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 10/01/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/04/2021, MPD received 1,186 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 (289),East (263), Midtown (189), North (208), South (88), West (100), and Other (49). "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.
10/01
Priority calls only from 11:41 a.m. to 2:56 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:08 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (33-year-old female) was threatening family members and throwing things. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Disturbance – 12:22 p.m. Officers responded to a gas station where the clerk was threatened by an unidentified patron. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 1:40 p.m. Hotel staff discovered the subject (70-year-old male) deceased in his room. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiner responded.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 1:41 p.m. Staff at UW Hospital notified police that a victim had shown up with a gunshot wound. Officers made contact with the victim but were unable to locate a scene based on the information provided. Victim provided false identifying information for himself. Victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 2:57 p.m. Officers responded to the intersection of Hwy 30 and N Stoughton Rd where a disturbance ensued after a two vehicle crash. One suspect driver (18-year-old male) was cited for red signal violation and another suspect driver (17-year-old male) was cited for operating without a license. Two other passengers/suspects (16-year-old males) were cited for disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Traffic Incident – 5:04 p.m. Officers observed a suspect vehicle in the area of Northport Dr and Dryden Dr. The vehicle fled an attempted traffic stop. Officers attempted contact at the address for the registered owner but were unable to locate the suspect.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 7:24 p.m. A subject (43-year-old female) was jogging on the John Nolen bike path when she went down due to a medical event. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiner responded.
NORTH: Drug Overdose – 7:51 p.m. A family member discovered the suspect (42-year-old female) unconscious in the residence. MFD paramedics administered naloxone and revived the suspect who admitted to using crack cocaine. The suspect was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and offered participation in the MAARI program.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 10:05 p.m. Officers responded to St Mary's Hospital where Journey Mental Health had determined a patient would be placed under an emergency detention. Preparations were made to transport the patient to Winnebago Mental Health Institute.
WEST: OMVWI – 11:02 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the 6900 block of Odana Rd for a suspect (28-year-old male) who was slumped over at the wheel. While officers were en route, the suspect vehicle drove away over a curb and officers conducted a traffic stop on northbound Gammon Rd. The suspect was arrested and charged with OWI 1st offense and possession of firearm while intoxicated.
10/02
Priority calls only from 9:17 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Drug Overdose – 1:38 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a suspect (35-year-old male) had overdosed. MFD paramedics administered naloxone and revived the suspect. The suspect was cited for possession of heroin and offered participation in the MAARI program.
WEST: Sexual Assault – 3:40 a.m. The victim reported she met a recent acquaintance in the parking lot of the Extended Stay America where he made unwanted sexual contact with her and strangled her. The suspect is at large and has not been positively identified. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for strangulation and 2nd degree sexual assault.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:59 a.m. The suspect (39-year-old male) strangled the victim, took her purse and phone, and then pushed and kicked her when she tried to flee. The suspect then fled the scene. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct, battery and strangulation.
EAST: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 4:48 a.m. Multiple callers to dispatch reported hearing several shots fired in the area of Jana Ln and Rockefeller Ln. Officers checked the area but did not locate evidence of shots fired, damaged property or injured persons. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 9:52 a.m. The victim reported she purchased a vehicle from a seller who then took possession of the vehicle without her permission when she told him she was having problems with it. An ATL was aired and the vehicle was listed as stolen.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:25 a.m. The suspect (40-year-old male) struck the victim in the side of the head while the two were playing cards at a friend's house. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic battery and disorderly conduct. Suspect is at large.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 2:56 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 4:27 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 19-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located.
CENTRAL: Crash – 4:29 p.m. An intoxicated bicyclist struck a parked vehicle on E. Johnson St. The subject was taken into protective custody due to her intoxicated level and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Attempts made to contact vehicle owner.
NORTH: Check Person – 5:37 p.m. Officers responded to a residence after it was reported that several young children were left unattended and one of the children fell out of a window. The child was checked out by EMS. EMS transport refused. Child Protective Services notified. No charges substantiated at this time.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 8:47 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 51-year-old female. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 9:42 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-year-old male. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct, resisting, discharge bodily fluids at public safety worker and municipal trespassing.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 10:11 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a report of a subject/suspect (27-year-old male) experiencing a drug overdose. EMS administered Naloxone. The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital and subsequently arrested/charged with possession of heroin and felony bail jumping.
WEST: Drug Incident – 10:49 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject pulseless non-breathing in a restroom. CCR was performed and Naloxone was administered. The subject regained consciousness and was conveyed to a local hospital. No charges pending at this time.
MIDTOWN: Intoxicated Driver – 11:02 p.m. A 17-year-old male driver/suspect left a party intoxicated and struck three vehicles. The suspect was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
10/03
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 12:37 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 24-year-old male. The suspect was arrested/charged with physical abuse of an elder person. **Journey Mental Health requested a chapter 51 return on the subject. The subject was conveyed from jail to a local hospital. The subject was subsequently transported to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 2:05 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old male. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 2:31 a.m. Officers met with a victim who may have been sexually assaulted. Victim conveyed to a local hospital. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 7:02 a.m. A victim was walking near Blair St when the suspect approached and physically assaulted the victim. The victim was able to run away and report the incident. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:00 p.m. A 24-year-old male suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and conveyed to jail.
NORTH: Check Person – 1:35 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. Entry made to check on the subject and the subject was not present.
MIDTOWN: Disorderly Conduct – 2:20 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a patient/suspect (38-year-old male) causing a disturbance. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Assist Law Enforcement – 5:42 p.m. Officers responded to assist the Town of Madison PD with a call regarding a subject who was armed and being threatening towards the caller. The suspect (27-year-old male) fled on foot but was apprehended. The suspect was arrested/charged with 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, felon in possession of a firearm and felony bail jumping (2 counts). Gun recovered.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 5:47 p.m. Officers received a request to check on a subject trying to pick bike locks. A 37-year-old female suspect was contacted and not cooperative with officers. The suspect was arrested/charged with trespassing, resisting, probation/parole hold and misdemeanor bail jumping (2 counts).
WEST: Missing Adult – 7:33 p.m. A 37-year-old female was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. Other agencies contacted. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:06 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 17-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:44 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male suspect. The suspect and victim are known to each other and got into a verbal argument which turned physical. The suspect left in a vehicle and the victim grabbed onto the vehicle. The suspect continued to drive away causing the victim to be dragged. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect.
MIDTOWN: Battery – 10:24 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with battery and disorderly conduct.