Missoula County

Early Morning Incidents

The early morning hours in Missoula saw a variety of incidents, most notably in the Westside and Heart of Missoula neighborhoods. The Missoula Police Department (MPD) responded to multiple burglary alarms and conducted several bar/building checks. Additionally, civil disputes and welfare checks were prominent, with the MPD attending to various civil concerns and ensuring the well-being of residents in Westside.

In the Heart of Missoula, the early hours were also marked by disturbances including assaults and disorderly conduct, highlighting an uptick in violent behavior. A significant pattern was the need for welfare checks and providing assistance to individuals across multiple neighborhoods, including the coordination of medical responses.

Morning Activity

As the morning progressed, MPD dealt with further cases of burglary alarms and suspicious activities, especially in the Westside and Heart of Missoula areas. The MPD also handled several cases related to camping in city limits and motor vehicle complaints, indicating ongoing issues with transient populations and traffic violations respectively.

Medical emergencies were notable in the morning, with Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support calls being particularly prevalent in neighborhoods like Heart of Missoula and Lower Rattlesnake. Police intervention was required in instances of harassment and disorderly conduct, continuing the pattern of early morning disturbances.

Afternoon Enforcement

Throughout the afternoon, traffic-related incidents including parking complaints and moving violations were addressed by MPD across various neighborhoods. Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) was active handling accidents involving injuries, the transport of persons, and resolving public safety hazards. Noteworthy is the continuation of disorderly conduct across the community, requiring significant police presence and intervention.

Evening Developments

The evening hours remained eventful with MPD and MCSO responding to several accidents, including multiple vehicle-related injuries. Suspicious activities and disturbances were prevalent, with areas like Heart of Missoula witnessing a variety of urgent medical calls, including multiple CPR incidents, hinting at serious health emergencies. Reports of harassment, disturbances, and a steady incidence of burglary alarms emphasized the ongoing challenge of maintaining public order and safety during these hours.

Summarizing Daily Patterns

The day was marked by a mix of violent incidents, public safety concerns over transients, consistent traffic and parking issues, and multiple emergency medical responses. The engagement of both MPD and MCSO in addressing these varied issues underscores the continuous effort required to manage the city’s safety and orderliness effectively.