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 1/24/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 1/25/2024, MPD received 386 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 (71),East (88), Midtown (66), North (67), South (33), West (55), and Other (6). "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.
1/24
Priority calls only from 10:58 p.m. to 11:27 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Check Person – 7:27 a.m. A subject attempted to commit suicide in a vehicle on fire. The subject was pulled from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital with significant burns. Emergency detention being sought. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 10:02 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. *The vehicle was located and officers detained 2 subjects. A 35-year-old male subject and a 42-year-old male subject for operating a motor vehicle without consent. The 42-year-old was also arrested on an outstanding warrant.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:09 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 44-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and misdemeanor bail jumping (2 counts).
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 3:00 p.m. A 25-year-old female subject was arrested for possession with intent to deliver fentanyl, possession with intent to deliver cocaine and a probation hold.
EAST: Mental Health Response – 3:47 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Final outcome pending. *Emergency detention not approved. Officers disengaged.
EAST: Retail Theft – 6:45 p.m. A 31-year-old male subject was arrested for felony retail theft, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 7:32 p.m. A 33-year-old female subject was arrested for battery to a firefighter.
WEST: Check Person – 8:41 p.m. Officers responded to a group home where a subject was acting violent and attempting to cause self-harm. The subject was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject was subsequently conveyed to Winnebago.
1/25
MIDTOWN: Child Abuse – 1:43 a.m. Officers responded to a local hospital reference possible child abuse. Investigation continuing.