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 4/1/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 4/2/2024, MPD received 406 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 (62),East (70), Midtown (70), North (64), South (55), West (74), and Other (11). "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.
4/1
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:17 a.m. A 32-year-old male subject, wanted for two residential burglaries, was located/arrested. The subject received additional criminal charges for resisting, discharge bodily fluids at a public safety worker and obstruction.
SOUTH: Disorderly Conduct – 9:04 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 43-year-old male subject (not on scene when officers arrived). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
NORTH: Missing Adult – 11:22 a.m. A 35-year-old male subject was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases. *The subject was located.
EAST: Check Area – 11:23 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance with a gun displayed. There was a 30-minute delay of this incident occurring before it was reported to police. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 11:57 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible armed suicidal subject. Phone ping conducted. Areas checked. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Theft – 3:49 p.m. A rental vehicle was reported as stolen. The 37-year-old male renter of the vehicle was contacted. He advised he rented the vehicle to someone else who was paying him for the vehicle. The subject was arrested for theft.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 5:28 p.m. A 17-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. The juvenile was contacted. Investigation continues.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 6:14 p.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a strong smell of natural gas at a multi-tenant home. A 31-year-old female tenant was found to have turned on all the burners on the stove without lighting them and making threatening comments to their housemate about wishing they would explode. The subject was arrested for 2nd degree reckless endangering safety.
WEST: Child Neglect – 8:50 p.m. Officers responded to a report of child neglect. Child Protective Services consulted. Probable cause developed to arrest a 34-year-old female subject (mother) for child abandonment and disorderly conduct. The child was released to the care of a family member.
NORTH: Child Abuse – 9:00 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a child abuse report. Child Protective Services plugged in. Two children were removed from the custody of their mom and placed with a family friend. Investigation continuing.
4/2
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:18 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 17-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.