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 08/04/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/05/2020, MPD received 413 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 (72), East (77), Midtown (84), North (69), South (37), West (51), and Other (23). "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.
08/04
- Priority calls only from 3:17 p.m. to 4:37 p.m. due to calls for service.
- Priority calls only from 9:13 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Stolen Vehicle – 8:42 a.m. A vehicle was stolen overnight from a residence. The keys to the vehicle had been left in another unlocked vehicle. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Stolen Vehicle – 10:05 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a residential driveway. The vehicle was later recovered unoccupied on Greenway View. The vehicle was returned to its owner. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 4:00 p.m. A wanted subject/suspect (49-year-old male) was observed at Peace Park by officers and taken into custody. The suspect was conveyed to jail for charges from a previous weapons offense.
WEST: Fight Call – 7:00 p.m. Officers responded to Elver Park for a report of a fight. The victim was not cooperative. Other subjects involved/nearby were not cooperative with officers. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 7:21 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male suspect. The suspect had a warrant for his arrest. A search incident to arrest yielded drugs on the suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of meth, possession of schedule I narcotic and a probation/parole warrant.
MIDTOWN: Residential Burglary – 8:00 p.m. A caller observed a neighbor's home being burglarized. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. A window was broken out at the residence. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 9:07 p.m. Officers responded to shots fired at Garner Park. A large gathering (approximately 300 people) were present. Officers located evidence of shots fired – casings and victims. 3 victims sustained non-life threatening gunshot injuries and 2 additional subjects sustained injuries not related to the shooting. 63 casings recovered, two arrests made (23-year-old male and 24-year-old male). Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Attempt to Locate – 10:53 p.m. Officers were requested by Oskhosh Police Department to check the area for a wanted suspect. Several locations checked. Suspect not located.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 11:15 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance at Lake St/Langdon St. Officers located a set of car keys in the street along with a loaded handgun magazine. A vehicle that was determined to be associated with the incident was located and found to contain marijuana. A victim was identified and admitted to being in the area to purchase drugs when he was jumped by two men with guns. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
08/05
SOUTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 1:15 a.m. A 15-year-old female ran away from her foster home and was reported as a runaway/missing. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway. Investigation continuing