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 07/09/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 07/12/2021, MPD received 1,507 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 (334),East (297), Midtown (204), North (211), South (127), West (242), and Other (92). "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.
07/09
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 7:11 a.m. Officers responded to the Super 8 Motel on Hayes Rd for a suspect who had fallen down and injured herself. The suspect was transported to the hospital. The suspect was arrested on multiple warrants.
EAST: Traffic Crash – 7:31 a.m. Officers responded to Hwy 12 at the Dane County landfill where the suspect (30-year-old male) attempted to turn left as he was driving on the highway. The suspect was unable to successfully complete the turn and rolled his truck. Suspect was cited for driving too fast for conditions.
NORTH: Weapons Offense – 10:08 a.m. During an argument, the suspect struck the victim with a metal beam. Officers developed probable cause to charge the suspect with disorderly conduct and battery. Suspect has yet to be positively identified and is at large.
WEST: Check Person – 12:44 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a subject under a Chapter 51 Commitment who stated he was suicidal. The subject was placed into protective custody and transported to a local hospital. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health.
EAST: Traffic Stop – 1:02 p.m. Officers attempted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle traveling at speeds of nearly 100 mph. The vehicle was later located unoccupied. Firearms were located in the vehicle. The suspect driver (26-year-old male) was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and reckless driving.
WEST: Recovered Stolen Auto – 1:30 p.m. Officers responded for a report of an abandoned vehicle that was listed as stolen. The registered owner recovered the vehicle.
WEST: Retail Theft – 5:00 p.m. Officers responded to Kwik Trip at 7717 Mineral Point Rd where a suspect (33-year-old female) who was banned from the store had returned and was stealing items. The suspect was arrested and charged with retail theft, trespass, resisting, and discharging bodily fluids at law enforcement.
EAST: Weapons Offense – 6:01 p.m. Dispatch received a report of a vehicle that flashed a gun at the caller as they were traveling eastbound on the beltline near S Stoughton Rd. The suspect vehicle was not located.
WEST: Assist Police – 6:38 p.m. Officers assisted Verona PD with a high risk traffic stop and apprehension of a suspect.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:31 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported the suspect (23-year-old male) threatened to kill her. Officers developed probable cause to charge the suspect with domestic disorderly conduct. The suspect was admitted to a local hospital.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:27 p.m. During an argument between the suspect (33-year-old male) and another subject, the suspect grabbed the victim, who was attempting to break up the fight, by the throat and threw her into a door. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
EAST: Child Neglect – 9:39 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (30-year-old female) had become intoxicated to the point that she lost track of her two young children who left the home. Officers arrested the suspect and charged her with child neglect, child abuse, and resisting.
EAST: Drug Overdose – 10:23 p.m. Officers responded to Reindahl Park for a suspect (32-year-old male) who overdosed on heroin. The suspect was cited for possession of heroin and provided information about the MAARI program.
07/10
Priority calls only from 4:09 p.m. to 6:04 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 12:40 a.m. Two employees at a gas station reported the suspect vehicle backed into an ice chest outside the store. When employees attempted to get information from the suspects due to the damage to property, the suspects pulled guns on the employees. As the suspect vehicle left the gas station, the suspects fired four rounds at the employees, who were not injured. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Non-Residential Burglary – 3:41 a.m. An unidentified suspect broke a window at the Kwik Trip on Northport Dr, entered the store and stole cigarettes and lottery tickets. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Violation of Court Order – 12:42 p.m. A 39-year-old male suspect was arrested/charged with violating an injunction order.
MIDTOWN: Crash – 4:01 p.m. Officers responded to a three-vehicle crash on SB Verona Rd just south of the Beltline. It was reported that occupants from the vehicles fled on foot. Two suspects (21-year-old male suspect and 20-year-old male) were located/arrested. The 21-year-old suspect was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (3rd offense), possession with intent to deliver THC, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, felony operating a motor vehicle while under the influence causing injury, felony hit-and-run injury, resisting, imprudent speed, operating after revocation and red light violation. The 20-year-old suspect was charged with possession with intent to deliver THC and cocaine (party to a crime), resisting, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
MIDTOWN: Check Property – 5:32 p.m. Officers received a call that a subject had been stabbed. Caller gave limited information. Officers arrived quickly to the area and did not locate any issues.
