Missoula County

Early Morning Incidents

Missoula Police Department (MPD) and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) were active in early morning hours with multiple incidents. Moving violations were notably prevalent alongside multiple medical standby calls—three in Heart of Missoula and one in Southgate Triangle. Emergency medical services were actively engaged. Accident reports, particularly involving injuries, spiked, with several registered from areas without specified neighborhoods and one from Upper Rattlesnake.

Morning Activities

The morning was marked by various criminal and traffic incidents: thefts, drugs, and burglary alarms were frequent in areas such as Southgate Triangle and Westside. Significant occurrences of abandoned vehicles, especially in Westside, emphasized ongoing vehicular issues. Welfare check ups and disturbances were other primary concerns across neighborhoods including Rose Park and Heart of Missoula.

Afternoon Responses

The afternoon saw a mix of activities with persistent home alarms in neighborhoods like University District and extensive public assistance needs, particularly in areas unmarked by neighborhoods. Reports of disturbances, thefts, and accidents without injuries were some of the major highlights of the afternoon police activity. Burglaries in unmarked neighborhoods also rose, indicating a possible trend.

Evening and Late Evening Developments

Missoula’s evening to late evening crime responses included various types of assistance requests across Missoula, culminating in notable burglary attempts and accidents with injuries in Westside. Camping violations remained a continuous issue into the late hours, particularly in Riverfront and Grant Creek. Several quality of life concerns were handled by MPD throughout the more populated areas like Westside and Riverfront, reflecting ongoing social service needs.

Surveillance and Control

Ongoing monitoring and quick response by local agencies continue to address various needs from routine traffic controls to emergency medical and safety responses throughout the communities of Missoula, showing a concerted effort in maintaining order and ensuring public safety.