Missoula County

Overview of Incidents

The Missoula Police Department (MPD) and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to various incidents on May 7, 2025. Early morning activities predominantly focused on residential areas with multiple reports of disturbances and the need for public assistance across various neighborhoods.

Detailed Incident Reports

Significant early morning incidents included multiple cases of disturbances, with the MPD attending to an unspecified location and the MCSO addressing issues in the Westside area. Additionally, both agencies responded to numerous reports of ‘Person Needs Assistance’ across multiple areas including Heart of Missoula and Franklin to the Fort.

There was a notable frequency of burglary alarms throughout the morning across various neighborhoods including Westside and Captain John Mullan, handled predominantly by MPD. The MCSO also assisted with several burglary alarms and provided intervention in more serious cases like intimidation in Westside and harassment in River Road.

Afternoon to Evening Activity

The afternoon saw a continuation of varied incidents, including welfare checks and disturbances primarily concentrated in River Road and various other neighborhoods without specific locations mentioned. Late evening incidents escalated with cases involving burglary alarms, suspicious activities, and a series of public assistance in areas like Southgate Triangle and Westside.

Summary Statistics Review

Heart of Missoula reported multiple cases requiring officer’s assistance and disturbances, further stressing the multiplicity of interventions by MPD. Westside, being another focal point, had various incidents ranging from welfare checks to suspicious activities. Notably, parking and junk vehicle complaints were prevalent in Lewis & Clark.

The MCSO was especially active in areas without specified neighborhoods, handling cases from abandoned vehicles to needing officer’s advice, with a total of five instances highlighted on this day.