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 05/07/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/10/2021, MPD received 1,156 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 (230),East (225), Midtown (182), North (204), South (128), West (140), and Other (47). "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.
05/07
Priority calls only from 8:51 p.m. to 9:26 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Traffic Crash – 7:42 a.m. Officers responded to Old Sauk Rd at Waterside St where a vehicle crashed into a utility pole. The suspect (15-year-old male) was cited for operating without a valid DL.
WEST: Check Person – 8:06 a.m. Officers responded to Raymond Rd at Frisch Rd where a naked subject (34-year-old male) was running in the street. The subject was placed into protective custody and subsequently transported to Winnebago.
NORTH: Intoxicated Driver – 8:48 a.m. Officers responded to the intersection of N Marquette St and E Washington Ave where a vehicle crashed into a pole. The suspect/driver (26-year-old male) fled the scene but was later located. The suspect was arrested and cited with OWI 1st offense and several traffic violations.
CENTRAL: Disturbance Unwanted Person – 10:23 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported the suspect defecated on his porch after an argument. The victim did not wish to press charges. Officers documented the incident for informational purposes.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 6:56 p.m. Officers arrested a suspect (35-year-old male) wanted for a probation and parole violation. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
NORTH: Missing Person – 8:24 p.m. A mother reported her 15-year-old daughter ran away from home. Officers located the juvenile and returned her home.
EAST: Weapons Offense – 9:44 p.m. Multiple callers reported hearing gunshots in the 700 block of Mesta Ln. Officers located spent shell casings but no signs of property damage or injured persons. Incident report completed on MPD website.
05/08
Priority calls only from 4:18 a.m. to 5:29 a.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Traffic Crash – 1:33 a.m. Officers responded to a two-car crash near E Johnson St and Brearly St. The suspect driver (18-year-old male) was arrested and charged with endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, possession of THC with intent to deliver, and OWI 1st offense.
WEST: Weapons Offense – 3:59 a.m. A subject reported she was turning westbound onto Mineral Point Rd from S Gammon Rd when she heard what she thought was fireworks. Upon inspecting her vehicle, she discovered it had been struck by a bullet. Incident report completed on MPD website.
SOUTH: Drug Overdose – 4:04 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a suspect (25-year-old male) had overdosed. The suspect was revived with naloxone and arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 7:54 a.m. Hospital staff reported that a patient with a stab wound to his leg had left the hospital against medical advice. Officers contacted the victim by phone who refused to speak in person with officers and refused medical treatment.
SOUTH: Fight Call – 8:35 a.m. Officers responded to the 200 block of E Olin Ave where two suspects (35- and 49-year-old males) were fighting in a parking lot. Both suspects were cited for disorderly conduct.
WEST: Suspicious Vehicle – 8:35 a.m. A caller reported seeing an unidentified suspect run from a vehicle to a neighbor's car with what appeared to be some type of tool. The neighbor yelled at the suspect who then fled in the suspect vehicle. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Traffic Crash – 10:38 a.m. A motorist clipped a bicycle trailer carrying two children when the cyclist pulled into traffic without the right-of-way at the intersection of Nakoma Rd and Odana Rd. There were no reported injuries.
MIDTOWN: Assist Citizen/Stolen Vehicle – 11:32 a.m. A caller reported she was unable to locate her vehicle where she last remembered parking it. Vehicle not located. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Check Area – 1:52 p.m. A caller observed an unknown male taking photos of the interior of her home by holding the camera up to the windows. The male subject was not on scene when officers arrived. Areas checked. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Check Property – 4:54 p.m. Officers responded to the area of Stoughton Rd/Pflaum for multiple reports of shots fired. Area canvassed. Noise determined to have come from a vehicle. No further action deemed necessary by officers.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 7:23 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a mother/child who left the hospital against medical advice. The mother/child were contacted. No concerns identified. No further action deemed necessary by officers.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:23 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 57-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic battery.
05/09
Priority calls only from 4:26 a.m. to 7:28 a.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Weapons Offense – 12:57 a.m. Officers responded to the 600 block of Vera Court where an unoccupied residence was struck by gunfire. Shell casings located/recovered. No reported injuries. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 1:23 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject/suspect (39-year-old male) screaming and jumping on vehicles. The suspect resisted officers as he was taken into custody. The suspect was charged with disorderly conduct, battery to a police officer, resisting and criminal damage to property.
EAST: Residential Burglary – 2:40 a.m. Officers responded to a residence on Droster Rd for a residential burglary. Home cleared. Personal items reported as missing/stolen. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
NORTH: Crash/Death Investigation – 4:13 a.m. Officers responded to a vehicle vs. tree crash near Packers Ave/Tennyson Ln. The driver (64-year-old male) was unconscious and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 7:40 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Residential Burglary – 8:09 a.m. Officers responded to a residential burglary with items stolen from the home. Entry was made to the residence through an unlocked vehicle in the driveway which had a garage door opener. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Disturbance – 11:03 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a male subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for a medical clearance. A mental health evaluation took place and an emergency detention was sought/approved. The subject was subsequently transported to Winnebago.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 12:47 p.m. Officers responded to a subject (41-year-old male) experiencing a drug overdose. Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious observed.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 1:55 p.m. Officers responded to an unconscious subject (47-year-old male). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Drug overdose suspected. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 2:34 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a knife. The suspect (15-year-old male) was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed and resisting. The suspect was transported to the Juvenile Reception Center.
EAST: Check Area – 3:42 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle chasing another vehicle and a handgun being displayed. Suspect vehicle located. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Battery – 11:44 p.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being physically assaulted by an unknown male subject/suspect. Investigation continuing.
05/10
Priority calls only from 12:11 a.m. to 12:40 a.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Check Person – 12:03 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject armed with a hatchet. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:29 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects. A 30-year-old female was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Battery – 12:44 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 25-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with battery, disorderly conduct and bail jumping.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 2:42 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 31-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct, theft, intimidation of a victim, misdemeanor bail jumping and threats to law enforcement (2 counts).