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 03/24/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/25/2021, MPD received 358 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 (58), East (60), Midtown (54), North (56), South (37), West (58), and Other (35). "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.
03/24
Priority calls only from 8:45 p.m. to 11:05 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 5:27 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 52-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located.
EAST: Residential Burglary – 8:16 a.m. Officers responded to a residential alarm. A door was kicked in when officers arrived. The residence was cleared and contact was made with the homeowner who was out of town. A suspect (known to the homeowner) was identified and probable cause developed to charge the suspect. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Missing Adult – 9:51 a.m. Officers received a report of a missing, possible suicidal, adult. The subject was located and conveyed to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. An emergency detention was sought and approved. The subject was transported to Winnebago.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 10:12 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. Entry was made to the home to check on the subject. The subject was located and in need of medical attention. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital and left in the care of medical staff.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 11:48 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (73-year-old male). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious observed.
EAST: Retail Theft – 1:50 p.m. Officers responded to the mall for a retail theft with the suspect (23-year female) being detained by security. The suspect provided false identification to officers. The suspect was arrested/charged with retail theft, disorderly conduct, obstructing and a parole violation/hold.
EAST: Disturbance – 5:09 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested and conveyed to jail to post on a municipal disorderly conduct citation.
WEST: Death Investigation – 8:29 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject who reportedly shot himself. The subject (34-year-old male) was located deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Medical Examiner's office responded.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 9:08 p.m. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject was admitted to a local hospital and left in the care of medical staff.
SOUTH: Crash – 10:11 p.m. Officers responded to a crash with an overturned vehicle in a parking lot. Injuries sustained, determined to be non-life threatening. No citations issued. Vehicle towed.
03/25
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 2:21 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 41-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with trespass after notification and threats to law enforcement.
WEST: Check Person – 7:25 a.m. Officers responded to a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Final outcome pending.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 7:38 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. Assessment of subject completed and it was not determined that she was suicidal. Options explored but a decision was made for officers to disengage. Journey Mental Health consulted.