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 09/23/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/24/2021, MPD received 409 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 (81),East (78), Midtown (72), North (76), South (40), West (45), and Other (17). "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.
09/23
CENTRAL: Check Person – 4:01 a.m. Officers responded to E. Main St/Dickinson to check the welfare of a subject standing on the railroad tracks. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject was admitted to a local facility and officers disengaged.
WEST: Disturbance – 12:55 p.m. Officers responded to the mall for a report of a fight. A 14-year-old male was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed. The suspect was transported to the Juvenile Reception Center.
NORTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 3:43 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Outcome pending.
CENTRAL: Disorderly Conduct – 3:47 p.m. A 62-year-old male suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct after he caused a disturbance at an apartment leasing office/complex.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:53 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for a medical clearance and subsequently transported to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 5:42 p.m. A 32-year-old male suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct and threats to law enforcement after causing a disturbance at a business.
EAST: Death Investigation – 7:24 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (56-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent had several medical/health concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Juvenile Arrest – 7:36 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 13-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed. The suspect was conveyed to the Juvenile Reception Center.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 9:17 p.m. While on a separate call officers came upon a subject/suspect (38-year-old male) lying facedown with agonal breathing. Naloxone was administered and CCR was performed. The suspect was revived. The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital where they were left with a citation for possession of heroin.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 11:00 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject who had cut herself. The subject was located with superficial cuts. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital where she was left in the care of medical staff.
NORTH: Recovered/Stolen Vehicle – 11:58 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was later observed by officers and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver/suspect (16-year-old male) was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle without consent.
09/24
WEST: Robbery – 12:47 a.m. Officers responded to the 3600 block of Sabertooth Trail for a robbery. The victim, who had just arrived home, was confronted by two suspects as he exited his vehicle. The suspects were armed and demanded money. The victim was physically assaulted. The suspects stole the victim's keys, wallet and vehicle. The vehicle was observed by another law enforcement agency who attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle/suspects fled and remains at-large. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:52 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect.