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 11/07/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/08/2024, MPD received 452 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 (67), East (85), Midtown (115), North (79), South (44), West (51), 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.
11/07
EAST: Traffic Crash – 10:42 am. Officers responded to the Dollar Tree parking lot where a driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a bike rack in front of the store. MFD paramedics transported the driver to the hospital.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 10:53 am. A 36-year-old female suspect confronted a parking enforcement officer about a ticket. The suspect refused to move away from the PEO's vehicle, preventing the PEO from leaving the area. The suspect was arrested and charged with obstructing traffic, disorderly conduct and resisting.
EAST: Disturbance – 11:03 am. Officers responded to the 4000 block of Nakoosa Trl where the 18-year-old female suspect struck a victim and a 19-year-old male suspect then punched the female suspect. The female suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and battery. The male suspect was cited for disorderly conduct.
WEST: Traffic Crash – 12:11 pm. Officers responded to the beltline off-ramp at S Gammon Rd where the 71-year-old female suspect drove her vehicle into someone who was taking a picture of her car after a road rage incident. The suspect was arrested for OWI 1st and 2nd degree reckless endangerment.
EAST: Death Investigation – 12:49 pm. Officers responded to a residence where an 87-year-old woman was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Disturbance – 3:53 pm. Officers were dispatched to two calls involving the 54-year-old male suspect who first reported being followed and then randomly attacked someone in the area. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 4:22 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 23-year-old male suspect kicked a window in an attempt to enter the home. The victim also reported previous domestic incidents involving the suspect. The suspect was arrested and charged with criminal damage to property, multiple counts of domestic battery, and domestic disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Information – 9:15 pm. MMSD staff provided information to police regarding an ongoing dispute between two students. One student was heard threatening to shoot up the school and the other posted a video on social media showing someone with a gun. Officers made contact with involved parties and documented the information.
EAST: Death Investigation – 10:38 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a 77-year-old woman was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
11/08
MIDTOWN: Hit and Run Crash – 2:12 am. Officers responded to S Whitney Way and Mineral Point Rd where a passerby found a bumper in the roadway and a bicycle lying nearby. Officers located the suspect vehicle unoccupied at a residence. At the time of this writing neither the motorist nor the bicyclist has been located. Investigation continuing.