested for 2nd degree reckless endangering safety, eluding, and obstructing. A 26-year-old male subject was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm and a DOC hold. A 25-year-old male subject was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and obstructing. Drug charges forthcoming.
East/Disturbance – 10:09pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 16-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for battery (2 counts), disorderly conduct (2 counts), and strangulation. The subject was transported to the Juvenile Reception Center.
West/Mental Health Conveyance – 11:21pm: A subject was transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. The subject was voluntarily admitted and officers disengaged.
10/9
North/Adult Arrested Person – 12:13am: Contact was made with a 33-year-old female subject. A consent search yielded drug paraphernalia and drugs. The subject was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
East/Disturbance – 2:50am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 62-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant and cited for trespassing.