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 04/14/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 04/15/2021, MPD received 393 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 (41), East (90), Midtown (73), North (71), South (35), West (54), and Other (29). "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.
04/14
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:00 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for an ongoing disturbance involving a 29-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and bail jumping.
NORTH: Armed Robbery – 9:51 a.m. A suspect (50-year-old male) stole merchandise from a store and when he was confronted by an individual in the store he pulled out a knife. The suspect initially fled but was located by officers. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed, armed robbery, retail theft and carrying a concealed weapon.
NORTH: Stolen Vehicle – 10:08 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen by a known suspect. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. Probable cause developed to charge the suspect once he is located.
EAST: Drug Incident – 12:28 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject/suspect (31-year-old male) passed out in a vehicle. Evidence of drug use observed. The suspect was observed leaving the area in a vehicle. Officers located the suspect and made contact. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation hold.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 2:56 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 21-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.
SOUTH: Armed Robbery – 6:06 p.m. Officers met with two victims who reported being robbed earlier in the day of cash. Inconsistent information provided. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Child Abuse – 7:41 p.m. Officers met with a parent who reported possible abuse of their child. Child Protective Services notified. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Sexual Assault of a Child – 8:25 p.m. Officers met with a parent and a juvenile/victim regarding a sexual assault of a child report. Child Protective Services plugged in. The victim and suspect, who are known to each other, no longer have contact. Investigation continuing.
CITY-WIDE: Assist Law Enforcement – 11:16 p.m. Officers responded to assist another agency with a report of a subject displaying a firearm at another individual. Contact made with both subjects. The Town of Madison PD has the lead on this investigation and developed probable cause for charges on both subjects.
04/15
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 12:10 a.m. Officers responded to disturbance involving a 32-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.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 1:08 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject was voluntarily admitted and officers disengaged.
NORTH: Weapons Violation – 2:14 a.m. Officers responded to Huxley St for a report of shots fired. Evidence of shots fired was located. No reported injuries. Investigation continuing.