Missoula County

Summary of Findings

The Missoula area reported a diverse range of incidents throughout June 17, 2025, with a notable increase in wildfire incidents and various criminal activities during the evening. Below, we detail the criminal activities, offering insights into neighborhood-specific issues along with timing trends.

Prevalent Issues in Specific Neighborhoods

Westside: Notable for its high incidence rates, Westside recorded activities such as Suspicious Activities, Assault, and Multiple Alarms. Interventions from MPD were consistently necessary here, with increased patrols in the evening.

Heart of Missoula: Various crimes like Assault, Suspension, and Vehicle-related incidents, including a Transport of Person case were noted. Medical and Fire Services were actively engaged, with five different incidents calling for Transfer Assistance.

Franklin to the Fort: Multiple disturbances were handled, alongside medical and hazard-related cases. Alarm responses also featured prominently here with eight instances requiring immediate attention.

Southgate Triangle: Had a mix of theft, disorderly conduct, and liquor violations, this area also dealt with several assistance calls and a couple of suspicious activities.

Grant Creek and Lower Rattlesnake: These areas witnessed medical emergencies, response to arson regarding Wildfires, Burglary Alarms, and multiple instances requiring police assistance.

Captain John Mullan: This neighborhood faced the highest number of traffic accidents, with detailed responses required from emergency teams. Wildfires were a significant concern with a trio of them demanding Fire Department’s aid.

Daily Incident Trends

By morning, the incidents spread across various locations with Suspicious Activities and Medical Assistance calls peaking. The afternoon brought in an increase in Transport needs and Traffic Accidents. The evening shift saw an uptick in Emergency Medical Interventions and responses to Fires. Most alarms and suspicious activities piled up towards the late evening, indicating a pattern in public safety response timing.

Emergency and Law Enforcement Responses

Missoula Police Department (MPD) continued to be the primary responder through the series of incidents, dealing with a variety of crimes from Theft to Assault, and substantial public safety incidents like the wildfires. Furthermore, Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) was involved in various capacities, including addressing rural area incidents and larger scale emergencies such as wildland fires.