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 03/28/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/29/2024, MPD received 413 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 (70), East (76), Midtown (62), North (87), South (58), West (56), and Other (4). "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 8:00pm to 8:45pm and from 11:07pm to 3:33am.
03/28
NORTH: PNB/AED Response – 5:25 am. Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn where a man suffered a heart attack. MFD paramedics transported the man to the hospital.
SOUTH: Damage to Property – 7:06 am. Officers responded to a park where a vehicle was discovered with slashed tires, broken windows and bullet holes. Officers recovered fired shell casings and contacted the registered owner. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 10:32 am. Officers responded to a residence where a 29-year-old male suspect had warrants for his arrest. The suspect was taken into custody and conveyed to jail.
CENTRAL: Battery – 11:04 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 41-year-old male suspect hit and kicked the victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with battery and disorderly conduct.
EAST: Disturbance – 5:17 pm. Officers responded to Safe Haven for a reported disturbance. A 48-year-old male suspect was arrested and cited for disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 5:24 pm. Enterprise Rent-A-Car reported a vehicle stolen. Officers checked several locations for the vehicle but were unable to locate it. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 6:32 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 38-year-old male punched and strangled the victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 6:38 pm. Officers contacted a man who was delusional and suicidal. The man was voluntarily transported to a hospital. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health.
WEST: Sexual Assault – 6:50 pm. A victim reported that a known suspect sexually assaulted her. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Juvenile Complaint – 7:02 pm. A case worker reported that a 13-year-old boy was missing from JRC and could be located at Hy-Vee. Officers responded to the area and located the boy hiding in a nearby back yard. The boy was conveyed to JRC.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:44 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a juvenile became physical with the father during an argument. Officers mediated with family members who agreed to remain separated for the evening.
EAST: Fight – 10:40 pm. Officers responded to East Towne Mall for a report of a large group of juveniles fighting. Officers arrived to find many uncooperative juveniles fleeing the scene. No victims came forward. Officers maintained a presence in the area until calm was restored.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 11:09 pm. Officers observed a stolen vehicle traveling in the East Towne Mall area and conducted a high risk traffic stop. A 23-year-old female passenger was arrested on multiple warrants. The 30-year-old male driver was arrested and charged with OMVWOC and possession with intent to deliver heroin.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 11:50 pm. Officers responded to a construction site in the 500 block of W Johnson St for an alarm. Three male suspects between the ages of 18 and 20 years old were arrested for entry onto a construction site.