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 08/16/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/17/2021, MPD received 459 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 (72),East (89), Midtown (72), North (67), South (39), West (89), 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.
08/16
Priority calls only from 6:55 p.m. to 8:53 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 9:21 p.m. to 10:24 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:24 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and a probation/parole hold.
SOUTH: Check Person – 11:08 a.m. Officers received a report of a disturbance and a request to check the welfare of a subject. A subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. An emergency detention was sought and approved. Subject transported to Winnebago.
EAST: Check Property – 11:23 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject with a gun. Areas checked. Subject/suspect not located. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Weapons Offense – 6:48 p.m. Officers responded to the 10 block of Kessel Ct for subjects shooting into another vehicle. No involved parties on scene when officers arrived. No known injuries or property damage at this time. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
EAST: Check Person – 7:51 p.m. Officers responded to the mall for a pulseless non-breathing subject who had possibly overdosed. Naloxone was administered which revived the subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. No evidence of drug use on scene. No charges at this time.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 8:58 p.m. Officer responded to a disturbance involving a 36-year-old male suspect armed with a knife. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. The suspect was located cutting a family members' vehicle tires. The suspect got rid of the knife and when officers went to arrest him he resisted. The suspect was arrested/charged with discharging bodily fluids, resisting, disorderly conduct while armed, criminal damage to property (2 counts) and an outstanding warrant.
08/17
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 2:04 a.m. Officers responded to the 400 block of W. Gilman St for reports of shots fired. No involved subjects located. No reported injuries or property damage at this time. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
EAST: Non-Residential Burglary – 3:13 a.m. Officers responded to an alarm at a convenience store on Millpond Rd. There were signs of forced entry. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 7:43 a.m. Officers responded to an assisted living facility for a deceased subject (66-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. The decedent had numerous health/medical concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.