Missoula County

Early Morning Incidents

Missoula Police Department (MPD) and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a high volume of overnight activities. The early hours saw multiple welfare checks and medical calls in Rose Park, and increased disturbances in the Heart of Missoula neighborhood. Instances of trespassing were reported in both the Captain John Mullan and Franklin to the Fort areas.

Midday Activities

Numerous reports of disturbances, need for officer’s advice, and vehicle-related accidents took precedence in the late morning into early afternoon. Significant emergency medical responses were evident in Miller Creek. The day also witnessed several accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians around South 39th Street.

Afternoon to Evening Transitions

The afternoon stretched into a busy evening with ongoing disturbances, including a notable increase in harassment and suspicious activities citywide. MPD was particularly active in dealing with welfare checks, while the MCSO focused on addressing a series of wildland fires late in the evening.

Neighborhood Specific Highlights

• Rose Park: A hotspot for welfare checks and medical responses.
• Heart of Missoula: Frequent disorderly conduct and multiple emergency medical standby calls.
• Westside: Significant occurrences of people needing assistance and hit and runs.
• Franklin to the Fort: Many cases requiring medical standby and assistance from law enforcement.

The afternoon and evening also saw a cluster of structure fires, handled deftly by the MCSO, pointing to a tense period for fire safety in the community.

Overall, the day was marked by the community’s intensive needs for police and medical support, signifying both the enduring challenges and responsive abilities of local forces.