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 09/09/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/10/2020, MPD received 333 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 (67), East (76), Midtown (33), North (40), South (39), West (48), and Other (30). "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.
09/09
CENTRAL: Stolen Vehicle – 7:08 a.m. A vehicle was stolen off the street in front of a residence. Registered owner reported to have both sets of keys. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 8:53 a.m. A subject was conveyed to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. The subject was initially voluntary but an emergency detention had to be obtained. The subject was admitted to the local hospital and cited for criminal damage to property for an earlier incident.
WEST: Stolen Vehicle – 11:37 a.m. A vehicle was stolen from a residence. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident – 1:31 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a subject/suspect (38-year-old male) experiencing an overdose. Naloxone was administered which had minimal effect. Officers performed CCR until MFD arrived on scene. The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital and is expected to recover. The suspect had an outstanding warrant. A second suspect (38-year-old male) on scene also had signs of an overdose, as well as an outstanding warrant. Upon medical clearance for both suspects, they will be conveyed to jail on their warrants.
WEST: Weapons Offense – 1:47 p.m. A property manager located a bullet hole in a window. No injuries or other property damage reported. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 3:47 p.m. A road rage incident turned into a suspect (22-year-old male) pointing a gun at the victims. A second suspect (26-year-old male) was also involved. The suspects were identified and located. A search of the vehicle yielded two firearms. The 22-year-old male suspect was cited for two disorderly conduct while armed charges and carrying a concealed weapon violation. The 22-year-old suspect was arrested/charged with possession of firearm by a felon, misdemeanor bail jumping and felony bail jumping.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 6:35 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (38-year-old male). The decedent had extensive mental health concerns. Nothing suspicious observed. Medical Examiner's office responded. Autopsy pending. Investigation continuing.
CITY-WIDE: Assist Law Enforcement – 10:57 p.m. Officers assisted Sun Prairie PD with an injured person incident. MPD provided assistance by utilizing the Unmanned Aircraft System to search for suspect(s). MPD also provided extra patrol to the victim's family's residence. Sun Prairie PD has the lead on this investigation.
09/10
CENTRAL: Drug Incident – 12:51 a.m. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver/suspect (27-year-old male) was slow to stop. The vehicle/suspect was stopped at a red light with officers behind him but once the light turned green the vehicle/suspect took off. UWPD located the vehicle and the suspect. A handgun was observed in plain view during the stop. A K9 hit on the vehicle and a search yielded marijuana. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell, eluding and felony bail jumping.
WEST: Death Investigation – 3:47 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (86-year-old female). Nothing suspicious observed. Medical Examiner's office responded.