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 12/04/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/07/2020, MPD received 969 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 (163), East (226), Midtown (139), North (180), South (78), West (121), and Other (62). "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.
12/04
EAST: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 5:41 a.m. Multiple callers reported hearing the sound of shots fired in the 700 block of N Thompson Dr. Officers recovered spent shell casings but no damaged property or injured persons.
EAST: Damage to Property – 6:23 a.m. Numerous vehicles in the 700 and 800 blocks of N Thompson Dr were damaged in apparent thefts from auto. Officers made contact with multiple vehicle owners and documented damage.
WEST: Death Investigation – 7:14 a.m. The subject (98-year-old female) was found deceased in her residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Assist Fire – 7:15 a.m. Officers blocked traffic in the area of Fair Oaks Ave and Emmet St while Madison Fire investigated a fire at the Kipp Corp. Nothing suspicious on scene.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 7:25 a.m. The suspect (29-year-old male) rummaged through the victim's vehicle, stealing several credit cards. The suspect then followed the victim in his vehicle, driving recklessly and threatening the victim via text message. Officers conducted a traffic stop and cited the suspect for disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 11:37 a.m. Family members found the subject (36-year-old female) deceased in her residence. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiners responded.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:51 p.m. A security employee at the Job Center reported the suspect (49-year-old male) was passed out in his vehicle in the parking lot and then ran his vehicle into a sign when he attempted to pull out of the spot. Officers responded and arrested the suspect for OWI 3rd offense and resisting.
WEST: Death Investigation – 4:16 p.m. Officers located the subject (47-year-old male) deceased in his residence. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiner responded.
SOUTH: Check Person – 6:01 p.m. Dispatch received a report of a possible domestic disturbance. Officers were unable to locate the involved subjects.
SOUTH: Traffic Crash – 11:12 p.m. The suspect driver (42-year-old male) collided with another vehicle on the beltline at Fish Hatchery Rd. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Investigation continuing.
12/05
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:02 a.m. Two subjects, boyfriend and girlfriend, were arguing when the male subject said he was going to take their son in his vehicle. The female subject called police as the male subject had been drinking and she wanted to prevent him from driving. Officers arrived on scene and created a plan for separation between the two subjects for the night. No charges were substantiated.
EAST: Hit and Run Crash – 12:01 p.m. The unidentified suspect driver crashed into another vehicle in the 6400 block of Cottage Grove Rd and fled the scene. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Nonresidential Burglary – 12:37 p.m. The owners of a business in the 1100 block of S Park St reported a burglary. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Sexual Assault – 3:19 p.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being physically and sexually assaulted by a known suspect (53-year-old male). Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Armed Robbery – 6:03 p.m. A male suspect entered a convenience store on N. Stoughton Rd and stole merchandise. The suspect and two store employees got into a physical struggle. The employees believed the suspect may have been armed. The suspect fled. K9 track attempted. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Drug Incident – 7:13 p.m. Officers conducted a traffic stop and the driver/suspect (26-year-old male) immediately jumped out of the vehicle and was acting strange. Officers identified an odor of THC. A search of the vehicle yielded marijuana, crack base, pill bottles and uncontrolled sleep aid medication. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of THC (2nd offense), possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of imitation controlled substance, obstructing and traffic citations.
MIDTOWN: Drug Incident – 9:16 p.m. Officers conducted a traffic stop and an occupant/suspect (26-year-old female) reported to be armed. The suspect and other occupant/suspect (26-year-old male) were detained. The female suspect claimed to be a CCW holder but she could not produce any documentation to confirm this. Drug paraphernalia was observed in plain view in the vehicle. K9 responded and alerted on the vehicle. A search yielded meth. The male suspect was arrested/charged with possession of meth with intent to deliver. The female suspect was arrested/charged with possession of meth with intent to deliver and carrying a concealed weapon.
12/06
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:19 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance at a convenience store on E. Washington Ave. Contact was made with the involved parties. No charges substantiated from tonight's events. One suspect (36-year-old male) was arrested on outstanding charges. A second suspect (35-year-old male) was arrested on an outstanding warrant and for obstructing (lied about his identity).
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:33 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving two subjects (female victim and 30-year-old male suspect). The suspect was arrested/charged for battery and disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Assist EMS/Fire – 3:05 a.m. Officers responded, along with EMS/Fire, to a pulseless non-breathing subject. Lifesaving measures performed. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital.
EAST: Disturbance – 4:57 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 34-year-old male suspect). The suspect physically assaulted the victim and prevented her from calling the police. The suspect took the victim's car keys and left the residence on foot. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once located. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 8:02 a.m. Officers responded to a suspect (23-year-old male) causing a disturbance and refusing to leave a business. The suspect left the business and called the business threatening he would return with a gun. Areas checked. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Attempted Theft from Vehicle – 8:12 a.m. Officers met with the caller who reported that an unknown suspect attempted to steal something from his vehicle. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 8:56 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 31-year-old female suspect). The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once located. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Theft – 9:00 a.m. The caller reported that a suspect cut off a muffler to a vehicle. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Check Person – 9:25 a.m. Officers received a request from another law enforcement agency to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject whose phone was pinging in our area. Areas checked. Subject not located. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Information – 3:23 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a juvenile having inappropriate contact with a suspect who lives out of state. Parents contacted. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 5:25 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 32-year-old male suspect). The suspect damaged a window in the residence. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is he located. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Intoxicated Driver – 8:11 p.m. Officers responded to a 4-vehicle crash at the intersection of Northport/Sherman Ave. A driver/suspect (32-year-old male) was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (4th offense). The suspect was admitted to a local hospital due to injuries from the crash.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 10:17 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital to transport a subject to Winnebago under a Chapter 51 return. Transport completed.
NORTH: Disturbance – 10:29 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 51-year-old female suspect). The suspect and victim were engaged in an argument. The victim left in a vehicle and when she arrived at her destination the suspect was on scene. The suspect backed into the victim's vehicle and then rammed her vehicle a second time. The suspect fled. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once she is located. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 11:04 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 24-year-old male suspect). The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
12/07
MIDTOWN: Stolen Vehicle – 2:57 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a residential garage. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:26 a.m. Officers responded to a residence after 911 received an open line call with sounds of a disturbance in the background. Officers arrived on scene and the male subject/suspect (40-year-old) fled in a vehicle with the victim yelling for help. Areas canvassed to locate the vehicle/suspect/victim. Officers located the subjects and took the suspect into custody. The suspect resisted officers. Charges forthcoming. Investigation continuing.