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 05/09/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/10/2023, MPD received 401 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 (61),East (94), Midtown (72), North (65), South (41), West (60), 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.
05/09
Priority calls only from 12:58 p.m. to 1:26 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 5:57 p.m. to 12:11 a.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Death Investigation – 10:07 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (78-year-old male). Entry was made to the home and the subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
EAST: Check Area – 1:44 p.m. A homeowner who was on vacation returned home and found a bullet hole on the front porch. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 4:03 p.m. A 44-year-old male subject, patient at detox, caused a disturbance and was arrested for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Missing Adult – 4:41 p.m. A 72-year-old male subject with Alzheimer's was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. K9, mounted patrol and the Unmanned Aircraft System responded to assist. The subject was located safe and returned home.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 4:45 p.m. A 38-year-old male subject was arrested for trespassing, disorderly conduct and an outstanding warrant.
WEST: Fire Investigation – 5:56 p.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a report of an explosion in the 900 block of S. Gammon Road. No flames observed. Significant damage to several units. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 8:56 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 59-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 10:36 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. The subject was located and contacted. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. Subject left in the care of medical staff at this time.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:48 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 21-year-old male subject (not on scene when officers arrived). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located. Child Protective Services notified.
05/10
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 1:04 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 37-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and attempted 4th degree sexual assault.