Missoula County

Early Morning to Morning Highlights

Missoula County saw a series of criminal and public assistance incidents during the early hours, leading into the morning. Notably, multiple incidents related to driving under the influence were reported by both MPD and MCSO, particularly around Rose Park and unspecified locations. Additionally, the MPD handled trespassing in the Heart of Missoula and continued to receive multiple complaints regarding loud noises and medical calls in Captain John Mullan and Heart of Missoula respectively.

Afternoon Pressures

The afternoon brought a variety of challenges, ranging from disturbances and welfare checks high up in neighborhoods like Rose Park and Heart of Missoula. Persistent issues like shoplifting and accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians were noticeable in Captain John Mullan, igniting further police attention. Various medical standby and assistance calls also peaked during this period, observed predominantly in the Northside area.

Evening Observations

Evening activities involved numerous public safety incidents across multiple areas, highlighting disorderly conduct in Westside and various kinds of accidents across Missoula. The Heart of Missoula dealt with several person removals and a marked rise in welfare checks. Notably, late evening incidents included suspicious activities across different neighborhoods and an escalation in noise complaints likely linked to weekend activities.

Neighborhood Focus

Statistics reveal certain hotspots for specific types of crime. For instance, Disorderly Conduct was a frequent headline in Westside, while Medical Calls, both Basic and Advanced Life Support, figured prominently in the Northside. Traffic-related incidents, especially accidents involving pedestrians or vehicles, were concentrated around Captain John Mullan.

Rose Park experienced a surge in diverse events ranging from thefts to welfare checks, suggesting a need for heightened monitoring. Across other regions, miscellaneous events like ‘Fish and Game’
and ‘Kegger’ in unlisted locations suggest a spread of activities likely reflective of the local culture and social gatherings, indicating police were called to manage situations possibly relating to local wildlife and social gatherings.