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 12/12/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/13/2024, 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 (93), East (91), Midtown (74), North (49), South (37), West (61), and Other (8). "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 10:33pm to 12:03am due to calls for service.
12/12
NORTH: Assist Fire – 7:37 am. Officers assisted MFD firefighters in the 1900 block of Heath Ave where a residence was engulfed in flames.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 12:35 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 45-year-old male suspect punched the victim's windshield during an argument. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and damage to property.
EAST: Drug Overdose – 2:54 pm. Officers responded to Pinney Library where the 29-year-old male suspect was found unresponsive in the bathroom. Library staff administered naloxone and MFD paramedics treated the suspect, who was charged with possession of heroin and offered participation in the MAARI program.
WEST: OMVWI – 3:44 pm. Officers responded to a parking lot where the 25-year-old male suspect was driving with one tire missing. The suspect struck and damaged a garage door. The suspect was arrested and charged with OWI 1st and damage to property.
WEST: Check Person – 6:09 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a man caused a disturbance. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. The man was transported to the hospital to have an injury treated. Officers disengaged from the hospital.
EAST: Disturbance – 10:13 pm. Officers responded to the men's shelter where the 32-year-old male suspect was being disruptive. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 10:23 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a man committed suicide.
CENTRAL: Threats Complaint – 10:51 pm. The victim reported that the 28-year-old male suspect posted a video on social media threatening to kill her. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, threats to injure and unlawful use of telephone.
12/13
CENTRAL: Trespass – 1:08 am. Officers responded to an apartment building where the 22-year-old male suspect entered an apartment through an unlocked door. The suspect was arrested for trespass, disorderly conduct and battery.
CENTRAL: OMVWI – 2:43 am. A caller to dispatch reported a hit and run crash at Williamson St and Livingston St. Officers located the suspect vehicle and arrested the 23-year-old male driver who was charged with OWI.