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 05/06/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/07/2020, MPD received 368 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials. A breakdown of the calls for service per district is as follows: Central (61), East (70), Midtown (51), North (74), South (26), West (60), and Other (26). "Other" is used for calls that either do not have a sector or the sector is not in the City. This would be used in the case of one of our officers assisting another law enforcement agency.
05/06
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:40 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 37-year-old male suspect). The victim reported being strangled and physically assaulted by the suspect. The victim had visible injuries. The suspect was found to be in violation of his bail conditions by having contact with the victim. The suspect was arrested and conveyed to jail.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 9:58 a.m. Officers took a wanted suspect (30-year-old male) into custody on State St/Gilman St. The suspect was conveyed to jail.
EAST: Death Investigation – 12:08 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (44-year-old male). Indication of death is self-inflicted. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
CENTRAL: Residential Burglary – 12:58 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a report of a burglary. The front door to the residence was located wide open. A wallet and a gun were reported stolen. The gun was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:23 p.m. Contact was made with occupants of a parked vehicle at Warner Park Beach due to the vehicle fleeing from an officer earlier in the month. The driver/registered owner of the vehicle gave consent to search the vehicle which yielded marijuana and MDMA pills. A suspect (33-year-old male) was arrested for possession with intent to deliver for the MDMA and possession of marijuana.
EAST: Weapons Offense – 4:31 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject pointing a gun at another subject. Officers arrived in the area and three male subjects attempted to flee on foot. The three subjects were apprehended. The firearms were determined to be BB guns. The three subjects (15-year-old male, 16-year-old male and 15-year-old male) were cited for unlawful use of a facsimile firearm.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 6:14 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for the caller reporting they were suicidal. The subject was found to have been drinking which is a violation of his bail conditions. The subject/suspect (67-year-old male) was arrested for bail jumping.
EAST: Check Person – 7:39 p.m. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject. Journey Mental Health consulted. An emergency detention was sought and approved. The subject was conveyed to Winnebago.
WEST: Disturbance – 7:46 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a report of a disturbance involving a gun. Officers arrived and observed two male subjects running. One subject/suspect (26-year-old male) was pursued and was not cooperative with officers. The suspect was ultimately apprehended. The suspect was arrested for resisting and possession of schedule II narcotic. An article search with a K9 was conducted to locate any weapons. A handgun was located but unknown at this time who had the gun in their possession. Investigation continuing.
05/07
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 1:05 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 23-year-old male suspect). The suspect punched the victim several times in the face, causing her nose to bleed. The victim was treated at a local hospital for her injuries. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery.