Police Blotter

August 26, 2024 3:39 PM

Hello Community Neighbors and Residents, The Madison Police Department - Midtown District is reaching out to alert our neighbors about a recent crime pattern that has emerged, specifically Thefts From Automobiles, in the Westmorland Neighborhood. Theft from automobiles happen across the … [read more]

October 2, 2023 1:01 PM

Hello Midtown, Property crime impacts just about everyone and, can be stubbornly persistent. However, there are things we can do to reduce and prevent it. And I do mean WE! Please take a look at the below link to help us (and you) prevent property crime. Thank you and happy … [read more]

July 25, 2023 8:21 AM

Dear Midtown Residents, We wanted to share with our constituents that the Midtown District Station will be hosting “Office Hours” for anyone who wants to come in and chat with a Midtown commander. Why “Office Hours?” Because we want to make ourselves available to you, our … [read more]

June 6, 2022 9:32 AM

Hello Midtown, Attached is a link outlining our 2022 Summer Traffic Plan. /police/blog/documents/Trafficplanblotter.docx Thank you and drive safely! Captain Jason Freedman Midtown Police District [read more]

May 31, 2022 1:01 PM

Hello Midtown! Please see the below link providing information on the 2022 MPD Summer Strategic Plan. Thank you and be well, Captain Freedman /police/blog/documents/Hello%20Midtown(2).docx [read more]

July 29, 2021 1:28 PM

Hello Midtown Please see the below link with a Strategic Plan Update Thank you! /police/blog/documents/MSP3(1).pdf [read more]

July 28, 2021 9:57 AM

Hello Midtown, On 7/27 a team of officers led by one of our TEST (Traffic Enforcement Safety Team) Members worked speed enforcement on the Beltline at Whitney Way. During the course of the project which ran from 6pm to 10pm, 5 stop cars made 29 stops for speeding, with two … [read more]

July 9, 2021 10:07 AM

Please see the attached! /police/blog/documents/MSP2.pdf [read more]

July 9, 2021 7:38 AM

Hello Midtown, In addition to our ongoing strategic plan work on enforcing dangerous driving, we get assistance from our TEST (Traffic Enforcement and Safety Team) and other officers. On 7/8, a group of officers worked a speed wave traffic safety initiative on WB Belt/ Whitney. … [read more]

July 1, 2021 3:05 PM

Hello Midtown, As we move through the summer, and in line with our Midtown Strategic Plan, we are paying particular attention to crime trends and data--where, when, how, and (when possible) who are committing the crimes. While we have enjoyed substantial reductions in two of our three … [read more]

June 21, 2021 3:07 PM

Hello--please see the below link for our first Midtown Strategic Plan update. /police/blog/documents/MSPupdate1.pdf Thank you and be well. Captain Freedman [read more]

June 13, 2021 3:37 PM

Hello Midtown, FYI on Wednesday 6/9 from 6p-10p, 4 MPD officers including a member of our Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST) worked a traffic safety initiative at the Beltline and Whitney Way. 28 stops were made (27 for speed and 1 for failure to move over for an emergency vehicle). … [read more]

June 5, 2021 2:16 PM

Hello Midtown! Every year, MPD recognizes our people--civilian and sworn--and citizens whose actions and work went above and beyond. 2020 was no exception, and during the pandemic and the tumult of the protests, Midtown officers were involved in several major incidents, during which they … [read more]

June 3, 2021 9:44 AM

Please see the attached PDF and video containing information about Midtown's Summer Strategic Plan MidtownSummerStrategicPlan [read more]

March 24, 2021 11:46 AM

Hello Midtown! On April 8th, 2021, at 7pm, Alder Furman is hosting a public safety focused community meeting, including discussion on recent gun violence in the Midtown District. Midtown and West Police Command will attend, along with Anthony Cooper Sr. from Focused Interruption. To get … [read more]

March 18, 2021 12:25 PM

Hello Midtown District! Despite the recent snow, spring is coming! Along with warmer weather, MMSD recently announced the return to in-person learning. The change of season and the re-opening of schools provide opportunities and challenges for Midtown PD and our district residents, and I want … [read more]

January 28, 2021 11:38 AM

Hello Midtown! Every year, MPD seeks community feedback. As a Midtown resident, we ask and hope that you will take a few minutes to complete a short survey. We value your feedback and look to find ways to incorporate it into our efforts to keep Madison safe and secure. As you may know, … [read more]

