Missoula County

Missoula County witnessed various criminal activities and police responses on June 16, 2025. Patterns of incidents throughout the day were prominent across different neighborhoods, illustrating the daily demands on local law enforcement agencies.

Early Morning Activities

Early morning incidents commenced with reports in the Heart of Missoula, including a suspect in a vehicle and found property at various times. The Missoula Police Department (MPD) also responded to multiple cases involving individuals needing assistance and disturbances. Additionally, requests for medical standbys and wellbeing checks were reported by both the MPD and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) across multiple neighborhoods, including Grant Creek, where such demands were particularly high.

Midday Trends

By midday, the focus shifted toward more civilian needs with services relating to thefts, welfare checks, and disturbances becoming frequent. The areas around Franklin to the Fort and River Road saw a mix of suspicious activities and public safety concerns such as hazards and accidents without injury where local authorities were on hand to assist.

Afternoon Shifts

During the afternoon, repeated calls regarding welfare checks, thefts, and disturbances were noted in neighborhoods like Franklin to the Fort and Westside. Particularly in Westside, a trend in thefts and disturbances marked the neighborhood’s afternoon hour. Missoula Police Department resources seemed stretched as they attended to multiple calls about accidents, disturbances, and thefts during this period.

Evening Highlights

Evening hours brought a new set of challenges with a string of civil disputes, rescue operations, and incidents involving the need for law enforcement assistance across neighborhoods such as the Heart of Missoula and Westside. Instances of camping in the city were handled by the MPD, representing ongoing welfare activities late into the evening.

Late Evening Dynamics

The day concluded with further driving under the influence cases reported by the MPD in neighborhoods like the University District and Captain John Mullan. Assistance and advisory calls peaked as night fell, indicating the non-stop nature of demands faced by law enforcement.