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 04/26/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 04/27/2021, MPD received 434 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 (55), East (89), Midtown (72), North (82), South (52), West (52), and Other (32). "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.
04/26
Priority calls only from 7:05 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 1:42 p.m. to 4:43 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Damage to Property – 5:37 a.m. Officers responded to a bank after three subjects/suspects attempted to break into the drive-thru ATM. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Death Investigation – 6:00 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (91-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious observed.
WEST: Missing Adult – 8:43 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a missing adult who suffers from dementia. The subject was located nearby and returned home.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 10:36 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 31-year-old female suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to charge the suspect once she is located.
MIDTOWN: Residential Burglary – 1:17 p.m. Officers responded to a residence after the resident woke up to find a door kicked in and tires on a vehicle slashed. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: PNB/AED Response – 2:20 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject. Officers performed CCR and revived the subject. Naloxone was also administered. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. Drug use suspected but probable cause not developed at this time.
CENTRAL: Crash – 2:20 p.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. Pedestrian/victim was struck as the driver/vehicle went through a red light. Victim sustained a serious arm injury. Driver cited for red signal violation and operating while suspended.
SOUTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 2:30 p.m. A 17-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. The juvenile has a history of running away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Miscellaneous Sex Offense – 2:35 p.m. A juvenile reported sending/receiving inappropriate photos from an adult via social media. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 2:38 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (50-year-old male). Entry was made to the residence to check on the subject and he was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious observed.
SOUTH: Drug Incident – 5:12 p.m. Officers responded to an observed drug exchange. Contact is made with a suspect (39-year-old female) and K9 alerted on the vehicle. Search yielded drugs and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:21 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and determined to be intoxicated. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Emergency detention sought. Final outcome pending.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 8:44 p.m. Officers responded to a business to check the welfare of a subject threatening to kill others. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. Emergency detention supported. Final outcome/transport pending. Charges also developed for the subject for threats to law enforcement.
EAST: Sexual Assault of a Child – 11:01 p.m. Officers received a sexual assault of a child report that occurred at a residence in Madison. The victim and suspect do not live in Madison. The child is deemed safe and does not have current contact with the suspect. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 11:13 p.m. Officers met with a victim at a local hospital who reported a disturbance occurred at a residence. Limited information provided to officers. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Check Property – 11:24 p.m. Officers responded to a residence damage observed that was believed to be caused by a firearm. No injuries sustained. Investigation continuing.