Police Blotter

July 6, 2021 3:05 PM

As part of Madison Police Department's continued furtherance of Vision Zero -striving to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries- MPD's TEST team and officers participated in a grant on University Ave at Brooks St. From 7 am to 11 am, officers worked this area focusing on pedestrian safety. … [read more]

May 18, 2020 11:14 AM

On 05/16/2020, officers worked a grant westbound on the Beltline near Whitney Wy from 7 pm to 10 pm. With five stop cars there were a total of 27 traffic stops made for speeding. Of those stopped, the highest speed was 88 mph and the lowest was 71 mph. A gentle reminder, the Beltline is 55 … [read more]

March 13, 2020 2:16 PM

On 03/12/20, at 8:30 am, one of our TEST officers was working the Midvale Elementary School Zone. The crossing guard had traffic stopped for kids to cross. Upon releasing traffic, and traffic one again began to flow, a subject opted to use the parking/bike lane to accelerate past the main … [read more]

October 8, 2019 4:33 PM

When a crossing guard is present at Mineral Point Rd and Midvale, NO TURN ON RED!!! Keep our crossing guards, and those in their care, safe!!! [read more]

September 5, 2019 4:16 PM

Overnight numerous homes, specifically windows, were struck by what are believed to be BB gun pellets. The victim homes are in the Orchard Ridge and Meadowood Neighborhoods. Be aware of your surroundings and call police if you see suspicious vehicles or people in your neighborhood. If anyone … [read more]

August 26, 2019 2:42 PM

Hello Sergeant Henderson. Late last week, we celebrated Ryan's promotion to Sergeant and his last day in the district. He will be missed as the Allied Neighborhood Officer and around the district, with his infectious laugh and sense of humor. It was only fitting to send him off with a feel … [read more]

July 10, 2019 6:37 PM

On 07/10/2019, a juvenile female reported being followed home from the pool located in the Hill Farms Park area. See the incident report below. Just a few suggestions to pass along to the kids: Don’t talk to strangers! Use the buddy system! Don’t walk or bike alone If you think you … [read more]

July 8, 2019 1:18 PM

We are, again, seeing an increase in burglaries, theft from autos, and theft of autos in the Midtown District. These are not specific to one area but all throughout the district! The trends we are seeing: Burglaries: Items taken from open garages while people are working in the … [read more]

June 28, 2019 10:44 PM

On April 18, 2019, we posted information on our blog regarding the marked crosswalk on South Midvale Boulevard near Yuma Drive, where the Southwest Path crosses. This location is a mid-block crossing with marked crosswalks and Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFB). The blog focused specifically … [read more]

May 29, 2019 4:40 PM

In 2015, the Madison Police Department re-chartered it’s Explorer Post. Shortly after we were up and running, Becky Holmquest joined us. As with most who join our Post, she was interested in a career in law enforcement. Becky was an active member of the post, attending the National … [read more]

May 9, 2019 1:06 PM

The area around Monroe and Regent St have been hit particularly hard with burglaries and theft from autos over the last couple months. A person of interest was recently arrested on charges unrelated to the crimes in this area. After that arrest, we saw a dramatic drop in burglaries and theft … [read more]

April 25, 2019 4:00 PM

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April 18, 2019 2:24 PM

Many questions have come up regarding the bike/crosswalk with overhead lights on Midvale Blvd near Yuma. Who has to stop? What about the small stop sign on the bike path? What does “a person riding a bike in a manner which is consistent with the safe use of the crosswalk by … [read more]

April 8, 2019 9:57 AM

Move Over Traffic Campaign Below are results of the project: Time Frame: 2 ½ Hours (10:30A to 1:00P) Number of Traffic Stops Made Specifically for vehicles in violation of the Passing a Stopped Emergency Vehicle (346.072) without changing lanes or reducing speed when unable to change … [read more]

March 21, 2019 3:55 PM

On Wednesday, 03/20/19, TEST did a spontaneous project with Midtown CPT officers enforcing speeding violations in the midtown section of the beltline. Roughly every 2 to 5 minutes we sent an officer after a violation of 74 mph or higher (19 mph or over). LOCATION: USH 12 WB at Whitney … [read more]

March 12, 2019 12:50 PM

MPD's commitment to high quality service is in no way limited to only humans. On this fateful day, officers were dispatched to an opossum sitting atop a 4 foot high, wood fence. Noting that this majestic creature appeared stuck on the fence, officers assessed it to be potentially in need of … [read more]

March 8, 2019 3:48 PM

It's tax season and we always see an increase in identity theft. From the IRS Website: What is tax-related identity theft? Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. You may be unaware … [read more]

March 6, 2019 10:01 PM

On Wednesday, 03/06/19, A TEST officer spent some time monitoring the right turns on Heim Ave. Between 7 am and 9 am there were 8 stops made for these violations. Offenders were warned and educated on the violation. While on the stops, the officer observed an additional 18 violations. [read more]

February 28, 2019 4:30 PM

Each year around November Sergeants and Officers have the opportunity to pick their assignment for the upcoming year. This includes the shift, beat, and day off rotation they will work. It is based on seniority so “pick” is a relative term the less seniority you have… While command staff … [read more]

January 15, 2019 3:42 PM

Today the TEST unit worked the Beltline at the Midtown and West district borders. Over the course of 3 hours, the TEST team made 34 stops, a rate of one every five minutes! The Beltline is a 55 mph roadway although more like the Indianapolis Speedway today. The average speed was 76 mph with … [read more]

January 3, 2019 12:26 PM

Yesterday our Traffic Enforcement Safety Team (TEST) spent about 3 hours in the 200 blk of S Whitney Wy near Marathon. While actively snowing with a 1/2" of accumulation on the roadway, TEST made 25 stops for speeding. The area is posted for 30 MPH. The highest speeder was traveling at 48 MPH … [read more]

November 15, 2018 4:38 PM

Our blog is finally up and running!!! The Midtown Station is coming together as we continue to get the station running at full capacity. Many of you have stopped by to say hi and welcome us to the neighborhood. The warm reception is very much appreciated! One of the questions we are … [read more]