Missoula County

Early Morning Overview

The early hours in Missoula saw a flurry of activity across several neighborhoods, particularly in the Westside area. The Missoula Police Department (MPD) and Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) addressed multiple incidents ranging from suspicious activities to traffic violations and disturbances. Notable occurrences included a series of assaults in the Rose Park neighborhood, handled by MPD, and several driving under the influence incidents managed by MCSO across different locations.

Notable Morning Trends

As the morning progressed, the focus shifted to traffic-related incidents with several accidents reported. The MPD and MCSO noted a particular increase in accident-related injuries, especially in Riverfront and Westside neighborhoods. Intervention from law enforcement was also required for incidents involving trespassing and vandalism in these areas.

Afternoon to Evening Transition

Activities during the afternoon and stretching into the evening involved a variety of incidents across Missoula. There were multiple reports of wildland fires, disturbances, and family-related issues such as custodial interference and welfare checks. The Captain John Mullan, Westside, and Heart of Missoula neighborhoods saw heightened law enforcement involvement.

Late Evening Developments

The late evening hours were marked by increased reports of suspicious activities and disturbances notably in the Westside and Franklin to the Fort neighborhoods. Additionally, several cases of medical emergencies required law enforcement and medical response in various locales around Missoula.

Neighborhood Highlights

• Westside: Diverse incidents including disturbances, person removals, and medical emergencies dominated activities.
• Heart of Missoula: Multiple thefts, harassments and DUI incidents were notable along with needed welfare checks and law enforcement support for medical situations.
• Northside and Southgate Triangle: These neighborhoods experienced issues ranging from traffic accidents to court paper servicing and demands for civil law enforcement presence.

This compilation highlights the nature of daily law enforcement activities and the recurring community needs in different neighborhoods throughout Missoula, underscoring the necessity of a responsive and vigilant law enforcement agency.