October 19, 2020 1:23 PM

Hello Midtown, The City budget is in full swing, and like many of you, I've reviewed the Mayor's executive budget through the lens of public safety and the impact it may have on your police department and our ability to provide critical and essential services. In case you haven't seen the … [read more]

October 12, 2020 11:45 AM

Hello Midtown, MPD, OCA, and DCPH created a letter (link below) to send out to bars and potential house-parties in an effort to curb activities which are deleterious to public health. It is our goal to get this letter out to as many people in the Regent St area (as well as Langdon, State St, … [read more]

October 9, 2020 7:28 PM

Hello Midtown, FYI, the For Our Future (FOF) & For Our Future Action Fund may be canvassing in the Midtown area. They notified MPD of their intent, and in an effort to mitigate concerns people may have about said activity, I wanted to pass along some information from the group, … [read more]

September 8, 2020 11:00 AM

Updated Crime Stats Hello Midtown, The below information is through August 31, 2020 SHOTS FIRED: Year-to-date (8/31) there have been 176 shots fired in Madison compared with 99 at this time in 2019 In August of 2020 there have been 33 shots fired incidents citywide compared to … [read more]

July 27, 2020 1:28 PM

Hello Midtown, Recently there has been a significant increase in some types of calls in Midtown (and throughout the City). Three areas stand out: Shots Fired, Burglary, and Theft from Auto (TFA). Shots Fired: June 2019 Midtown: 1 June 2020 … [read more]

March 17, 2020 12:43 PM

Hello Midtown, Below are some important links from the City, Public Health, and MPD. http://www.cityofmadison.com/coronavirus http://www.publichealthmdc.com/coronavirus https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/chief-wahls-message-regarding-covid-19 MPD is committed to … [read more]

December 23, 2019 12:56 PM

Seasons Greetings! Thanks to all of you who have sent well wishes, cards, food (lots and lots of food!) to my Midtown Team. It is much appreciated! I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Christmas and holiday season and Happy New Year! Jason Freedman Midtown Police … [read more]

December 13, 2019 9:33 AM

Midtown Crime Summary November 2019 Hello Midtown! I recently received some feedback from community members who asked to get more information about crime information and trends in the district. Below is my effort to provide some data. If you find this information useful or helpful, … [read more]

November 25, 2019 1:34 PM

All, Please consider completing our annual MPD survey for 2019. We appreciate your feedback and this is an opportunity to hear from you! The link to the survey is below (and also accessible from the MPD Website) and is available in multiple … [read more]

October 12, 2019 12:27 PM

Hello Midtown! My name is Jason Freedman, and on 10/6/19 I took over for Jay Lengfeld as Midtown Captain. Captain Lengfeld reitred after 38! years of service. I thank him for all of the contributions he's made to our community and MPD over the last four decades and I wish him well as he … [read more]

May 2, 2019 8:31 AM

All, The below entry was prepared by Lt. Dan Nale of CPD. He created the summaries of these calls a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, the signficant callshave not stopped, and in the two weeks that have passed between April 20 and today, CPD Officers have responded to several additional … [read more]

April 25, 2019 8:29 AM

2019 Mifflin Street Event This Saturday, April 27th, is the annual Spring event known as the “Mifflin Block Party.” Despite having the label, it should be know that this event is NOT SANCTIONED by the City of Madison. The size of the event has varied from year to year. If … [read more]

March 8, 2019 2:01 PM

Hello all MPD has now completed our shift change for 2019—and there were a lot of changes in the Central Police District (CPD). Please meet the new members of my command team and community policing team! From Lt Dan Nale—new CPD Patrol Lieutenant (replacing Brian Austin, … [read more]

January 31, 2019 7:07 AM

Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]

November 26, 2018 2:57 PM

Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]

November 5, 2018 11:17 AM

Hello all, The following was drafted by Central District Patrol. Be safe, Captain Freedman CRIME SCENE 101 Introduction The purpose of this month’s blotter entry for the Central Police District is to shed some light on “crime scene etiquette”—the … [read more]

October 25, 2018 9:42 AM

Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]

October 25, 2018 8:43 AM

Freakfest 2018 All, As many of you already know, Freakfest 2018 is taking place this Saturday, October 27th. Freakfest is an extraordinary event that typically sees tens of thousands of revelers descending into the State St event area and involves multiple music stages, … [read more]

October 3, 2018 9:51 AM

For the last couple of years, the Central District Community Policing Team (CPT) has worked on developing a positive, collaborative relationship with the Salvation Army, a critical service provider that lies in the heart of the Central District. The CPT has been part of many meetings, … [read more]

