Missoula County

Early Morning Incidents

Missoula police departments were active in the early hours, responding to multiple calls across the city. Assaults were notably reported at Heart of Missoula, where the Missoula Police Department (MPD) responded to three incidents. A pattern of ‘Assist Fire’ was observed with multiple services in Heart of Missoula, signaling considerable police collaboration with fire services. Disturbances, medical emergencies requiring Basic Life Support (BLS), and assistance for a prowler on Westside also peaked during the early morning.

Morning Activities

The morning saw a diversification of incidents across Missoula with disorderly conduct and ‘Needs Officer’s Advice’ calls remaining consistent. Multiple public assistance duties were carried out, especially in Heart of Missoula. Theft and various vehicle-related complaints—ranging from parking to accidents—included a notable hit and run on Westside along with a police-driven pursuit in the Lewis & Clark and undefined neighborhoods.

Afternoon Engagements

The afternoon saw intensified activity with ‘Person Needs Assistance’ calls spread throughout the city, including a noticeable concentration in Westside and Franklin to the Fort. Missoula Police Department handled several disorderly conducts and assisted with non-criminal incidents, reflecting the varied reasons citizens require police attention. Furthermore, accidents with injuries occurred sporadically in areas like Captain John Mullan, highlighting traffic-related incidents during busier hours.

Evening Highlights

A continued trend of public need for assistance and disorderly behaviors marked the evening’s activities across various neighborhoods. Theft and harassment were recurrent themes in Rose Park and Westside, while multiple loud noise complaints were registered in Riverfront and South 39th Street towards the late evening hours. ‘Medical Call BLS’ work spiked during this time, showing a connection to late-night communal activities in Riverfront. Crime alarms and a perpetrator in a vehicle also spurred rapid police responses in Southgate Triangle.