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 05/26/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/27/2021, MPD received 486 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 (76), East (105), Midtown (72), North (79), South (51), West (70), and Other (33). "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.
05/26
Priority calls only from 3:04 p.m. to 5:26 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 11:30 p.m. to 12:56 a.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 4:12 a.m. A 21-year-old female was reported as missing. Contact made at residence, with roommate and employer. Subject ultimately contacted/located safe.
WEST: Check Person – 5:18 a.m. Officers responded to a hotel on John Q. Hammons for a report of a subject outside naked smoking a cigarette. There was also a reported disturbance that had taken place involving the same subject. Officers contacted the subject/suspect (46-year-old female) and probable cause was developed to arrest/charge her with damage to property and a probation hold.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 11:50 a.m. Officers responded to a hotel on High Crossing Blvd for a disturbance involving a 23-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct (2 counts) and an outstanding warrant.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:09 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 37-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
WEST: Death Investigation – 1:21 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (61-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent's death self-inflicted. Nothing suspicious observed.
WEST: Disturbance – 3:00 p.m. Officers responded to Tree Ln/Gammon Rd for a disturbance with a gun involved. A traffic stop was conducted and two suspects were arrested. Two guns were also located/recovered. A 20-year-old male suspect was charged with felon in possession of a firearm and an outstanding warrant. A 23-year-old male suspect was charged with an outstanding warrant. Additional charges may be forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 3:13 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject (48-year-old male). Entry made and the subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious observed.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:47 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a female suspect. The suspect was armed with a razor blade and charged at the victim. The suspect was initially arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and then conveyed to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. An emergency detention is being sought. Final outcome pending.
SOUTH: Child Abuse – 9:05 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital regarding concerns of injuries to a child. Child Protective Services plugged in. Safety plan put into place. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Hit-and-Run/Crash – 9:17 p.m. A pedestrian was crossing Northport Dr at Troy Dr when a vehicle/driver struck him in the crosswalk. The vehicle/driver fled. The pedestrian/victim was conveyed to a local hospital with minor injuries. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 11:05 p.m. Officers, along with Town of Madison PD, responded to a report of a subject with a gun at an apartment complex on Park Street. Contact made with two subjects who were not cooperative with officers. No injuries observed. No charges substantiated. Officers disengaged.
WEST: Weapons Offense – 11:17 p.m. Officers responded to Meadowood Park for reports of shots fired. Officers arrived and observed vehicles fleeing. Areas canvassed and numerous casings were located. A male victim was dropped off at a local hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
05/27
EAST: Drug Incident – 1:37 a.m. Officers responded, along with EMS/MFD, to a subject/suspect (22-year-old male) experiencing a drug overdose. The suspect was revived with Naloxone. The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital where he was cited for possession of heroin and provided references for treatment.