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 03/12/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/15/2021, MPD received 1,060 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 (183),East (218), Midtown (148), North (177), South (122), West (146), and Other (66). "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.
03/12
EAST: Motor Vehicle Crash – 10:55 a.m. A subject (60-year-old female) was performing a parking maneuver in a parking lot when her vehicle suddenly accelerated forward. The vehicle struck an apartment building, causing damage to the brick façade. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was found to be working properly and the subject did not exhibit any signs of impairment.
SOUTH: Assist Police/ATL Person – 10:59 a.m. Cook County, IL, agencies requested that MPD assist with locating two wanted suspects. Officers were unable to make contact with the suspects. No further police action taken.
NORTH: Conveyance Mental Health – 11:04 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a subject (54-year-old female) who was feeling suicidal and wished to be transported to a local hospital. The subject was left in the care of hospital staff.
NORTH: Missing Adult – 12:39 p.m. A subject (68-year-old male) was reported to be missing from his residence. Officers initiated efforts to locate the subject and found him on a Madison Metro bus. The subject was returned to his residence.
SOUTH: Juvenile Arrest – 2:30 p.m. Officers located and took into custody a wanted suspect (16-year-old male). The suspect was conveyed to JRC.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:47 p.m. During an argument the suspect (23-year-old male) threw a chair and pushed the victim, causing pain. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
EAST: Stalking Complaint – 10:25 p.m. The victim reported the suspect (42-year-old male) has been attempting contact with her despite being warned not to do so. Officers made contact with the suspect and issued him a stalking letter.
EAST: Sex Offense Misc – 11:51 p.m. A mother reported that her 12-year-old daughter had sent photos of herself to an adult male subject and the two had been communicating through social media. Investigation continuing.
03/13
Priority calls only from 10:10 a.m. to 12:14 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Assist Fire/EMS – 2:37 a.m. Officers responded with MFD paramedics for a report of a subject (5-year-old male) who was not breathing. Upon EMS arrival the subject was conscious and had a faint pulse. MFD transported the subject to the hospital. The incident was believed to be medical in nature.
WEST: Runaway Juvenile – 2:38 a.m. A mother reported her 15-year-old daughter ran away. The juvenile was listed as missing and an ATL was aired. The juvenile was later located and returned home.
EAST: Weapons Offense – 3:00 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a report of two men kicking in two separate apartment doors looking for an unknown person. A handgun was observed. The suspect fled in a vehicle before officers arrived on scene. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
?MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 3:26 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a report of shots fired and two unidentified suspects with a gun on the property. Officers were unable to verify the reporting party's information. Officers did not develop probable cause that a crime had been committed.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 9:07 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a subject (26-year-old male) reported he was feeling suicidal. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. Officers created a safety plan and the subject was left in the care of a family member.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:49 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where an argument between the suspect (16-year-old female) and her sibling escalated into a fight. The suspect threw things and kicked a hole in a door in the residence. The suspect was cited for disorderly conduct and referred to restorative court.
NORTH: Adult Arrest Warrant – 9:49 a.m. Officers located a suspect (33-year-old male) for whom there was a warrant for his arrest. Officers took him into custody and conveyed him to the jail.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:58 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 29-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to charge/arrest the suspect, once he is located.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 6:03 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct, bail jumping (2 counts) and a probation/parole hold.
EAST: Juvenile Arrest – 7:10 p.m. Officers took a wanted juvenile (17-year-old male) into custody for stealing a vehicle in another county. The juvenile was turned over to the other county deputies.
WEST: Drug Incident – 8:11 p.m. Officers responded to an unresponsive subject (28-year-old female) at a convenience store. EMS provided medical aid to the subject. Evidence of drug use observed on scene. The subject was transported to a local hospital and issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 8:34 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 41-year-old male suspect. The suspect threatened the victim with a gun. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed and battery.
SOUTH: Drug Incident – 10:41 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject/suspect (37-year-old female) slumped over in a vehicle at a convenience store. MFD assessed the suspect. Drugs were located in the vehicle. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of heroin.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 11:33 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance between two male subjects. A suspect (27-year-old male) attempted to flee from officers but he was apprehended. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct and resisting.
03/14
CENTRAL: Battery – 3:18 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a large disturbance and a victim being "jumped". The victim was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Limited information provided. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Battery – 3:42 a.m. A victim reported being assaulted by an unknown suspect(s). The victim was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation/treatment. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:39 a.m. A subject was conveyed to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject was voluntarily admitted and left in the care of medical staff. Officers disengaged.
EAST: Crash – 11:16 a.m. Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash and a report that the driver was unconscious. Drug paraphernalia recovered. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Check Person – 3:17 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was not cooperative with officers. The subject was ultimately taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital. An emergency detention is being sought. Final outcome/transport pending.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 5:52 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old female suspect. The suspect was not cooperative with officers. The suspect was arrested/charged with battery to law enforcement, resisting and disorderly conduct.
WEST: Check Person – 7:27 p.m. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject. Contact made with subject who was cooperative. Journey Mental Health notified. The subject made plans to go stay with another family member for the evening. Officers disengaged.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 9:26 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 42-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Stolen Vehicle – 10:44 p.m. Officers responded to a stolen vehicle from a convenience store. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:36 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance involving a 23-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and bail jumping.
03/15
NORTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 2:04 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a missing/runaway juvenile. The juvenile was located and she disclosed to her mother that she was sexually assaulted. The juvenile was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Vehicle – 8:01 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen overnight. The caller had limited information on the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Juvenile Arrest – 8:32 a.m. Officers assisted Maple Bluff PD with apprehending two subjects who fled after a pursuit took place (MPD not involved in the pursuit). Maple Bluff PD has the lead on this investigation.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 8:49 a.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being sexually assaulted by a known acquaintance/suspect. Investigation continuing.