NORTH: Drug Incident Overdose – 6:31 p.m. Officers responded to a hotel on E. Washington Ave for a subject/suspect (34-year-old male) experiencing a drug overdose. Naloxone was administered to the suspect which revived him. The suspect obtained a medical clearance and was arrested/charged with possession of heroin and a probation/parole hold.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:25 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance involving a 62-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived and remains at-large. Probable cause developed for domestic disorderly conduct. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Check Property – 11:46 p.m. Officers responded to a residence after the homeowner/caller indicated they heard someone in the home. A 42-year-old male suspect (known to the victim) was located in the home. The suspect did not have permission to be in the home. The suspect was arrested/charged with criminal trespass to dwelling and threats to law enforcement.
07/11
Priority calls only from 12:29 a.m. to 1:40 a.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 4:38 a.m. to 6:12 a.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 12:14 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver/suspect (40-year-old male) fled on foot. The suspect was apprehended, arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver THC, possession of Schedule I narcotic, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and a traffic citation.
CENTRAL: Battery – 1:56 a.m. Officers responded to the 200 block of State St for a battery. A male victim was located in the street unconscious but breathing. Witnesses reported observing a suspect (25-year-old male) punch the victim. The victim was conveyed to a local hospital in serious condition. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived but was identified, located and arrested for substantial battery, resisting and multiple counts of bail jumping. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 2:00 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 21-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and bail jumping (2 counts).
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 2:23 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance involving a 35-year-old female suspect. Safety plan developed with the victim. Suspect refused to meet with officers. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 2:48 a.m. A 28-year-old female subject was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 3:02 a.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being sexually assaulted a few days ago. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 3:25 a.m. Officers responded to E. Johnson St for a report of a disturbance. As officers arrive on scene subjects are seen dispersing. One subject was conveyed to a local hospital with injuries. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 4:14 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male suspect. Suspect not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Assist MFD – 5:00 a.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a structure fire. No injuries reported.
NORTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 7:03 a.m. A subject, under a Chapter 51 order, was conveyed to a local hospital for a return request. Journey Mental Health consulted. Final outcome pending.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 8:45 a.m. While in contact with a subject/suspect (30-year-old female) regarding an overdue vehicle drugs were observed. The suspect attempted to hide the drugs and started to nod off. EMS was requested and the suspect was transported to a local hospital with an order-in for possession of heroin.
CENTRAL: Strong Armed Robbery – 2:06 p.m. Caller reported that his daughter/victim was knocked to the ground and had her cell phone taken from her on W. Gilman St the previous night. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 2:46 p.m. Officers responded to a report of two subjects slumped over in a vehicle. The vehicle was confirmed to be stolen. The two occupants/suspects (34-year-old male and 35-year-old female) fled but were apprehended. The suspects were arrested/charged with obstructing, operating a motor vehicle without consent and outstanding warrants. ** Officers were directed to another involved subject/suspect at a different location. A 32-year-old male suspect fled on foot but was apprehended, arrested/charged with outstanding charges and obstructing.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 2:54 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 21-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with simple battery, disorderly conduct (2 counts) and multiple counts of felony/misdemeanor bail jumping.
MIDTOWN: Missing Adult – 3:03 p.m. A 69-year-old female was reported as missing. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. The adult was located safe.
WEST: Disturbance – 5:21 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 19-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and domestic simple battery.
NORTH: Check Person – 6:02 p.m. Officers responded, along with EMS, to check the welfare of a suicidal subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. Final outcome pending.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 6:58 p.m. Officers responded to what was originally dispatched as a traffic complaint/drag racing. An involved vehicle was observed but did not stop for officers. Officers were then advised that a female victim was physically assaulted by a 39-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 8:32 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects. A subject/suspect (38-year-old male) was located unresponsive. Naloxone was administered and the subject was revived. The suspect was charged with domestic disorderly conduct and possession of heroin.
NORTH: Check Property – 9:11 p.m. This incident was reported about 24 hours after the incident occurred. A bullet hole was reported as coming through a hotel building/room and that a subject had been hit. The subject was not identified or located at this time. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 10:19 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 19-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Drug Incident – 10:24 p.m. Officers responded, along with EMS, to check the welfare of a subject. EMS provided medical care to the subject/suspect (63-year-old male). The suspect was arrested/charged with felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to deliver heroin, resisting and threats towards law enforcement.
07/12
EAST: Missing Adult – 2:13 a.m. A 25-year-old male adult was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.