The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to (Friday morning to Monday morning) 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 10/30/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/02/2020, MPD received 1,105 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 (219), East (232), Midtown (154), North (194), South (96), West (157), and Other (53). "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.
10/30
CENTRAL: Assist EMS/Fire – 6:54 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a subject (68-year-old male) reported he was feeling suicidal. Officers contacted the subject's probation agent as he had been drinking and was in violation of his probation rules. Officers arranged to transport the subject to the probation agent's location to put an alcohol monitoring system in place.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:42 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where two subjects were arguing. Upon arrival the subjects told police the argument was not physical and no police assistance was necessary. As neither party wished to make a statement, officers disengaged after ensuring both parties were ok.
CENTRAL: Stalking Complaint – 10:08 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported the suspect (her ex-boyfriend) had been stalking her. the victim also reported she had been receiving constant text messages from the suspect. Officers arrested the suspect on outstanding warrants, served him with a stalking letter and issued him an additional charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:47 a.m. The victim reported the suspect (26-year-old male) punched her twice in the face. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic battery. The suspect remains at large.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 10:52 a.m. The victim reported his vehicle was stolen sometime overnight. An ATL was aired and the vehicle was listed as stolen.
NORTH: Drug Overdose – 5:17 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where a subject (41-year-old male) had overdosed. Officers administered naloxone and revived the subject. No charges were substantiated.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 7:17 p.m. Family members contacted 911 for a subject (85-year-old female) who was not breathing. The subject was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Battery – 7:47 p.m. The victim reported he was surrounded by a crowd of protestors in the 100 block of W Wilson St and pushed to the ground where he struck his head. The victim did not suffer any serious injuries and told police he did not wish to press charges against the suspect.
WEST: OMVWI – 9:33 p.m. The suspect driver (44-year-old male) failed to properly negotiate a roundabout at S Pleasant View Rd and S Junction Rd and crashed into a barrier. The suspect was cited for OWI 1st offense.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:16 p.m. During an argument the suspect (22-year-old male) smashed the side mirror of the victim's vehicle. The suspect was arrested for domestic criminal damage to property.
10/31
Priority calls only from 1:43 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 2:32 a.m. Officers responded to 2044 S Stoughton Rd for reports of shots being fired. Officers observed a large group of people and vehicles leaving the area. Officers located shell casings and an unfired round. Officers made contact with several witnesses to the shooting. No property damage or injured victims were located. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
CENTRAL: Suspicious Person – 10:16 a.m. A subject reported receiving a disturbing letter from a known subject. Officers made contact with the subject. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Suspicious Vehicle – 10:38 a.m. Officers responded to the 3200 block of E Washington Ave where a caller to dispatch reported observing suspicious activity and vehicles. Investigation continuing
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:35 a.m. The victim reported her boyfriend/suspect battered her and pulled a gun on her. Investigation continuing
WEST: Weapons Violation – 1:38 p.m. Officers responded to a report of three subjects shot on Flower Lane. Two victims were conveyed to a local hospital and one victim was pronounced deceased. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 3:27 p.m. A juvenile (16-year-old female) was reported as having run away a few days prior. Attempt to locate aired. **The juvenile returned home safe.
NORTH: Assist EMS/Fire – 7:27 p.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a report of a vehicle/subject in the lake. The subject was rescued, CPR was performed and a faint pulse was located. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 8:17 p.m. Officers responded to a business on State St for a suspect (31-year-old male) causing a disturbance. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct, possession of THC, felony bail jumping (3 counts) and misdemeanor bail jumping.
NORTH: Strong Armed Robbery – 9:00 p.m. Officers responded to a robbery at the Locker Room Sports Bar on Roth St. The suspect (15-year-old male) grabbed the victim's purse and fled on foot. The victim sustained facial injuries as she was pulled to the ground. The suspect was apprehended. The suspect was arrested/charged with strong armed robbery and conveyed to the Juvenile Reception Center. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
NORTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 11:07 p.m. A juvenile (14-year-old male) was reported as missing/runaway from his home. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
11/01
Priority calls only from 5:30 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 10:53 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 12:07 a.m. A victim showed up a local hospital with injuries she reported to have occurred at a gathering on E. Gorham. The victim reported that a suspect got in her face, pulled a handgun out and shoved her down some stairs. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:03 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a suicidal subject. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Weapons Offense – 10:15 a.m. Officers responded to Hayes Rd for a report of a person shooting a handgun out of a moving vehicle. Casings were recovered on scene. No reported injuries or property damage at this time. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 10:22 a.m. A suspect (20-year-old male) was arrested for defacing multiple properties. The suspect attempted to flee from officers but was apprehended. The suspect was arrested/charged with resisting, discharge of bodily fluids a public safety worker and criminal damage to property. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
EAST: Juvenile Arrest – 10:47 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (male victim and 13-year-old male suspect). The suspect was arrested/charged with armed robbery and conveyed to the Juvenile Reception Center.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 2:26 p.m. A wanted suspect (49-year-old male) was arrested on several outstanding warrants. The suspect was conveyed to jail.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 2:29 p.m. A victim reported being sexually abused by a known suspect (38-year-old male). Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 3:59 p.m. Officers conducted a traffic stop due to the driver/suspect (27-year-old female) driving erratically. The suspect refused to cooperate with officers and resisted. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, resisting and possession of drug paraphernalia.
SOUTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:37 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject with a loaded gun. The subject was contacted and the gun was taken for temporary safekeeping. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was voluntarily admitted and officers disengaged.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 9:11 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (70-year-old male). The decedent had health issues. Nothing suspicious observed. Medical Examiner's office notified.
EAST: Disturbance – 10:13 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 36-year-old female suspect. The vehicle with the suspect was observed and a traffic stop was attempted. The vehicle/suspect pulled over but she was not cooperative with officers. The vehicle/suspect drove off. The vehicle/suspect stopped and a foot pursuit took place. The suspect was apprehended. The suspect was arrested/charged with 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, eluding, resisting (2 counts)
11/02
SOUTH: Disturbance – 2:05 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a female subject on the ground being assaulted by a male subject. Officers arrived and searched the area. No subjects were located.