Missoula County

Early Morning 2025-08-31

The early hours in Missoula saw several incidents, starting with a call for a person needing assistance on Westside and a bicycle moving violation in Riverfront. A series of moving violations, disturbances, and alarm triggers followed, notably with multiple disturbances in various neighborhoods indicating a perturbed start of the day. The police dealt with a handful of accidents, including repetitive accidents – injury reports from the Northside, pointing to a potentially hazardous area. Missoula County Sheriff’s Office was active with medical standby duties, emphasizing an early morning demand for medical assistance.

Morning 2025-08-31

Activities seem to have spiked in the morning hours with numerous instances of court papers being served across several locales, primarily driven by MCSO. Welfare checks were promptly attended by MPD, alongside several alarming reports of thefts and suspicious activities enhancing the burden on law enforcement resources. The frequency of incidents involving camping in the city was noted, highlighting ongoing issues with homelessness.

Afternoon 2025-08-31

The afternoon was packed with a wide array of incidents ranging from multiple medical transfers, disturbances and procedural activities such as court papers being served. A notable increase in vehicle-related incidents, including fires and moving violations across various neighborhoods, added to the afternoon’s hectic schedule. Reports of assaults and the necessary removal of persons from premises also marked the crime landscape during these hours.

Evening 2025-08-31

As evening approached, the frequency of disturbances escalated, and there was a significant number of accidents reported, including a remarkable series of accident fatalities signifying major traffic incidents. Shoplifting, theft, and wildland fires were other significant activities, with the latter potentially indicating environmental or deliberate ignitions needing attention.

Late Evening 2025-08-31

The late evening continued to be challenging with numerous reports of suspicious activities and disturbances peppering the Missoula night. Law enforcement was continually called upon for assistance, highlighting the ongoing demand for night-time police visibility and intervention. This included a disturbing spike in reports of accident fatalities, specifying a grave concern for road safety within the county.