The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to is derived from notes provided by MPD Officers-In-Charge (OIC) at the end of their shifts. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered by an OIC from those in the field who were actively working cases. The OIC is sharing what they were being told, in the moment. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as officers, detectives and investigators continue their work.
From 6:00 a.m. on 10/20/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/21/2021, MPD received 389 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 (48),East (92), Midtown (58), North (80), South (45), West (36), and Other (30). "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.
10/20
Priority calls only from 12:50 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 1:33 p.m. to 3:32 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 7:34 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 59-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 9:48 a.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered. A 40-year-old male suspect was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle without consent, bail jumping and outstanding warrants.
NORTH: Fight Call – 12:30 p.m. Officers responded to a report of fight between students and parents. An officer arrived and observed 100+ students gathering in the middle of the street. Officer attempted to use PA/sirens to disperse crowd but these commands were ignored. As additional resources arrived the crowd began to disperse. Subjects on scene not willing to talk with officers. No victims or suspects identified at this time.
WEST: Child Abuse – 1:18 p.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being abused by her mother/suspect. Child Protective Services notified. Safety plan discussed. Mother/suspect contacted. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 4:27 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a juvenile (12-year-old male) armed with metal stakes and causing a disturbance. The juvenile was detained. Journey Mental Health consulted. The juvenile was subsequently arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 4:29 p.m. A wanted suspect (25-year-old male) was observed driving on Troy Drive. A traffic stop was conducted. The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended. The suspect's girlfriend (27-year-old female) attempted to intervene and was cited for obstructing. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of marijuana, bail jumping and outstanding charges. A 22-year-old male passenger/suspect was arrested/charged with possession of crack and meth.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 8:00 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was left unlocked with the keys in it. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 10:11 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic battery.
10/21
MIDTOWN: Strong Armed Robbery – 12:35 a.m. A victim reported that an unknown male subject/suspect yanked a gold chain off from around his neck and stole it. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Death Investigation – 12:49 a.m. Officers responded to a pulseless non-breathing subject (24-year-old male) in a restroom. Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Overdose suspected. Nothing suspicious identified.