Missoula County

Early Morning Incidents

The Missoula Police Department (MPD) and the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) registered numerous service calls between midnight and early morning. Among them, Westside reported cases such as shoplifting, a noise complaint from Lewis & Clark, and DUI reports. MPD also handled a hazards situation in Franklin to the Fort and various complaints across the city including noise and trespassing in Moose Can Gully and Westside.

Morning Trends

The morning saw continued activity with burglary alarms triggering in Rose Park, Captain John Mullan, and Southgate Triangle. Medical assistance was repeatedly needed in Northside while shoplifting persisted in Westside. Missoula’s various neighborhoods also reported a range of issues from accidents—both injury and non-injury related—to harassment and internet offenses.

Afternoon Dispatches

In the afternoon, reports included several accidents with no injuries and various assistance calls across neighborhoods like Captain John Mullan, River Road, and Southgate Triangle. Highlights include multiple vehicle versus pedestrian accidents in River Road, a theft spree in Westside, and a flurry of non-criminal incidents in Northside.

Evening Observations

As evening approached, disturbances and higher crime volumes were noted especially in Westside and Northside. Westside’s reports ranged from shoplifting to assault and an evening-peak in disputes. Noteworthy were also multiple reports of burglary alarms across districts like Northside and Captain John Mullan and accidents in Southgate Triangle.

Late Evening Focus

Wrapping up the day, the focus shifted towards instances of theft and suspicious activities in neighborhoods such as Grant Creek and Southgate Triangle. Needs for officer’s advice peaked with incidents reported in the northern regions whilst welfare checks were prompted in Riverfront.