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 10/17/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/18/2024, MPD received 436 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 (94), East (97), Midtown (68), North (58), South (44), West (62), and Other (13). "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.
10/17
EAST: Death Investigation – 8:28 am. Officers responded to a residence where a woman passed away due to a medical condition. Nothing suspicious on scene.
WEST: Death Investigation – 9:30 am. A property manager discovered a tenant deceased in his apartment. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Check Property – 12:15 pm. A caller to dispatch reported hearing gunshots. Officers checked the area and did not locate any evidence of shots fired or injured persons.
NORTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 1:24 pm. Journey Mental Health requested that officers place a man into protective custody. Officers responded to a hospital to assist with the emergency detention process.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:01 pm. The victim reported that the 17-year-old female suspect struck him and threatened to kill him during an argument. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Check Property – 3:10 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the caller reported someone stole his phone at gunpoint. Officers determined the caller was intoxicated and his report was unfounded.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 4:10 pm. Officers responded to a motel where the 42-year-old male suspect was trespassing. The suspect was arrested and charged with trespass after notification, resisting, and disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 8:49 pm. Officers responded to an apartment building where the 20-year-old male suspect was harassing other residents. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:53 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 35-year-old male suspect struck the victim, causing him to lose consciousness. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic substantial battery.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 10:28 pm. Officers responded to an apartment building where five suspects were trespassing. During searches incident to arrest, officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia. The suspects were charged with trespassing and drug related offenses.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 10:37 pm. Officers responded to the 1300 block of E Washington Ave where the victim reported she was sitting in her car when a fight broke out in front of her car. The victim confronted the group who then attacked the victim. Several suspects were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and battery. One 17-year-old male suspect was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting causing soft tissue injury, and obstruction.
WEST: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 11:40 pm. Officers responded to the 7500 block of Mid Town Rd where callers reported hearing multiple shots fired. Officers located fired shell casings but observed no property damage or signs of a disturbance or injured persons.
10/18
NORTH: OMVWI – 1:06 am. An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Wright St and Straubel St on a vehicle with no plates. The suspect vehicle fled the stop and crashed shortly thereafter. The 20-year-old male suspect/driver was arrested for OWI 1st, eluding and hit and run.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 2:12 am. Officers responded to an apartment building where the 20-year-old male suspect from a previous call was found in an elevator with a sword. The suspect was charged with disorderly conduct while armed and possession with intent psilocybin.