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 09/29/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/30/2022, MPD received 436 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 (85), East (89), Midtown (65), North (64), South (57), West (58), and Other (18). "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.
09/29
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 2:43 am. Officers responded to Don Miller Subaru for a report of a suspicious person. Officers made contact with the suspect (28-year-old male) who had warrants for his arrest. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. (This call did not make the previous 24-hour cycle.)
SOUTH: Drug Overdose – 6:19 am. A roommate discovered the subject (49-year-old male) deceased in their residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
SOUTH: Unwanted/Intoxicated Person – 9:09 am. Officers responded to a residence where a subject was causing a disturbance and refused to leave. Officers convinced the subject to leave and no charges were substantiated.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 12:17 pm. A care taker discovered the subject (51-year-old male) deceased in his residence from an apparent drug overdose. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Theft – 12:19 pm. The victim reported her handgun was stolen from her purse while the purse was unattended. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 1:30 pm. The victim reported that the suspect (44-year-old male), who is banned from the victim's property, had been knocking on his apartment door in the middle of the night for the last several weeks. The suspect also stole the victim's phone. Officers located the suspect and arrested him for theft, trespassing and resisting.
SOUTH: Drug Investigation – 4:54 pm. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1900 block of Baird St. Officers located illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. The suspects (37-year-old female and 40-year-old male) were arrested and charged with possession with intent cocaine, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
WEST: Armed Robbery – 4:56 pm. The victim reported that while he was parked at a gas station, an unidentified suspect got into his car, pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The victim gave the suspect cash and the suspect exited the vehicle. Incident report completed on MPD website. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 7:58 pm. During an argument, the suspect (35-year-old male) punched the victim and grabbed her neck. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Information – 8:27 pm. Officers investigated a report of possible sexual assault of a child. CPS was notified. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:44 pm. Officers responded to a residence for a report of a possible disturbance. While outside the door to the apartment, officers heard the suspect make threatening statements. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and resisting as well as multiple bail jumping charges and warrants.
09/30
CENTRAL: Battery – 1:36 am. Officers responded to Mondays bar on State St where unidentified suspect(s) punched a victim. The victim was uncooperative and did not provide a statement.
MIDTOWN: Robbery – 4:58 am. A Kwik Trip employee reported that an unidentified suspect entered the store claiming her boyfriend was outside with a gun and would kill her if she didn't rob the store. The employee did not see a gun and did not give the suspect any money. The suspect fled the scene on foot. Investigation continuing.