Daily Crime Report

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Missoula County

Notable Rise in Public Safety Incidents and Medical Transfers

Early Morning Incidents

The Missoula Police Department (MPD) responded to multiple incidents across various neighborhoods, including reports of suspicious activity in Franklin to the Fort and Two Rivers, and a loud noise complaint in Westside. The early hours also saw disorderly conduct and burglary alarms in the Heart of Missoula. Medical transfers were notably frequent in Northside, indicating an active period for emergency medical services.

Morning Trends

The morning was marked by frequent disturbances in Westside and a continuation of suspicious activities across several neighborhoods like Grant Creek and Westside. Traffic incidents without injuries were reported in Franklin to the Fort and Captain John Mullan. MPD and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) also attended to multiple calls for medical assistance and hazards, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns.

Afternoon Overview

By afternoon, MPD handled a variety of challenges from accidents including one involving a pedestrian in Grant Creek, to public assistance for fires in Lower Rattlesnake. Harassment and person needs assistance calls were prevalent, indicating a busy day for law enforcement in resolving community issues. MCSO was involved in several assistance roles, emphasizing the collaborative effort in maintaining public safety.

Evening Activities

The evening showed no slowdown, with the MPD engaging in numerous welfare checks and dealing with accidents, no injuries reported. Noteworthy were the outdoor fire incidents reported by MPD in the Captain John Mullan area, which required significant public safety responses. Complex incidents like assaults and disturbances were also part of the night’s events.

Late Evening Developments

Activities into the late evening in neighborhoods like Northside and Heart of Missoula involved further welfare checks, disturbances, and an acute response to shots fired in Grant Creek. Officers consistently provided support through welfare checks and enforced public decorum amidst disorderly conduct reports.

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