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 08/28/2025 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/29/2025, MPD received 467 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 (86), East (97), Midtown (77), North (79), South (56), West (59), and Other (13). "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.
08/28
CENTRAL: Damage to Property – 7:55 am. City Mall Maintenance reported they witnessed a 38-year-old male suspect dump pieces of paper into four water fountains on the Capitol Square. The suspect was cited for depositing rubbish.
MIDTOWN: Traffic Crash – 8:38 am. Officers responded to the intersection of Odana Rd and Oneida Pl where a motor vehicle struck a bicyclist. No charges have been substantiated for either party at this time.
SOUTH: Bomb Threat – 11:39 am. Officers responded to a business where staff reported an unidentified male approached the counter and said he had placed a bomb outside. Officers conducted a sweep of the interior and exterior of the business with a K9 and did not locate anything suspicious.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:32 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported that during an argument, the 45-year-old male suspect grabbed her and prevented her from leaving. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct, battery, and false imprisonment.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 4:04 pm. The 34-year-old male suspect called 911 with a complaint about parking enforcement. The suspect was verbally abusive to the call taker and when officers contacted him, he continued to make abusive and threatening comments. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Traffic Stop – 4:35 pm. An officer on routine patrol stopped the suspect vehicle for not having license plates. Upon searching the vehicle officers located brass knuckles and crack cocaine. The 59-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of cocaine.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:10 pm. Officers responded to a parking lot where the 55-year-old male suspect was stumbling around, under the influence. The suspect then entered the business at this location, which was his workplace, and began threatening employees and yelling obscenities. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:04 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 38-year-old male suspect threatened the victim while armed with a gun. The suspect was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a firearm and disorderly conduct while armed.
CENTRAL: OMVWI – 10:15 pm. A 22-year-old male driver was involved in a crash and fled from the scene. An officer observed the suspect vehicle traveling outbound on E Johnson St dragging a bumper. The suspect was cited for hit and run and OWI 1st.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 10:33 pm. Officers made contact with a 31-year-old male suspect who was yelling on a city bus. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and damage to property.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 10:34 pm. Officers responded to McPike Park where a park ranger requested police assistance with removing the 49-year-old male suspect from the bathroom. The suspect was taken into custody and arrested for trespass, disorderly conduct and threats to LE.
EAST: Sexual Assault – 11:16 pm. A victim reported that the 36-year-old male suspect sexually assaulted him. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect who remains at large.
SOUTH: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 11:32 pm. Officers responded to an apartment complex where several callers reported shots fired. Officers located two fired shell casings. No reports or signs of injured persons or damage to property.