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Auburn police has responded to Misty Upham's family's claims which said she fell to her death when trying to escape from police. The police department said in a statement, "The men and women of the Auburn Police Department are highly professional law enforcement officials who take pride in every investigation to ensure that a thorough and comprehensive investigation is completed."

"Since July of 2013, the Auburn Police Department has responded to five separate incidents involving Ms. Upham," the police department continued, "On four of those incidents, she was contacted by officers and she did not object to being transported by private ambulance for further evaluation. On the 5th incident, Misty had already left the residence and officers were unable to locate her. Each contact was handled professionally and with compassion, with the goal of getting Ms. Upham the attention and care she needed."

The police department then denied claims made by Misty's father Charles Upham, who said his daughter had "a swollen jaw, black eye and scratches and bruises on her shoulder" after contacted with police prior to her missing. "There have been no mistreatment complaints received by the Auburn Police Department from Ms. Upham, her family, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, King County Sheriff's Office, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe or elected officials at the City of Auburn," they countered.

"It has been inferred that she may have suffered a black eye at the hands of police, but that is not correct," they added, "Rather, included in a related written report, Ms. Upham stated that she had sustained a sprained ankle and black eye when she jumped out a two-story window." The police department insisted that they "did not ignore Ms. Upham's disappearance in this most recent episode."

They said, "An active search and investigation commenced. On Oct. 6, area checks were done in and around the home where she was last seen. Officers immediately followed up on all reports of her possible whereabouts. In the course of the investigation, the detective assigned to the case spoke with friends and family, to assist us in locating Ms. Upham. The Seattle Police Department also checked an address provided by family, that Ms. Upham and members of her family were known to frequent, all with no success."

Auburn Police Department said they're still investigating the case and would "continue to search for answers to unravel the mystery behind [Misty's] passing." They added, "We intend to find the information that will help bring closure to the people who loved and cared for Ms. Upham."