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 09/15/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/16/2021, MPD received 380 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 (67),East (88), Midtown (49), North (60), South (39), West (50), and Other (27). "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.
09/15
NORTH: Residential Burglary – 6:23 a.m. A vehicle was stolen from a residence. The suspect(s) used a garage door opener to access the home and stole keys to the stolen vehicle and a second vehicle (not stolen). Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. Elgin IL PD called to advise sightings of the stolen vehicle in their jurisdiction.
NORTH: Check Person – 10:32 a.m. Officers responded to a report of an out-of-control subject. Subject contacted and taken to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. Plan developed for the subject to be released to their parents. Officers disengaged.
EAST: Disturbance – 11:37 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 17-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic battery.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 2:50 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen by a known subject/suspect (28-year-old male) to the victim. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Intoxicated Driver – 4:43 p.m. A 33-year-old female driver was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor bail jumping.
EAST: Check Property – 5:57 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a rifle being fired in a hallway of a residence. Contact made with several subjects whom were not cooperative with officers. A protective sweep was conducted and no concerns identified. No reported injuries. Investigation continuing.
CITY-WIDE: Check Person – 7:42 p.m. A caller contacted dispatch and reported to be suicidal. Subject not identified. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 8:31 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 37-year-old male suspect. Suspect contacted by phone and he refused to meet with officers. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:19 p.m. A victim reported that a male subject/suspect threatened him and put something in his waistband after the suspect was inadvertently blocked in a parking lot. Suspect/vehicle not on scene when officers arrived. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Check Property – 9:23 p.m. Officers responded to the 7800 block of Mineral Point Road for a report of shots fired and a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Casings located. No reported injuries or property damage at this time.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 9:52 p.m. A 34-year-old male with outstanding warrants was observed and taken into custody. The suspect kicked an officer while being arrested. The suspect was charged with several outstanding warrants, battery to law enforcement, resisting, felony bail jumping (4 counts) and misdemeanor bail jumping (2 counts).
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 10:38 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 45-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct (2 counts).
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 10:57 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with battery, disorderly conduct and bail jumping.
09/16
Priority calls only from 3:29 a.m. to 4:25 a.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Robbery – 2:18 a.m. A victim, who was depositing money at the ATM, reported having money stolen from her by a male suspect who came up to her saying he needed to use her phone. The victim's wallet, credit cards and keys were also stolen. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Recovered/Stolen Auto – 2:24 a.m. An unoccupied stolen vehicle (from Fitchburg) was located/recovered. Fitchburg PD notified and responded.
MIDTOWN: Check Property – 3:06 a.m. Officers responded to Denton Place for multiple reports of shots fired. A casing was located. No reported injuries or property damage at this time. Investigation continuing.