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 06/29/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 06/30/2021, MPD received 522 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 (74), East (90), Midtown (81), North (91), South (55), West (79), and Other (52). "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.
06/29
SOUTH: Residential Burglary – 5:31 a.m. Officers responded to a residential burglary and stolen vehicle report. The garage door was left open along with an unlocked door into the residence. The homeowner/victim woke to find her purse/contents, key and vehicle missing/stolen. The vehicle was tracked and located unoccupied on Kent Lane. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Stolen Vehicle – 6:58 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was unlocked, unoccupied and had the keys in it. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Residential Burglary – 7:43 a.m. Officers responded to a residential burglary and stolen vehicle report. The suspect(s) gained entry to the garage by using a garage door opener that was in an unlocked vehicle in the driveway. The suspect(s) entered the home and stole personal items and a vehicle. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. Investigation continuing. **The vehicle was later located/recovered.
EAST: Threats Complaint – 9:25 a.m. Officers responded to a business for a threats complaint. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:44 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene/not located at this time. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 2:36 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Transport to Winnebago pending.
EAST: Disturbance – 5:16 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 15-year-old male suspect. A gun was reported to be involved. A facsimile gun was located/recovered. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed and transported to the Juvenile Reception Center.
CENTRAL: Battery – 9:49 p.m. Officers responded to a business on King St for a report battery involving a 27-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene/located. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 10:56 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject shooting out of a moving vehicle towards another vehicle. Areas canvassed. No evidence of shots fired located. No reported injuries at this time. No involved parties located/contacted/identified. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Theft – 11:27 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a theft of a cell phone. A 19-year-old male suspect was arrested/charged with theft and resisting.
06/30
SOUTH: Violation of Court Order – 1:07 a.m. A victim reported being contacted by a suspect whom she has a domestic abuse injunction order against. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.