From 5:30 a.m. on 03/30/2018 through 5:30 a.m. on 03/31/2018, MPD received 388 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials. For purposes of clarification, the following abbreviations are short-hand for race designations: W=White, AA=African American, NA=Native American, H=Hispanic, ME=Middle Eastern, A=Asian, MR=Mixed Race, U=Unknown. MPD shifts are staggered as follows: 1st detail=7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2nd detail=12 p.m. to 8 p.m., 3rd detail=3 p.m. to 11 p.m., 4th detail=8 p.m. to 4 a.m., 5th detail=11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
1) CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver/Arrest – 3:50 a.m. Officers made contact with a subject slumped over in a running vehicle on E. Gorham Street/N. Hancock Street. The driver/suspect (32-year-old AAM) drove away as officers were talking with him, driving up on the sidewalk. The driver refused to stop. The driver struck multiple retaining walls, damaged the sidewalk, struck a power pole which fell and caused major damage to his own vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody where he was resistive and uncooperative. The suspect was arrested for multiple traffic violations to include hit-and-run, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (4th offense), failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, failure to install interlock device, and possession of prescription medication not belonging to him. A press release was completed.
2) WEST: Sexual Assault – 9:27 a.m. Officers met with a subject/victim (30-year-old AAF) who wished to report being sexually assaulted by a known suspect in 2015. The suspect was contacted. Investigation continuing.
3) SOUTH: Weapons Offense – 10:09 a.m. Officers responded to Koster Street reference a subject/suspect (49-year-old AAF) armed with a knife. The investigation revealed that an argument had taken place between the female subject and her partner (57-year-old AAM). The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct while armed.
4) CENTRAL: Injured Person – 3:42 p.m. Officers responded to Hawthorne Court reference a report of an unconscious female on the ground. The 24-year-old HF was conveyed via ambulance to a local hospital. Drugs are not believed to be the cause of her medical condition. Investigation continuing.
5) WEST: Stolen Auto – 8:13 p.m. Officers responded to the area of Woodman's West for report of a stolen auto. Officers initiated, but then quickly terminated, a short vehicle pursuit. The vehicle is already listed as stolen through another law enforcement agency.
6) CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 8:25 p.m. Officers responded to a fight in progress at Genna's bar on West Main Street. The suspect (39-year-old WM) became agitated after being told he could not consume beverages on the sidewalk outside of the bar. Attempts were made to calm the suspect down; however, the suspect punched one of the patrons in the mouth, causing injury. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and battery and conveyed to the Dane County Jail.
7) EAST: Conveyance Mental Health – 9:08 p.m. Officers responded to Maher Avenue reference a disturbance. A 48-year-old WF reportedly attacked her sister (49-year-old WF) and threatened to harm their 77-year-old WF mother. It was determined the suspect's actions were related to mental illness and she was transported to a local hospital where Journey Mental Health was consulted and an emergency detention was deemed to be necessary. The subject did not cooperate at the hospital and after officers waited for nearly five hours, she finally agreed to submit to the necessary lab work. As hospital staff and officers were preparing to transport the subject, she became combative and required sedation. The subject will be transported to Winnebago via ambulance later this morning.
8) MIDTOWN: Forgery – 10:48 p.m. MPD was contacted by a couple who wanted to report they found what looked like a $5.00 bill laying on the ground as they were walking along the southwest commuter bike path. Upon returning to their home, they discovered it was actually a counterfeit bill, which MPD seized for evidentiary purposes.
9) EAST: Domestic Disturbance 1:07 a.m. A 27-year-old AAM/suspect and a 31-year-old AAF/victim were at Ho-Chunk on the east side of Madison. Because the male had been drinking, the female was driving home. The suspect became violent during an argument they were having in the car and began punching the victim as she was driving. The victim drove to the North District police station and called 911. Officers responded and ultimately arrested the suspect for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.
10) NORTH: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 1:54 a.m. Officers responded to Hayes Road after two separate callers reported what they thought to be 5 to 6 gunshots. The area was searched on foot but officers were unable to locate any shell casings or damaged property. Officers contacted individuals who were in the process of moving into an area residence. They advised they had also heard the gunshot sounds this evening. No type of disturbance was observed in the area at this time. Investigation will continue during daylight hours.