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 10/29/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/01/2021, MPD received 1,222 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 (295),East (223), Midtown (194), North (203), South (94), West (160), and Other (53). "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.
10/29
Priority calls only from 3:13 p.m. to 8:14 p.m. due to calls for service.
MIDTOWN: Residential Burglary – 7:42 a.m. A victim returned home to find her garage door open and that a side door had been kicked in. Numerous items were missing from the residence. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:55 a.m. A victim reported that a known suspect (35-year-old male) hit her repeatedly, causing injuries. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct, battery and bail jumping.
NORTH: Information – 10:09 a.m. A victim reported that a known suspect (17-year-old male) sexually assaulted her twice in the past year and a half. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Check Area – 1:54 p.m. A caller to dispatch reported observing a suspicious device near the intersection of Marshall Ct and University Ave. Shorewood Hills PD and Dane County Sheriff deputies responded. Madison officers assisted with traffic control.
SOUTH: Weapons Violation – 1:55 p.m. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Broadway where the suspect(s) fired shots into a vehicle. No injuries reported. Incident report completed on MPD website.
EAST: Runaway Juvenile – 3:14 p.m. A father reported his 14-year-old daughter had run away. The juvenile was listed as missing and an ATL was aired.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 3:31 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a subject who said he wanted to harm himself. Officers transported the subject to a local hospital where he was voluntarily admitted.
MIDTOWN: Information – 7:37 p.m. The victim reported that a known suspect (16-year-old male) attacked her. The suspect attempted to pull down the victim's pants but the victim was able to run away. A safety plan was put in place and CPS was notified.
NORTH: Disturbance – 8:55 p.m. Upon returning home, the victims observed an unidentified suspect roaming their property, rummaging through trash. The suspect ignored the victims' requests that he leave the area and then punched one of the victims, causing a laceration that required stitches. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect and charge him with disorderly conduct and substantial battery. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Residential Burglary – 9:29 p.m. The victim reported upon returning home, he noticed the rear garage door was kicked in and the door into the house from the garage was ajar. A gaming console was missing from the residence. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Residential Burglary – 9:59 pm. The victim reported when she returned home, she discovered a window wide open and mud on a couch directly below the window. A back door was also wide open. The victim reported nothing was missing from the residence. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Weapons Offense – 10:19 p.m. A caller to dispatch reported hearing shots fired in the area of New Washburn Way and Gammon Rd. Officers checked the area but did not find evidence of shots fired, damaged property or injured persons.
10/30
Priority calls only from 3:18 a.m. to 8:48 a.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 11:37 a.m. to 6:04 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 1:50 a.m. The victim reported he left his vehicle running with the keys in it in the 500 block of N Frances St while he picked up food for a delivery. When he returned, the vehicle was gone. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
WEST: Weapons Violation – 3:03 a.m. Multiple callers reported hearing shots fired in the 6800 block of Park Ridge Dr. As officers arrived on scene a vehicle left the area with a gunshot wound victim. The victim arrived at a local hospital and was treated for wounds that are not believed to be life threatening. Incident report completed on MPD website.
WEST: Armed Robbery – 3:41 a.m. Officers responded to Kwik Trip, 7502 Mineral Point Rd, where employees reported an unidentified suspect displayed a gun and demanded money. The suspect is at-large. Incident report completed on MPD website.
EAST: Suspicious Person – 8:54 a.m. A victim reported he went into his garage to discover two unknown subjects wearing face masks. The subjects fled the scene in separate vehicles. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 9:13 a.m. Officers received information that a wanted suspect (36-year-old male) was at Reindahl Park. Officers responded to the area and took the suspect into custody without incident.
SOUTH: Intoxicated Driver – 1:48 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run. The vehicle was located on John Nolan Drive. The driver/suspect (36-year-old male) failed field sobriety tests. The suspect was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (3rd offense) causing injury and issued several traffic citations.
NORTH: Intoxicated Driver – 5:46 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run. The vehicle was located on Fordem Ave. The driver/suspect (57-year-old male) was found to be impaired. The suspect was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle (5th offense) and issued several traffic citations.
EAST: Check Area – 7:00 p.m. Officers responded to a report of shots fired. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 7:09 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot. The vehicle was unlocked and had the keys in it. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 7:55 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 24-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with battery, disorderly conduct (2 counts) and carrying a handgun where alcohol is sold. A fully loaded pistol was located on the suspect.
WEST: Check Area – 9:46 p.m. Officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired between two vehicles. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located.
CENTRAL: Sex Offense Miscellaneous – 10:46 p.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being inappropriately touched by an unknown male subject/suspect at a bar. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 11:30 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject who fell into Lake Monona. MFD responded and assisted with getting the subject out of the water. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital and ultimately released to a responsible party.
10/31
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:51 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male suspect. Areas checked for the suspect. Suspect remains at-large. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect.
SOUTH: Stolen Auto – 8:22 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from Park St. The keys were in the vehicle and the vehicle was unlocked. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:35 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct and an active warrant.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:51 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 24-year-old male suspect. Suspect not on scene. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 2:10 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. Phone ping conducted. Subject located/contacted. Subject conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject was ultimately transported to Winnebago.
SOUTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 2:50 p.m. A 10-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Juvenile has a history of running away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:53 p.m. A stolen vehicle was observed by officers and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver/suspect (35-year-old male) was cited/released for operating a motor vehicle without consent. A 31-year-old female was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Additional charges may be forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:54 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic disorderly conduct, damage to property, battery, strangulation, false imprisonment (2 counts) and resisting.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 4:29 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle and make contact with a subject/suspect (29-year-old male) who lies about his identity and attempts to flee from officers. The suspect was arrested/charged with multiple outstanding warrants, felony bail jumping, previous PC charges and resisting.
WEST: Suspicious Vehicle – 5:17 p.m. A traffic stop was attempted on a stolen vehicle. Vehicle/driver did not stop. Officers did not pursue.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 5:35 p.m. Officers conducted a traffic stop and the passenger/suspect (21-year-old female) produced a handgun out the window pointing it towards the officer and stated "I'm open carry." Two young children were in the vehicle along with multiple handgun magazines and marijuana. Child Protective Services notified. The suspect was charged with intentionally pointing a firearm at a law enforcement officer.
EAST: Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 6:31 p.m. A vehicle stolen from a business parking lot was located/recovered on N. Thompson Drive. Registered owner notified.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 8:00 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 50-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct, domestic intimidation of a victim, threats to law enforcement and bail jumping (2 counts).
CENTRAL: Aggravated/Substantial Battery – 11:19 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance where a victim was punched and was unconscious. Suspect tentatively identified. Investigation continuing.
11/01
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 1:48 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 40-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct while armed.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 2:06 a.m. A 31-year-old male suspect was arrested/charged with felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent THC.