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MPD Notable Calls 05/18/2020 to 05/19/2020

May 19, 2020 6:08 AM

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The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to is derived from notes provided by MPD Officers-In-Charge (OIC) at the end of their shifts. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered by an OIC from those in the field who were actively working cases. The OIC is sharing what they were being told, in the moment. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as officers, detectives and investigators continue their work.

From 6:00 a.m. on 05/18/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/19/2020, MPD received 358 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 (57), East (67), Midtown (59), North (49), South (42), West (44), and Other (40).  "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.  

 

05/18

**Priority calls only from 1:14 p.m. to 2:31 p.m. due to calls for service.

SOUTH: Death Investigation –  6:31 a.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (40-year-old female).  Nothing suspicious identified.  The decedent had some health concerns.  Medical Examiner's office responded.  Autopsy pending.  Investigation continuing. 

NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 7:10 a.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (male victim and 40-year-old male suspect).  The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and a probation hold.

MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 10:55 a.m.  Officers responded to a report of a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 25-year-old male suspect).  Initial reports were that a stabbing had taken place.  Conflicting details provided.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation.  The male suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, strangulation and false imprisonment.   

WEST: Death Investigation – 12:54 p.m. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject.  Entry was made to the residence and the subject (72-year-old male) was located deceased.  Nothing suspicious identified.  Medical Examiner's office responded. 

WEST: Crash – 2:15 p.m.  Officers responded to Commerce Drive for a two-vehicle crash.  A driver/suspect ( 31-year-old female) admitted to using heroin earlier in the day.  The suspect had several outstanding warrants.  The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital for a medical clearance.  The suspect was subsequently arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

MIDTOWN: Check Area – 2:16 p.m.  Officers responded to a report of a male subject checking doors of residences.  Areas checked.  Nothing suspicious identified/located.

WEST: Check Person – 2:32 p.m.  Officers responded to a residence regarding a suicidal subject.  The subject was conveyed to a local hospital voluntarily for an evaluation.  Journey Mental Health consulted.  The subject was left in the care of medical staff.  No further action found necessary by officers at this time.

EAST: Disturbance – 4:08 p.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and female suspect).  The victim attempted to drive into an underground parking garage but was blocked by the suspect/vehicle.  The victim honked at the suspect.  The victim was able to get into the parking garage and the suspect approached her with a pocket knife.  The suspect then fled.  No injuries reported.  Areas canvassed.  Suspect at-large.  Investigation continuing. 

EAST: Death Investigation – 4:21 p.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (57-year-old male).  Nothing suspicious identified.  Medical Examiner's office responded. 

EAST: Assist EMS – 5:01 p.m.  Officers responded, along with EMS, to a subject/suspect (24-year-old male) experiencing a drug overdose.  Naloxone was administered, which revived the suspect.  The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital where he admitted to using heroin.  The suspect was cited for possession of heroin and left in the care of medical staff.

NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 5:51 p.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female subject and 25-year-old male suspect).  Areas checked and no disturbances were located.  Several minutes later officers were dispatched to a disturbance involving the same subjects.  The suspect was located and officers attempted to make contact.  The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended.  The female subject was not cooperative with officers.  The suspect was arrested for resisting and possession of a schedule 4 narcotic. 

CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 6:23 p.m.  Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject.  Entry was made and the subject (43-year-old female) was located deceased.  Nothing suspicious identified.  Medical Examiner's office responded. 

CENTRAL: Noise Complaint – 6:39 a.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a report of a loud party.  Attendees educated about the current county public health order and voluntarily complied to end the gathering.  No further action deemed necessary by officers. 

CENTRAL: Road Rage – 7:01 p.m.  A male and female victim were in a vehicle on E. Johnson St when a suspect/vehicle drove alongside them and behaved in a concerning way – recording them, sticking his middle finger at them, pointing something at their direction in a shooting motion.  Suspect remains at-large.  Investigation continuing. 

CENTRAL: Check Person – 9:29 p.m.  Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject having a possible mental health crisis.  Journey Mental Health consulted.  The subject was contacted.  The subject attempted to jump into traffic.  The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation.  An emergency detention may be sought.  Investigation continuing. 

WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:47 p.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 31-year-old male suspect).  The suspect kicked and punched the victim.  The victim sustained visible injuries. The suspect was not on scene and was not located.  Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once located.  Investigation continuing.

CENTRAL: Noise Complaint - 11:55 p.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a report of a loud party.  Attendees educated about the current county public health order and voluntarily complied to end the gathering.  No further action deemed necessary by officers. 

 

05/19

CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 12:14 a.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance between two subjects (male victim and 63-year-old male suspect).  The suspect threatened the victim in front of officers.  The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct

CENTRAL: Noise Complaint – 12:17 a.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a report of a loud party.  Attendees educated about the current county public health order and voluntarily complied to end the gathering.  No further action deemed necessary by officers. 

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