Missoula County

Early Morning Incidents

Early morning activities commenced with multiple non-criminal incidents and calls for assistance in the Heart of Missoula. Additionally, a significant number of accidents with injuries were reported indiscriminately across various neighborhoods, including Westside and Franklin to the Fort, managed primarily by MCSO. MCSO also responded to a suspicious activity and a loud noise complaint in Heart of Missoula, showing a surge in early disturbances.

Morning Incidents

The day continued with various non-criminal incidents and many requests for citizens needing assistance, highlighted in Heart of Missoula by the MPD. MPD also dealt with multiple medical standbys and a few burglary alarms in Westside and Franklin to the Fort. Several traffic-related issues, such as accidents with no injuries and parking or junk vehicle complaints, were addressed mainly in Grant Creek and the surrounding areas, illustrating a pattern of minor traffic disturbances disrupting the local flow.

Afternoon Activities

Afternoon incidents saw a spike in law enforcement activity, including repeated issues with trespassing, disturbances, and recurring instances of public intoxication and assaults primarily in Westside and other central neighborhoods. Noteworthy was the occurrence of multiple ‘assist fire’ calls and a structural fire in Heart of Missoula, indicating possible coordinated emergency responses to bigger incidents.

Evening Developments

The evening highlighted the frequent actions towards combating driving under the influence, particularly noted in Rose Park with several such incidents reported. Harsh weather led to various hazards calls across several key areas, while assaults and other violent activities peaked in areas likelier to host nightlife such as Westside. Assistance to persons remained a consistent need across the county as the night progressed.

Late Evening Trends

Late evening trends closed the day with activities like suspicious activities and disturbances peaking across neighborhoods like Grant Creek and Captain John Mullan. MPD and MCSO collaborated on several ‘obstructing’ cases and dealt with emergency calls, including a stolen vehicle and hit and run, reflecting the city’s urgent late-night dynamics.