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 02/01/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 02/02/2024, MPD received 411 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 (79), East (73), Midtown (60), North (82), South (47), West (63), and Other (7). "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 for service only between 5:15pm and 5:35pm.
02/01
EAST: Threats Complaint – 9:36 am. The victim previously filed a complaint against the 40-year-old suspect with his employer. The victim reported that the suspect followed her to work. The suspect was served a stalking letter.
WEST: Threats Complaint – 10:06 am. Officers responded to an office building where the 50-year-old male suspect threatened employees after he was fired. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and making terroristic threats.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 11:03 am. Officers responded to a school where a student showed another student a facsimile firearm. The student was cited for unlawful use of facsimile firearm and referred to restorative justice.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 12:30 pm. CARES responded to a residence and discovered a man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Threats Complaint – 1:15 pm. Officers responded to a restaurant where the owner reported that employees are receiving death threats. Officers located a threatening letter left in the business and damage to property. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 1:16 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 26-year-old male suspect threw a bottle at the victim, slapped her and threatened her. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
SOUTH: Missing Adult – 3:55 pm. A mother reported her 31-year-old daughter missing. The woman was listed as missing and an ATL was aired.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 4:13 pm. Officers responded to a residence for a report of a man with a gun fighting another man. Officers determined no weapons were actually involved. Parties on scene were uncooperative with police. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Strong Arm Robbery – 4:52 pm. Officers responded to Old National Bank where an unidentified suspect stole cash and fled on foot. Suspect is at large. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
EAST: Check Person – 4:54 pm. Officers observed a man and woman arguing on the side of the road and made contact. Officers learned that earlier the same day, the man was released from the hospital where he was being treated for mental health concerns. The man was placed into protective custody and transported to the hospital for an emergency detention.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 5:37 pm. Officers responded to a business where the 21-year-old male suspect was threatening the victim during an argument. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
WEST: Death Investigation – 7:37 pm. Officers responded to West Towne Mall where a 40-year-old woman was found deceased of an apparent drug overdose in a restroom stall. Drug paraphernalia was found at the scene. Incident report completed on MPD website.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 11:35 pm. Officers responded to the Buckeye Lot where the 25-year-old male suspect and victim were arguing. The suspect took the victim's phone and shoved her, causing her to strike her head on a window. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct, battery, intimidation and possession of marijuana.
CENTRAL: Assist EMS/Fire – 11:59 pm. Officers and MFD paramedics responded to a bar where a 61-year-old woman was not breathing and did not have a pulse. The woman was revived and transported to the hospital. The event did not appear to be drug related.
02/02
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 2:24 am. Officers responded to a residence where during an argument, the 21-year-old female suspect slapped and strangled the victim. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, battery and strangulation.
NORTH: Disturbance – 4:02 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 30-year-old male suspect was yelling and banging on windows and doors. The suspect then armed himself with a firearm. The suspect was arrested and charged with going armed while intoxicated, disorderly conduct and carrying a concealed weapon.