Missoula County

Early Morning Reporting

Missoula’s early hours saw numerous police interventions, particularly with disorderly conduct incidences reported in the Westside neighborhood. MPD responded to multiple cases shortly after midnight. Similarly, disturbances and noise complaints were frequent across the city, including the University District and Franklin to the Fort.

Several structure fires drew the attention of both the public and emergency services overnight with multiple incidents reported, indicating a busy night for the fire departments. Medical emergencies also peaked, with Heart of Missoula recording several Basic Life Support (BLS) calls in unison with disturbances and driving under the influence arrests.

Morning Activities

Continued unrest marked the morning hours. The Westside incurred various crimes like trespassing, a significant number of disorderly conduct complaints, and vehicle-related offenses. Intervention for more civil matters like advice needs and person assistance was also high on the list in neighborhoods like Heart of Missoula and Miller Creek.

Notable was the series of wildland fires in Captain John Mullan, adding environmental emergency responses to the crime-oriented calls.

Afternoon Rush

The frequency of incidents didn’t wane into the afternoon. Assaults, vehicle and pedestrian injuries in Franklin to the Fort reflected a trend in traffic-related incidents. The Westside and Heart of Missoula reported various disturbances, including shots heard, needing further monitoring.

Shoplifting peaks around 16:00, portending an uptick in retail-related disturbances. Assistance was also frequently required across several neighborhoods for diverse reasons ranging from mundane parking complaints to threats of violence.

Evening Concerns

The evening hours showed no dampening in incident rates with several notable offenses including drug-related arrests and multiple accidents, particularly in Franklin to the Fort. Disturbances continued to rattle areas like Miller Creek and Westside, while calls for officer’s advice peaked suggesting an unsettling end to the day.

As night approached, suspicious activities increased notably around River Road, emphasizing a need for vigilance in public security. Welfare checks and incident responses remained comparable to daytime patterns.