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 11/09/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/10/2020, MPD received 370 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 (44), East (95), Midtown (54), North (64), South (45), West (47), and Other (21). "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.
11/09
SOUTH: Check Person – 9:50 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital where an emergency detention is being sought. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject was admitted to the hospital and officers disengaged.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 10:06 a.m. A suspect (52-year-old male) threatened a city employee who was blowing leaves. The suspect was armed with a bat. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed.
SOUTH: Residential Burglary – 4:34 p.m. Officers responded to a residential burglary where a suspect broke a padlock to gain entry to the home where he stole money. Video evidence observed. Suspect not on scene. Residence cleared by officers. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Armed Robbery – 4:51 p.m. A suspect attempted to rob a convenience store. The suspect indicated he was armed, although no weapon was observed. The suspect fled with no money. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 5:11 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 30-year-old male suspect). The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Stolen Vehicle – 6:42 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a residence. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 11:12 p.m. A wanted suspect (30-year-old male) was observed and taken into custody on a probation violation.
WEST: Theft from Vehicle – 11:22 p.m. A suspect (39-year-old male) was observed trying to break into vehicles. The suspect was detained by community members until officers arrived. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct and resisting. He also had an outstanding parole warrant. The suspect was found to have drugs hidden on him at the jail. Additional charges forthcoming.
WEST: Weapons Offense – 11:24 p.m. MPD was requested by the Dane County Sheriff's Office to assist with a subject who entered a hotel with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was conveyed to a local hospital. The Sheriff's Office has the lead on this investigation.
11/10
EAST: Non-Residential Burglary – 1:47 a.m. Officers responded to a convenience store on Atwood Ave for an alarm. Video evidence observed. Two suspects were observed. Investigation continuing.