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 08/26/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/27/2020, MPD received 358 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 (83), East (74), Midtown (45), North (62), South (24), West (59), and Other (11). "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.
08/26
Priority calls only from 10:10 a.m. to 8:08 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 9:30 p.m. to 1:13 a.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 8:52 a.m. Officers received a report of a missing/runaway juvenile (16-year-old female). No safety concerns identified. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
SOUTH: Sexual Assault – 10:56 a.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being sexually assaulted a few weeks ago. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Residential Burglary – 10:51 a.m. An electric bike was stolen from a garage overnight. The suspect(s) used a garage door opener in an unlocked vehicle in the driveway to gain access to the garage. The bike was listed as stolen.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 3:47 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject walking down John Nolen Drive. The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. The subject was subsequently transported to Winnebago.
WEST: Weapons Offense – 3:54 p.m. Officers responded to a residence and collected casings from the roadway. Residential surveillance shows shots fired between two vehicles during the middle of the night. No property damage reported. No injuries reported. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 6:06 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 18-year-old male suspect). The suspect struck the victim in the head multiple times. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:33 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 24-year-old male suspect). The victim reported that the suspect spit at her and stole her vehicle. The vehicle/suspect was observed by officers and a traffic stop was attempted. The suspect/vehicle refused to stop. Officers did not pursue the suspect. The vehicle was later located unoccupied. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect, once he is located. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 8:38 p.m. Officers received a report of a missing/runaway juvenile (15-year-old female). The juvenile has a history of running away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
Incident Report with summary of evening events downtown: https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/newsroom/incidentreports/incident.cfm?id=26868
08/27
EAST: Sexual Assault of a Child – 1:44 a.m. Officers investigating inappropriate/illegal contact between a juvenile and an adult male. Officers in contact with the juvenile's parent. Investigation continuing.