September 25, 2018 9:12 AM

Hello Central, On 9/12, a cadre of MPD folks including MHO’s (Mental Health Officer) Andy Naylor and Ryan Jennison and CORE Officers Jodi Nelson and Deon Johnson attended ‘lunch with a cop’ at the Off the Square Club. Thanks to the generosity of the Madison Community Policing Foundation, … [read more]

September 21, 2018 12:54 PM

Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]

August 22, 2018 9:12 AM

Central District Burglary Crime Unit (BCU) 2018 Mid-Year Update Detective Jokala became the Central District BCU liaison on 1/28/18. Below is her mid-year report. Det. Jokala—along with her BCU colleagues and various central officers—did an outstanding job investigating and arresting a … [read more]

August 16, 2018 7:15 PM

Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD's dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]

August 16, 2018 5:57 PM

Hello, During the evening of 8/15, Central CPT joined forces with the Salvation Army and MSCR to take some families who receive needed services out for a Pontoon Ride on Lake Monona. By all accounts it was a beautiful night and a fun time for the families who participated and … [read more]

July 13, 2018 12:28 PM

Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]

June 25, 2018 9:48 AM

All, As you well know, the Central District is a unique place with an environment, features, and issues all its own. One of those features is parking—a ubiquitous challenge for those who frequent the downtown. Within that issue is an only-in-the-Central-District subset related to moped … [read more]

June 22, 2018 2:51 PM

All, Please see the below introductory blog from our newest neighborhood officer—while he is new to the role, Damion has been a central district stalwart and I am very pleased to have him in this new role! My name is Officer Damion Figueroa and I am the Langdon Neighborhood Police … [read more]

June 19, 2018 4:47 PM

All, Please see the below information and link to a questionnaire. 2018 City-Wide Neighborhood Conference – Tell Us What is Important? Complete by Friday, July 6 (Circulate Widely) The 2018 Mayor's Neighborhood Conference will take place on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, … [read more]

June 18, 2018 1:34 PM

Hello All! As part of our ongoing efforts to be informative and share information, I will provide some monthly crime data on my blog. MPD’s dedicated Crime Analysts create this product. We use it to help to identify trends within and across districts, and to help focus resources … [read more]

April 23, 2018 12:05 PM

Hello all, I have some information to share regarding Mifflin St. First, however, I thought it appropriate to discuss the impact that Mifflin St (and other similar activities) has on Madison—to residents, businesses, and city agencies. Every year there are literally scores of … [read more]

March 22, 2018 8:21 AM

Hello all, The Beacon is a homeless day shelter and services provider that opened at 615 E Washington Ave on October 16, 2017. Since opening, the Beacon has generated excitement and provided services to hundreds of people every week. The opening of the Beacon has also generated a lot of … [read more]

March 16, 2018 2:36 PM

The below blog is from Central Neighborhood Resource Officer (NRO) Ken Brown. Ken ably wears many hats in the Central District and is currently our lead liaison at the Beacon and doing lead work in the currently vacant Langdon St Neighborhood Officer position. New beginnings, … [read more]

February 15, 2018 11:07 AM

Hello All! On March 5th, 2018, the Central Police District will host a community forum. Chief Koval, myself, and other from the Central District will be present. The Forum will be at the Madison Public Library, 3rd floor meeting room, and begins at 5:30 PM. I look … [read more]

February 12, 2018 9:19 AM

All, Please see the following results from the 2017 Central District Community Survey. Thanks to all who took the time to complete the survey! Jason /police/blog/documents/2017%20CENTRAL%20Community%20Survey.pdf [read more]

January 29, 2018 8:13 AM

Shift Change 2018 On Sunday, January 28, MPD experienced our shift change--the day when officers officially start their 2018 assignments. Some officers remain in the same role as the year before; others move within a district (different shift or beat); and some leave the district for … [read more]

December 11, 2017 12:53 PM

CPD Problem Solving Initiative 600 University Ave 2017 All, Earlier this year, I blogged about a host of concerns occuring in the area of 600 University Ave. Since that time, there have been a number of incidents, stories, and efforts made to address the myriad of … [read more]

October 25, 2017 10:56 AM

Freakfest 2017 All, As many of you already know, Freakfest 2017 is taking place this Saturday, October 28th. Freakfest is an extraordinary event that typically sees tens of thousands of revelers descending into the State St event area and involves multiple music stages, … [read more]

September 30, 2017 6:31 PM

Hello! For many years, MPD has utilized surveys as an additional way to gather information and feedback from our Community. We want to know what are your concerns, what is going on in your neighborhood, and how well the MPD is addressing your concerns; surveys are an opportunity for … [read more]

