Missoula County

Early Morning Incidents

The early hours of August 21, 2025, saw multiple incidents, starting with an Accident – No Injury at Franklin to the Fort just after midnight, followed by three instances of Wildlands Fire reported across unspecified locations. The morning also registered several cases of Suspicious Activity in different neighborhoods, alongside a Parking/Junk Vehicle Complaint in Captain John Mullan. Other notable early occurrences included responses to medical calls and various forms of public assistance requests.

Morning Developments

As the day progressed into the morning hours, the Missoula Police Department handled incidents like Assault and Trespassing in the Westside, with several Parking/Junk Vehicle Complaints again cropping up in Captain John Mullan. The frequency of incidents pertaining to personal assistance and welfare checks notably increased during morning. Burglary incidents were also reported in locales such as Grant Creek and a series of vehicular accidents occurred causing disruptions without extensive damages.

Afternoon Activity

The afternoon brought with it a spate of Arson cases in unspecified areas, totaling five reports, significantly escalating the gravity of the day’s criminal activities. Missoula also saw an array of disorderly conducts and assistances to outside agencies. The traffic issues continued with several reported accidents, particularly notable were multiple Accident – Injury incidents cited at various locations.

Evening Overview

The crime pattern extended into the evening with further disturbances and aid requests across neighborhoods. Notably, a string of six Wildlands Fire reports emerged, with locations including Marshall Canyon indicating potential serious blazes. The evening was punctuated by a variety of activity ranging from thefts to ongoing disturbances, encapsulating a broad spectrum of public safety issues confronting Missoula.

Late Evening Round-Up

The day concluded with more subdued activity although incidents involving Loud Noise Complaints, extensive Suspicious Activity, and several Medical Standy BLS needs were taken care of. The night also saw a Robbery reported in the Heart of Missoula amidst continuing theft reports, closing another active day in Missoula’s public safety landscape.