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 11/06/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/09/2020, MPD received 1,101 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 (228), East (231), Midtown (172), North (187), South (98), West (126), and Other (59). "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.
11/06
Priority calls only from 4:22 p.m. to 5:02 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 11:12 p.m. to 11:54 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Theft from Auto – 8:41 a.m. A victim reported seeing two suspects (35- and 39-year-old males) with items the victim had previously reported as stolen from her vehicle. Officers made contact with the suspects who were arrested and charged with receiving stolen property.
WEST: Theft from Auto – 10:26 a.m. A victim reported a friend borrowed his car and the victim's wallet was now missing from the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 11:45 a.m. A victim reported her boyfriend/suspect (29-year-old male) took her vehicle and did not return it. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL aired.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:48 p.m. Multiple callers to dispatch reported that a male was being chased by another male in the Williamson St area. Officers made contact with a subject who told them someone was chasing him with a pipe. The subject did not wish to pursue charges. No further police action was deemed necessary. No charges were substantiated.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 2:11 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a reportedly suicidal subject (24-year-old male). The subject went voluntarily to a local hospital. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health before leaving the subject in the care of hospital staff.
EAST: Check Person – 3:28 p.m. Officers made contact with a subject who had attempted to run away from home. The subject was transported to a local hospital. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health and remained on scene to assist with the admission process.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:40 p.m. Officers arrested a suspect (21-year-old male) who violated a restraining order and reportedly caused a disturbance at a laundromat. The suspect was arrested and charged with violating the court order but no charges were substantiated regarding the disturbance.
EAST: Assist EMS/Fire – 5:19 p.m. Officers and MFD paramedics responded to a residence where a subject had fallen and was yelling for help. No further police action was deemed necessary.
NORTH: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 9:07 p.m. Dispatch received a report of shots fired in the 2400 block of Monterey Dr. Officers canvassed the area and located shell casings but no property damage or injured persons. Incident report completed on MPD website.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 9:38 p.m. Family members found the subject (59-year-old male) deceased at his residence. Medical examiner responded. Nothing suspicious on scene.
MIDTOWN: Check Property – 10:10 p.m. Dispatch received multiple reports of shots fired in the area between Garner Park and Rennebohm Park. Officers responded to the area and did not locate any evidence of shots fired. There were no reports of property damage or injured persons.
NORTH: Traffic Crash – 10:58 p.m. Officers responded to Northport Dr near Dryden Dr for a report of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash. The suspect (28-year-old female) was driving outbound on Northport Dr when she ran a red light and struck the victim, who is in the hospital in stable condition. The suspect showed no signs of impairment and was cited for multiple traffic violations.
11/07
Priority calls only from 3:13 p.m. to 4:17 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 10:39 p.m. to 11:54 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Hit and Run Crash – 12:16 a.m. A suspect vehicle sideswiped a police squad car while officers were directing traffic at a crash scene. The squad was unoccupied and no officers were injured. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 12:38 a.m. A caller to dispatch reported hearing a gunshot near her residence. Officers responded to the area but did not locate evidence of shots fired.
NORTH: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 6:05 a.m. Dispatch received multiple reports of the sounds of arguing and of a shot fired in the 4300 block of Melody Ln. Officers canvassed the area but did not locate evidence of shots fired, property damage or injured persons. Officers attempted multiple times to make contact at the residence of a potential suspect but were unsuccessful. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Assist Police – 8:02 a.m. City of Madison officers assisted Town of Madison PD in locating the registered owner of a vehicle involved in a hit and run crash.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 9:49 a.m. The suspect (39-year-old male) asked the victim, an acquaintance, for money and became upset when the victim denied his request. The suspect pushed the victim to the ground, hit him in the head and kicked him. The suspect was arrested and charged with battery and disorderly conduct.
WEST: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 10:36 a.m. Dispatch received a report of shots fired in the 6300 block of Jacobs Way. Officers canvassed the area but did not locate evidence of shots fired.
EAST: Death Investigation – 12:13 p.m. A family member found the subject (90-year-old female) deceased in her residence. Medical examiner responded. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 1:04 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a driver stopping his vehicle and pointing a gun at individuals on a sidewalk. Attempting to contact registered owner of vehicle. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident – 2:15 p.m. Officers responded to a subject experiencing a drug overdose. Officers administered Naloxone and performed CCR until the subject was revived. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 3:01 p.m. Officers responded to a fight in progress involving a 25-year-old male suspect. The suspect punched two officers. The suspect attempted to flee on foot. The suspect was taken into custody with the assistance of an ECD. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for a medical clearance before being conveyed to jail on multiple charges.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 7:42 pm. Officers located a subject passed out on E. Washington Ave. The subject was conveyed to detox.
NORTH: Stolen Vehicle – 9:46 p.m. A vehicle was stolen from a convenience store. The vehicle was running, unlocked and unoccupied. Attempt to located aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. ** The vehicle was recovered by the State Patrol.
MIDTOWN: Attempted Homicide – 10:35 p.m. Officers responded to Schwoegler's Lanes on Grand Canyon Drive for reports of shots fired. One victim with multiple gunshot wounds was located and officers rendered lifesaving emergency medical aid. The victim was conveyed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. As the investigation was taking place, a second victim arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound/non-life-threatening injuries. On scene a total of 75 casings were recovered. A suspect(s) has not been identified. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
11/08
CENTRAL: Stolen Vehicle – 2:59 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a residential driveway. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Non-Residential Burglary – 3:11 a.m. Officers responded to a burglary at a convenience store on Verona Rd. The front door was entered/broken. The suspect(s) was not on scene. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Stolen Vehicle – 5:53 a.m. A suspect (19-year-old female) was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle without consent, retail theft and outstanding warrants after she concealed merchandise at Walgreens on E. Washington Ave.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 6:43 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 27-year-old male suspect). The suspect had bail conditions to not have contact with the victim. The suspect was arrested for bail jumping due to another disturbance between the two subjects.
NORTH: Stolen Vehicle – 9:00 a.m. A vehicle was stolen from a residential driveway overnight. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:08 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested and conveyed to jail.
WEST: Theft – 11:22 a.m. A victim had her purse stolen from her vehicle while at a convenience store. The two female suspects fled in a stolen vehicle. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Check Person – 1:35 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject/suspect (28-year-old male) with a gun. Officers located 2 spent casings on the ground in the area. The suspect was located and detained. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct and an outstanding warrant.
WEST: Disturbance – 2:30 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a minor. Journey Mental Health consulted. On-going issues between neighbors identified. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 4:29 p.m. A traffic stop was attempted of a motorcyclist due to speed and missing registration. The driver/suspect (25-year-old male) was found to have a handgun on him concealed. The suspect was arrested/charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
NORTH: Theft from Vehicle – 10:35 p.m. Officers responded to Independence Lane for a report of vehicles being broken into. A gun was reported stolen from one vehicle. A traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the area was attempted but the vehicle/occupants fled. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Middleton (along with two other stolen vehicles). Investigation continuing.
11/09
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 12:09 a.m. A wanted suspect (50-year-old male) was located in Reindahl Park and taken into custody on outstanding warrants. The suspect was conveyed to jail.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 1:27 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for what was originally reported as a medical emergency. The suspect (24-year-old male) armed himself with a BB-gun, pointed it at his mother and threatened her. The suspect was arrested/conveyed to jail.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 6:29 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (55-year-old male). The decedent had health concerns. Nothing suspicious observed. Medical Examiner's office responded.