September 26, 2017 1:35 PM

Submitted by Captain Jason Freedman and State St NPO Jessica Sosoka Over the course of the year, our crime analysts keep track of various calls for service throughout the City of Madison. At the end of this summer, I received a document which captured the data related to crime and … [read more]

September 20, 2017 10:49 AM

2017 Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable Register today for the 2017 Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable event, Saturday, October 7 from 8:00 a.m. (registration), 9am – to 12:00 p.m. (program) at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, One John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI. Free. Onsite … [read more]

September 20, 2017 10:47 AM

CENTRAL DISTRICT BLOTTER VIOLENT CRIME UNIT Greetings, Central District! The MPD Violent Crime Unit (VCU) expanded in early 2017 and now has 12 detectives with 2 detective sergeants. Every police district has VCU liaisons who work and share information with that district. Your … [read more]

July 14, 2017 11:30 AM

All, For many years, the Central Police District (CPD) has closely monitored safety issues in the area of 600 University. While the area has long required additional police presence and activity, in 2017 we’ve become increasingly alarmed with the patterns and trends we are observing. … [read more]

July 5, 2017 10:35 AM

July Central Blotter Power Shift Night Officers: 8pm-4am 4th Detail shift works from 8 pm until 4 am and it is a unique shift that overlaps with 3rd and 5th Details. During our shift, especially in the Central District, we see a trend of similar calls for service and most of them … [read more]

June 12, 2017 8:51 AM

All, The below was crafted by the Violent Crime Unit (VCU) detectives Lisa Fahrenbrook and Dan Nale; Lisa and Dan are the VCU liasions to the Central District. VCU is an experienced and strong team dedicated to investigating significant crimes of violence; they are a great resource for … [read more]

May 31, 2017 9:11 AM

Hello All! I wanted to update you on some personnel changes taking place in the Central District. First we are welcoming our recruits as they go solo! Even after 20 years I have distinct (and mostly fond!) memories of my first day working solo as a fully fledged MPD Officer. We also … [read more]

May 22, 2017 9:21 AM

City of Madison Police Department Central District Presents: “A Walk on the Wild Side” Safety Tips for Downtown Madison vehicles and pedestrians As we all look forward to warmer weather, outdoor activities, and the multiple markets, fairs, as well as festivals that make downtown … [read more]

April 27, 2017 9:56 AM

Hello all, As many of you are already aware, this Saturday, April 29th, will see large gatherings of people and active house parties on and around Mifflin St. Activities associated in the Mifflin St area are unsanctioned. While Mifflin St varies from year to year, it is routine … [read more]

April 18, 2017 6:36 AM

All, In 2016, behaviors associated with the area known as ‘Top of State’ (the 100 blk of State St and the surrounding area) generated many calls for service, negatively impacted quality of life for area business owners, patrons, and citizens, and resulted in a significant allocation of … [read more]

April 6, 2017 6:36 AM

The following was crafted by Central District day patrol officer Phil Yahnke. Thanks to Phil for his submission and, more importantly, for the work that he and the other officers (including several listed in the below article) do on a daily basis helping those in our community who are most in … [read more]

March 23, 2017 6:35 AM

A Message From Your Langdon Neighborhood Officer Hopefully you are all enjoying the nice weather out, as Spring has arrived! Even though the students spent the last few months stressing out over the exam period and end of semester deadlines, I’m happy to report that the Langdon … [read more]

March 13, 2017 2:21 PM

Stolen property guide Serial numbers: MPD has a person assigned to “leads on line” she monitors pawn shops for stolen property. Serial number searches leave little doubt of ownership. Serial numbers allow us to enter your property into NCIC (a nationwide data … [read more]

March 13, 2017 2:18 PM

Hello! With the coming of spring and the warmer weather, many of us open our windows and doors to get some fresh air after the long winter. Unfortunately, there are those who will take advantage of easier access to your home at any time of year. Recently we've had some burglaries … [read more]

February 20, 2017 10:43 AM

Hello from your friendly State Street Neighborhood Officer! I’d like to share a little bit about the partnership between homeless advocates and the Madison Police Department. Since I have started this position, the connections that I’ve made with First United Methodist Church and Bethel Lutheran … [read more]

February 6, 2017 3:20 PM

Hello! My name is Jason Freedman and I was recently promoted to Captain and subsequently assigned to the Central District. Captain Carl Gloede retired after a distinguished career at MPD, culminating as Captain of Central for 6 years. We will miss his experience and knowledge, and we wish … [read more]