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 10/26/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/27/2023, MPD received 393 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 (72), East (79), Midtown (66), North (72), South (32), West (60), and Other (12). "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 4:26pm to 7:29pm due to calls for service.
10/26
EAST: Juvenile Arrest – 7:06 am. Officers responded to a residence where the victim attempted to intervene in a fight and the 12-year-old female suspect pulled the victim's hair. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Traffic Crash – 1:20 pm. Officers responded to the intersection of S Whitney Way and Odana Rd where the 32-year-old male driver ran a red light and struck another vehicle. The suspect was cited for a red light violation.
EAST: Disturbance – 3:37 pm. Officers made contact with a 32-year-old male suspect and victim who were arguing at a vehicle in a parking lot. The suspect was arrested for felony bail jumping and resisting arrest.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 4:00 pm. Officers were informed of the location of a 54-year-old male suspect with warrants. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
NORTH: Animal Bite – 4:05 pm. Officers responded to a residence where several dogs were fighting. A woman was bit when she tried to separate the dogs and was transported to the hospital. Officers discovered a baby living in the home in deplorable conditions. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Enticement/Kidnapping – 4:33 pm. Officers contacted the parents of a 13-year-old girl who reported that an adult male in another state was communicating with her via social media, pretending to be a boy her age. Officers created a safety plan with the family. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Check Person – 4:45 pm. Officers contacted a man with mental health concerns who wished to provide information to police.
NORTH: Check Property – 9:53 pm. Dispatch received multiple reports of shots fired in the area of Troy Dr and N Sherman Ave. Officers checked the area but did not locate fired shell casings, damage to property or signs of injured person.
NORTH: Weapons Offense – 10:39 pm. Officers observed the 55-year-old male suspect pointing a scoped rifle at an occupied marked squad car. The suspect was arrested and charged with intentionally pointing a firearm towards a law enforcement officer.