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 05/12/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/13/2021, MPD received 372 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 (57), East (65), Midtown (53), North (61), South (33), West (72), and Other (31). "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.
05/12
Priority calls only from 4:48 p.m. to 8:12 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Check Person – 3:00 a.m. Officers responded to a residential area to check the welfare of a subject who was screaming for help. A female subject was located in the area but she walked into the woods and disregarded officers offers for assistance. Areas checked. Subject not located. Subject deemed likely to be the same individual that had a mental health episode a few weeks ago. That subject was contacted and deemed to be safe. No further action deemed necessary by officers.
EAST: Stolen Vehicle – 7:14 a.m. A vehicle was reported as stolen from a residential garage. Entry made to the garage through an unlocked side door. Keys to the vehicle were accessible. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 10:52 a.m. A male adult subject was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 11:57 a.m. Officers responded to the 3800 block of E. Washington Avenue for a disturbance involving a 49-year-old male suspect at a business. The suspect was cited for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Intoxicated Driver – 1:09 p.m. Officers responded to a single vehicle crash at Milwaukee St/N. Stoughton Rd. A driver/suspect (27-year-old female) was determined to be impaired. The suspect was cited/released to a responsible party for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (3rd offense), possession of a controlled substance and cited for deviation from designated lane.
SOUTH: Armed Robbery – 1:25 p.m. Officers responded to Todd Dr/Post Rd and met with a victim who reported being robbed by gunpoint by an unknown subject/suspect. Suspect not on scene when officers arrived. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 2:15 p.m. A 13-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases. ** Juvenile returned home.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 4:44 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (35-year-old male). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Death tentatively determined to be suicide. Medical Examiner's office on scene. Nothing suspicious observed.
EAST: Injured Person – 4:44 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject with a gunshot wound. Subject conveyed to a local hospital. Injuries determined to be self-inflicted. Journey Mental Health consulted. Safety plan developed. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 5:47 p.m. A victim reported ongoing disturbances with a known subject/suspect (53-year-old male). The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:25 p.m. Officers responded to a 911 open line at a residence on John Nolen Drive. Contact was made with the victim who reported a disturbance with the suspect (32-year-old female). Suspect was admitted to a local hospital for preexisting medical concerns. The suspect was given an order-in date for domestic battery.
NORTH: Check Area – 11:16 p.m. Officers responded to Northport Drive for a report of a subject who fired a gun in an apartment complex. A disturbance was determined to have located and a male suspect fired one round in the apartment. No reported injuries. Limited cooperation on scene. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Residential Burglary – 11:54 p.m. Officers met with a victim who located a group of young males in his garage. The victim approached the group and one of the males pointed a handgun at him. The suspects fled on foot. Investigation continuing.
05/13
SOUTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:02 a.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention transport. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Transport to Winnebago pending.
WEST: Residential Burglary – 12:14 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a residential burglary. The suspect(s) gained entry to a garage via a garage door opener that was in an unlocked vehicle in the driveway. Vehicles were rummaged through. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 3:47 a.m. Officers made contact with a wanted subject/suspect (25-year-old male) and arrested/conveyed him to jail.
WEST: Non-Residential Burglary – 4:14 a.m. Officers responded to Chase Bank on N. High Point Rd for a report of subjects in a vehicle attempting to attach a rope around an ATM. The suspects/vehicle left the area (without the ATM). Investigation continuing.