Missoula County

Addressing Early Morning Issues

The early hours in Missoula were active with a variety of incidents. MPD was called to a welfare check in the University District, found prowlers in Captain John Mullan, and investigated a person needing assistance in an unspecified area, among other alerts. MCSO was also involved, dealing with suspicious activities in unidentified locations. Notable was a burglary alarm activation in the Heart of Missoula around the dawn.

Morning Trends

Morning hours saw a continuation of unauthorized activities with several incidents of theft and suspicious activities reported in Moose Can Gully and River Road. MPD attended to a series of accidents in Two Rivers causing multiple injuries. In Franklin to the Fort, criminal mischief was promptly addressed. Welfare checks and assistance to individuals in need were frequent across various neighborhoods.

Afternoon Alarms

Into the afternoon, Missoula experienced a spike in disturbances and property damage incidents. Multiple locations reported the need for welfare checks and burglary alarms indicated potential intrusions, particularly noted in the Franklin to the Fort and Heart of Missoula. A notable number of accidents were reported, particularly with no injuries, suggesting a high volume of traffic incidents during this time.

Evening Escalations

Evening brought more severe experiences including assaults and multiple hit and runs, primarily concentrated in the Heart of Missoula. Suspicious activities peaked, with significant occurrences in Rose Park and interventions by MPD and MCSO were necessary to manage ongoing disturbances. Additionally, reports of a wildlands fire in Two Rivers marked a significant emergency response requirement.

Late Evening Unrest

The late hours did not slow down as welfare checks, and burglary alarms continued to be a trend. A stolen vehicle in the Heart of Missoula highlighted continuing public safety concerns. Disturbances and a wildlands fire in Two Rivers added to the array of challenges faced by the law enforcement throughout the day.

Across neighborhoods, today’s criminal activities varied, reflecting both persistent and emergent public safety challenges in Missoula. Agencies responded promptly to ensure order and safety as incidents unfolded.