The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to is derived from notes provided by MPD Officers-In-Charge (OIC) at the end of their shifts. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered by an OIC from those in the field who were actively working cases. The OIC is sharing what they were being told, in the moment. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as officers, detectives and investigators continue their work.
From 6:00 a.m. on 10/28/2019 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/29/2019, MPD received 449 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials.
**Priority calls only from 8:42 p.m. to 12:14 a.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 6:33 a.m. Officers responded to a West District residence for a report of a stolen vehicle. The registered owner believed the vehicle was locked. The registered owner had the keys to the vehicle.
EAST: Assist MFD/EMS – 6:48 a.m. Officers responded, along with EMS/MFD, to an East District residence for a subject (33-year-old male) experiencing agonal breathing. MFD administered Naloxone, which revived the subject. The subject was transported to a local hospital.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 7:11 a.m. Officers responded to a North District residence for a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was left unlocked in an open garage with the keys inside of it.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:37 a.m. Officers responded to Vernon Avenue for a domestic disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 27-year-old male suspect). The suspect threatened the victim and fled in her vehicle. The victim's wallet was also taken. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. Probable cause was developed to arrest the suspect, once he is located, for strong armed robbery, bail jumping and vehicle theft.
EAST: Assist Law Enforcement – 2:26 p.m. Officers responded to Woodman's to assist the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) with making contact with a driver/vehicle that was involved in a road rage incident with a gun on the Interstate. MPD responded as back-up to Woodman's and remained on scene until the incident was deemed safe. The WSP has the lead on this investigation.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 2:43 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject (54-year-old male) who walked away from a local hospital psychiatric unit. The subject had returned to the hospital as officers were arriving in the area. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was committed to the hospital.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 2:54 p.m. Officers responded to a South District residence for a domestic disturbance between two subjects (male victim and 20-year-old female suspect). Probable cause was developed and the suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:35 p.m. Officers responded to the 600 block of E. Washington Ave and made contact with the caller/subject (36-year-old female) who had made suicidal statements. The subject was voluntarily admitted to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health plugged in.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 5:30 p.m. Officers responded to a Midtown District residence for a domestic disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 22-year-old male suspect). The suspect fled in a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect was charged with domestic disorderly conduct and obstruction.
EAST: Death Investigation – 7:24 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a missing juvenile. Areas checked and the juvenile was located deceased (self-inflicted).
NORTH: Fire Investigation – 8:26 p.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a North District residence for a fire. Occupants able to vacate the home safely. Fire deemed suspicious. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. MFD has the lead on this investigation.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 10:16 p.m. Officers responded to the 300 block of W. Washington Ave for a subject/suspect (33-year-old female) refusing to leave the premises. The suspect was arrested and conveyed to jail to post on her municipal citation for trespassing.
NORTH: Check Person – 10:53 p.m. Officers responded to a North District residence for a suspect (29-year-old male) who showed up at the victim's (female) home and refused to leave. The suspect has made threats toward the victim and exhibited stalking type behavior in previous weeks. Suspect not on scene when officers arrived. K9 track conducted. Suspect at-large.