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 11/20/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/23/2020, MPD received 1,014 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 (189), East (207), Midtown (142), North (182), South (94), West (125), and Other (75). "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.
11/20
WEST: Nonresidential Burglary – 7:13 a.m. Construction workers reported tools were stolen from a storage unit at a construction site on Mineral Point Rd. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:42 a.m. The victim reported her husband/suspect (35-year-old male) struck her in the mouth while they were arguing. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery.
WEST: Check Property/Stolen Auto – 11:04 a.m. Officers received information that a stolen vehicle was parked at a residence. Officers arrived on scene and had the vehicle towed.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 11:25 a.m. The suspect (31-year-old female) and victim were arguing when the suspect punched a window screen, causing damage. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
EAST: Death Investigation – 1:02 p.m. A family member found the subject (76-year-old female) deceased in her residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
WEST: Drug Incident/Investigation – 3:11 p.m. An neighborhood resource officer made contact with a suspect (34-year-old male) who was driving a vehicle with plates that did not match the vehicle. During a search of the suspect, the officer located brass knuckles and methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and carrying a concealed weapon.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 3:19 p.m. The subject (73-year-old female) was discovered deceased in her residence. Nothing suspicious found on scene.
WEST: Information – 4:02 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a possible sexual assault of a child after the victim disclosed that a school staff member made inappropriate sexual contact with her. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 4:36 p.m. Officers contacted a subject (20-year-old male) who appeared to be suffering a mental health crisis. The subject was voluntarily admitted to a local psychiatric ward.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 9:45 p.m. Security for the James apartments, 432 W Gorham St, contacted the suspect (21-year-old male) who was kicking a door. Security asked the suspect to leave as he did not live in the building. The suspect refused to leave and officers responded to the scene. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting.
MIDTOWN: Strong Armed Robbery – 9:57 p.m. The victim reported two unidentified suspects beat him and stole his jacket and wallet. Investigation continuing.
11/21
Priority calls only from 6:30 p.m. to 7:21 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: OMVWI – 12:39 a.m. The suspect vehicle was traveling outbound on E Johnson St at a high rate of speed with it collided with two vehicles stopped at a light at E Johnson and N Blount St. The suspect driver (24-year-old female) was arrested and charged with OWI 2nd offense, operating after revoked, and reckless driving. A passenger (24-year-old female) in the suspect vehicle was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct for punching a subject who was attempting to prevent her from fleeing.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 4:16 a.m. A security officer for the Lucky Apartments at 777 University Ave reported the suspect (37-year-old female) was not welcome on the premises and wished to have her banned. Officers issued the suspect a citation for trespassing.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 7:14 a.m. The victim reported his vehicle was stolen from his residence. Officers recovered the vehicle and returned it to the owner.
WEST: Check Person - 7:29 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a subject (37-year-old male) who was suffering a mental health crisis. Officers placed the subject into protective custody and transported him to a hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was ultimately admitted to a local hospital and officers disengaged.
CITY-WIDE: Sexual Assault – 9:01 a.m. A subject (23-year-old female) reported that over the past several months she has been the victim of multiple sexual assaults and sex trafficking. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 11:17 a.m. The victim reported she was in a vehicle with an acquaintance/suspect (44-year-old male) when the suspect engaged in an argument with another subject and displayed a handgun. Officers made contact with the suspect, searched his vehicle, and located a small amount of marijuana but no handgun. Charges may be forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Crash – 2:18 p.m. Officers responded to a three-vehicle crash at N. Fair Oaks Ave/E. Washington Ave. No injuries. One of the involved vehicles/drivers was cited for operating without a license and following too close.
MIDTOWN: Hit-and-Run/Crash – 3:56 p.m. Officers responded to a crash at W. Washington Ave/S. Park St. The suspect vehicle/driver ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were in the crosswalk. The suspect vehicle/driver fled the scene. The victims were conveyed to a local hospital for evaluations/treatment. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 4:08 p.m. Officers responded to two subjects/suspects (45-year-old female and 18-year-old male) experiencing drug overdoses. A bystander performed CCR on the suspects. Naloxone was also administered. The female suspect was arrested on an outstanding warrant. The male suspect was cited for possession and referred to the Madison Area Addiction Recovery Initiative (MAARI).
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 4:52 p.m. Officers received a report of a missing/runaway juvenile (14-year-old female). The juvenile left the residence after an argument took place. No safety concerns identified. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 6:07 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 32-year-old male suspect). The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct, an outstanding warrant and a probation/parole hold.
EAST: Disturbance – 11:04 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a suspect (50-year-old male) causing a disturbance. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct, bail jumping and a probation hold.
11/22
Priority calls only from 12:23 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 8:34 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:26 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 38-year-old male suspect). The suspect spit at the victim and knocked her out until she was unconscious. The suspect left the residence and remains at-large. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 3:44 a.m. A 20-year-old male was reported missing by his friends. Phone pinged. No safety concerns identified. Attempt to locate aired.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 6:39 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject/suspect (37-year-old female), who has generated numerous calls for service due to trespassing, causing additional issues. The suspect was contacted and arrested. The suspect received a medical clearance and was conveyed to jail.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 7:17 a.m. A 16-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. The juvenile has a history of running away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile has been listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate database and is to be conveyed to the Juvenile Reception Center once located due to a return order being issued.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:32 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 32-year-old male suspect). The suspect was not cooperative with officers and struck the officers in the head with a tray. Two officers sustained injuries and received treatment at a local hospital. The suspect was arrested and conveyed to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in and an emergency detention was sought/approved. Transport to Winnebago pending. Criminal charges for the suspect forthcoming.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 2:53 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 30-year-old male suspect). The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct while armed and resisting. A 72-hour no contact order was put into place which the suspect violated once he was at the jail by calling the victim multiple times. Additional charges forthcoming.
EAST: Drug Incident – 5:21 p.m. Officers responded to Walmart on Nakoosa Trail for a subject/suspect (40-year-old male) experiencing a drug overdose. Drug paraphernalia observed. The suspect resisted officers. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting. The suspect will also be referred to the Madison Area Addiction Initiative (MAARI).
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 7:00 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated/unwanted subject/suspect (24-year-old male) at Schwoeglers. The suspect was contacted and he resisted officers. The suspect kicked two officers and spit at officers. The suspect was arrested/charged with battery to a police officer (2 counts), dispensing bodily fluids, resisting and bail jumping (6 counts).
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 7:44 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject/suspect (13-year-old male) who was involved in a disturbance and was threatening to harm himself. Officers located the suspect and began a dialogue with him. The suspect was ultimately arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct while armed and misdemeanor bail jumping.
SOUTH: Non-Residential Burglary – 7:47 p.m. Officers responded to a construction site on Fish Hatchery Rd for unknown/unwanted subjects on the property. A suspect (21-year-old male) was arrested/charged with attempted burglary. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:18 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 22-year-old male suspect. The suspect physically assaulted his mother and threatened her with a knife. The suspect also physically assaulted his sister. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.
11/23
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:07 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (male victim and 48-year-old male suspect). The subject were engaged in a verbal argument. The suspect retrieved a knife and threatened the victim. The victim fled. The suspect was not located. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 7:49 a.m. A 15-year-old female juvenile was reported as missing/runaway. The juvenile has a history of running away. No immediate safety concerns identified. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.