Missoula County

Early Morning Activity

Missoula Police Department (MPD) and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) had a busy early morning with several DUI (Driving Under the Influence) incidents reported across various neighborhoods. Notably, DUIs were reported in Rose Park, Riverfront, and Moose Can Gully. MCSO responded to a burglary in Franklin to the Fort and a theft incident location not specified.

MPD also engaged in multiple welfare and medical calls primarily centered in the Heart of Missoula and Westside neighborhoods, including three medical call BLS (Basic Life Support) incidents occurring simultaneously in the Heart of Missoula.

Morning to Afternoon Incidents

Throughout the morning, MPD handled a variety of calls, including disturbances in the Heart of Missoula and traffic-related issues in Westside. A structure fire drew significant resources in the Heart of Missoula. MCSO handled several hazards and non-criminal incidents.

DUI activity persisted into the afternoon with further reports in Westside. Missoula agencies collaborated closely on several fire-related incidents and medical transfers, underscoring the busy pace of emergency responses in the area.

Evening Developments

As evening approached, disorderly conduct cases emerged predominantly in Southgate Triangle and Two Rivers. A spike in welfare checks and disturbances were notable in Heart of Missoula, where a loud noise complaint was also filed. MCSO was active with welfare checks, particularly in areas where neighborhoods were not specified, indicating widespread checks across the county.

Late Evening and Night Responds

Late evening hours saw MPD responding to a surge in disturbances, suspicious activities, and welfare checks in neighborhoods like Westside and Captain John Mullan. The last recorded welfare checks were in neighborhoods of uncertain locations, showcasing the community-wide spread of evening activities.

Throughout the day, the prevalent concerns for Missoula included managing public disturbances and maintaining traffic controls across multiple regions, reflecting a considerable demand on resources for public safety and order.