Missoula County

Early Morning Incidents

Missoula’s day began with a series of disturbances including multiple reports of trespassing, camping, and disturbance in neighborhoods like Riverfront, Westside, and Two Rivers. The Missoula Police Department (MPD) and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) were also dispatched to manage three separate accidents involving injuries on River Road.

Morning Activities

Safety officers were engaged extensively throughout the morning across multiple neighborhoods. Notably, the Westside saw a range of incidents from burglary alarms to drug-related activities. Incident types varied widely from domestic animal reports on Westside and Franklin to the Fort, to illegal burns in Captain John Mullan followed by multiple suspicious activities and a visible uptick in vandalism reports in the latter area as well.

Afternoon Responses

The afternoon hours noted a continuation of morning trends with numerous calls relating to moving violations and abandoned vehicles across Missoula. A noticeable rise was seen in accidents with no injury reported especially on River Road. Furthermore, the day’s first reports of wildland fires emerged from Captain John Mullan, signaling an urgent need for fire control efforts.

Evening and Late Evening Details

The evening extended into the night with personnel dealing with high-stress calls including accidents with injuries which peaked, including several in locales with no previously reported activities. Calls related to suspicious activities and disturbances were handled by MPD. The frequency of needs for assistance and medical care significantly rose towards later hours, underscoring potential end-of-day crises.