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 12/19/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/20/2024, MPD received 416 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 (63), East (78), Midtown (78), North (76), South (56), West (57), 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.
Priority calls only from 12:10am to 5:15am due to calls for service.
12/19
NORTH: Check Property – 10:27 am. Officers received information that a juvenile had possibly hidden a firearm near the hotel where he was staying. Officers checked the area but did not locate the firearm.
SOUTH: Theft – 12:16 pm. The victim reported he met with the unidentified suspect to buy an Xbox. When the victim gave the suspect the money, the suspect ran off without giving the victim the Xbox. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance - 1:50 pm. A victim reported that the 28-year-old male suspect held her against her will in their apartment, threatened to kill her, and sexually assaulted her. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for disorderly conduct while armed, false imprisonment, battery, intimidation of a victim, theft and 2nd degree sexual assault. Suspect is at large.
NORTH: Preserve the Peace – 2:38 pm. Officers facilitated a custody exchange between two parents.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:50 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 54-year-old female suspect was yelling and throwing things. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and resisting.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 11:21 pm. Officers responded to a bar where the 33-year-old male suspect caused a disturbance and refused to leave. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, trespassing, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
WEST: Disturbance – 11:59 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 42-year-old male suspect discharged a firearm. No one in the residence was struck by the fired round. The suspect was arrested and charged with 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, battery, felon in possession of a firearm, resisting, possession of cocaine and disorderly conduct.
12/20
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:49 am. The 22-year-old male suspect threw a snowball at a squad car occupied by an officer. The suspect was cited for throwing of stones or other missiles.