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 10/08/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/11/2021, MPD received 1,082 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 (238),East (225), Midtown (150), North (178), South (96), West (163), and Other (32). "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.
10/08
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 4:54 a.m. Officers responded to the 100 block of W Gilman St for a suspect (28-year-old male) who was slumped over in a vehicle. Officers learned there was a warrant for the suspect's arrest. The suspect was taken to jail.
CENTRAL: Damage to Property – 8:04 a.m. The victim reported he discovered a window at his residence was smashed overnight but it did not appear that anyone entered the home. The suspect remains unidentified.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 8:50 a.m. Officers responded to the area of E Badger Rd and Nob Hill Rd for a report of three people fighting. Officers learned that one of the subjects had mental health concerns and had become upset and combative. The subject's caretakers arrived on scene. The subject was placed into protective custody and MFD paramedics transported the subject to a local hospital. The subject was eventually transported to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:34 p.m. Officers responded to outside Walgreens at 15 E Main St where a subject was throwing furniture. While officers made contact with the subject, she attempted to harm herself and was placed into protective custody. MFD paramedics transported the subject to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health was consulted. The subject was left in the care of hospital staff.
WEST: Adult Arrest Warrant – 4:12 p.m. Officers responded to a residence and contacted a suspect wanted in another jurisdiction and took him into custody without incident.
EAST: Disturbance – 4:53 p.m. Officers responded to the 2400 block of East Springs Dr where the suspect (32-year-old female) was attempting to leave a restaurant with an open alcoholic beverage. The suspect fought with officers upon being taken into custody. The suspect was arrested and charged with resisting, battery to law enforcement, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct and threats to law enforcement.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:50 p.m. During an argument, the suspects (53-year-old female and 52-year-old male) yelled at the victim and slapped a phone out of his hands, slapped him in the face and pushed him to the floor. The suspects were arrested and charged with domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Stolen Auto – 11:34 p.m. The victim reported that while she was standing outside her vehicle in the 2100 block of Taft St talking to someone, a male subject entered her vehicle and drove away. The victim later reported she found her car in the same spot where it was taken.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 11:36 p.m. While in the patio area of a bar, the suspect (22-year-old female) was told she could not leave the area with her drink. The suspect grabbed a bar stool and hit the front glass door of the establishment several times but did not break it. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting.
10/09
Priority calls only from 12:13 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 7:00 p.m. to 8:01 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 11:49 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. due to calls for service.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 1:45 a.m. Officers responded to the 4600 block of Atticus Way where callers reported hearing multiple shots fired. Officers located spent shell casings and an unoccupied vehicle damaged by gunfire. No injuries were reported. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
EAST: Death Investigation – 9:11 a.m. The mother of a subject (63-year-old female) found the subject deceased in the residence. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiner responded.
EAST: Check Person – 10:39 a.m. Dispatch received reports of a subject (41-year-old male) walking on S Stoughton Rd. Officers made contact with the subject who was not walking in traffic and was fine.
WEST: Weapons Offense Person w/ Gun – 11:11 a.m. Officers responded to the intersection of S Whitney Way and Gilbert Rd where a suspect (31-year-old male) was seen pulling a gun from his waistband, racking the slide and then placing the gun back in his pants. Officers made contact with the suspect who was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and disorderly conduct while armed.
NORTH: Check Person – 11:47 a.m. A caller advised dispatch that two children were dropped off in her care the day before and she was no longer willing/able to care for them. Child Protective Services contacted. A 35-year-old female suspect and 27-year-old male suspect arrived on scene to pick up the children. The suspects were not cooperative with officers. The male suspect shoved an officer. The children were placed in foster care. The two subjects/suspects were released from the scene.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 12:36 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. Contact made with a 30-year-old female suspect who had an outstanding warrant. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping (4 counts) and the outstanding warrant.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:11 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 29-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery, misdemeanor bail jumping (2 counts) and felony bail jumping.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:43 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 39-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect. **Suspect turned himself in.
EAST: Missing Adult – 3:15 p.m. A 18-year-old male subject with severe autism was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. The subject was located safe.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 6:22 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 19-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 6:30 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a suicidal subject who was armed. The subject was contacted and placed into protective custody. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. Subject voluntarily admitted at this time and left in the care of medical staff.
MIDTOWN: Child Abuse – 9:29 p.m. Officers received a report of child abuse. Child Protective Services notified. No charges substantiated at this time.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 10:00 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen (the vehicle was running, unlocked and unoccupied). Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
SOUTH: Weapons Violation – 10:50 p.m. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Lake Point Dr for reports of shots fired. Officers located multiple shell casings. No injuries or property damage reported at this time. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
EAST: Weapons Violation – 10:51 p.m. Officers responded to the 4800 block of Camden Rd for reports of shots fired. Officers located multiple shell casings. No injuries or property damage reported at this time. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
10/10
Priority calls only from 1:47 p.m. to 3:43 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 6:58 p.m. to 7:32 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Weapons Violation – 12:38 a.m. An officer sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds during a call in the 500 block of State St. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating this incident. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
WEST: Weapons Violation – 3:49 a.m. Officers responded to the 5800 block of Balsam Rd for reports of shots fired. Casings located at the scene. A vehicle and a building were struck. Victim reported that her estranged husband/suspect (43-year-old male) attempted to force entry to her home and shot at her. Suspect vehicle/suspect observed on Raymond Rd and a high risk traffic stop was conducted. Suspect arrested on a probation hold. Additional charges forthcoming. Firearm (stolen) recovered.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 8:50 a.m. Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a subject in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health consulted. Final transport pending.
NORTH: Injured Person – 10:37 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a subject who sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Firearm recovered. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Death Investigation – 3:39 p.m. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject. Entry made to the residence and the subject (57-year-old male) was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent had a history of medical concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Death Investigation – 3:48 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (71-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time. Autopsy pending.
NORTH: Strong Armed Robbery – 4:39 p.m. A victim reported that a 61-year-old male suspect forcibly took her purse. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located.
MIDTOWN: Sexual Assault – 6:27 p.m. A 45-year-old male suspect was cited for 4th degree sexual assault.
EAST: Disturbance – 6:30 p.m. Officers responded to the mall for a report of a subject chasing someone with a knife. No victims located/identified. Subjects contacted were uncooperative. A 36-year-old male suspect was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 6:52 p.m. Officers responded to the 200 block of State St for a caller reporting a suspect pulled a gun on them. Areas checked for the suspect with negative results. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 7:04 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance. Contact made with one subject while the second subject remains unconfirmed at this time. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 8:50 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a subject making suicidal statements. Journey Mental Health plugged in. An emergency detention was sought/approved. The subject was subsequently transported to Winnebago.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 8:55 p.m. Officers responded to a deceased subject (56-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office notified. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 9:15 p.m. A 24-year-old male suspect was arrested after he jumped on the hood of a vehicle and held a large life to his throat/chest. Journey Mental Health consulted. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed, felony bail jumping (2 counts) and misdemeanor bail jumping.
NORTH: Disturbance – 9:49 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 48-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct.
WEST: Check Area – 10:48 p.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired. Damaged mailboxes observed, most likely by fireworks. No evidence of shots fired located.