Daily Crime Report

Friday, May 16, 2025

Missoula County

Notable Increase in Camping Violations and Welfare Checks

Early Morning Incidents

Missoula Police Department (MPD) and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to several incidents early this morning across various neighborhoods. Among them, ‘Person Needs Assistance’ and ‘Camping in the City’ were particularly frequent, especially in the Westside and Franklin to the Fort areas. Additionally, ‘Parking/Junk Vehicle Complaints’ were noted in the Franklin to the Fort region.

Morning Crime Patterns

The morning hours saw a continuation of the camping issues alongside multiple ‘Burglary Alarm’ and ‘Suspicious Activity’ reports, notably within the University District and Grant Creek. The ‘Structure Fire’ incidents dominated the recordings, all overseen by MCSO, noting multiple calls around 08:08. Another pressing concern was incidents related to ‘Accident – Vehicle vs Pedestrian or Bike Injury’ clustered around Moose Can Gully.

Afternoon Developments

Several ‘Accident – No Injury’ reports emerged in the afternoon alongside ‘Camping in the City’ and ‘Suspicious Activity,’ with River Road and Westside being particularly active. Disturbance and theft were also prevalent, impacting areas like South 39th Street and Heart of Missoula.

Evening Activities

The evening witnessed a mix of ‘Medical Call BLS’ and ‘Disturbance’ incidents, especially in the Westside and Heart of Missoula. ‘Camping in the City’ violations persisted into the evening, affecting multiple neighborhoods.

Late Evening Overview

As the night drew on, ‘Suspicious Activity’ and ‘Welfare Checks’ were among the most reported events across Missoula, with notable activities in Grant Creek and Two Rivers. The late evening was punctuated by a series of ‘Structure Fires,’ handled by MCSO in nonspecific locations, indicating a possible broader issue or event.

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