Missoula County

Overview

The Missoula Police Department (MPD) and the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) were active across the city on October 2, 2025, dealing with a variety of incidents, including a notable number of traffic-related accidents and reports of disorderly conduct.

Early Morning Activities

The early morning hours saw a flurry of incidents, primarily on the Westside and in the Heart of Missoula. The MPD handled multiple reports of disorderly conduct and medical transfers in the Westside. Suspicious activities were also noted, with incidents occurring across different neighborhoods including Westside and Heart of Missoula.

Morning Incident Surge

The morning hours continued to be busy with several accidents reported, including multiple vehicle vs pedestrian incidents in the Heart of Missoula, which the MPD responded to promptly. Incidents of burglary alarms were frequent, notably in the Westside and Grant Creek areas. The Southgate Triangle and other neighborhoods saw a mix of shoplifting, disturbances, and drug-related reports.

Afternoon Challenges

As the day progressed into the afternoon, traffic incidents, including hit and runs and several no-injury accidents, were prominent, especially in the Captain John Mullan area. The MPD and MCSO were also called to handle cases related to drugs, a wildlands fire, and various civil issues across multiple neighborhoods.

Evening and Late Evening Trends

In the evening, disorderly conduct spiked in the Franklin to the Fort area along with disturbances and person assistance calls. The late evening saw continued harassments and suspicious activities, particularly in the Westside and Heart of Missoula. As the night concluded, the agencies addressed an increased number of medical calls and disturbances, wrapping up a hectic day of law enforcement activity.