Missoula County

Overview of Incidents

Missoula’s public safety agencies were busy addressing a variety of incidents throughout the day. The Missoula Police Department (MPD) and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to numerous calls, with significant occurrences of fires, accidents, and various public disturbances across the city.

Early Morning Activity

Several suspicious activities were noted in Farviews/Pattee Canyon area, all occurring in the early morning hours. The Westside saw incidents categorized as camping in the city and drug-related issues. Unspecified hazards were also reported without a specific neighborhood by MCSO.

Morning Rush

The morning hours were particularly active with incidents spreading across multiple neighborhoods. Among these were multiple “Camping in the City” cases in University District and Heart of Missoula. Notably, accidents with injuries and several welfare checks were responded to by MCSO in unspecified locations.

Afternoon Reports

Continuing challenges included trespassing and instances of camping in the city, particularly noted in Riverfront and Westside. MPD and MCSO dealt with an array of urgent activities, including accidents involving pedestrians or bikes in River Road, underscoring traffic safety concerns.

Evening Concerns

Towards the evening, Westside and Franklin to the Fort reported multiple injuries from accidents. Notably, Franklin to the Fort experienced a surge in incidents like assaults with a weapon and wildland fires. The Northside and Heart of Missoula faced their own set of challenges, ranging from vandalism and welfare checks to assorted fires.

Late Evening Incidents

The night rounded off with loud noise complaints in Moose Can Gully and ongoing suspicious activities across several neighborhoods. Franklin to the Fort witnessed multiple medical transfers in a close timeframe, and a menacing tone prevailed with reports of drugs and burglaries.

Missoula’s public safety teams maintained vigilance throughout the night, ensuring the city’s steady march towards tranquility.