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 11/08/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/09/2021, MPD received 402 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 (61),East (84), Midtown (57), North (84), South (50), West (46), and Other (20). "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.
11/08
Priority calls only from 12:08 p.m. to 11:19 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 8:10 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Final outcome pending.
CENTRAL: Threats Complaint – 10:35 a.m. Probable cause developed regarding a suspect who violated a restraining order. Suspect (27-year-old male) remains at-large.
NORTH: Disturbance - 11:37 a.m. Officers responded to an active fight involving students at East High School. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Disturbance – 12:53 p.m. Officers responded to the mall for a dispute between two subjects who reportedly threatened a Madison Metro driver. A 15-year-old female was arrested/charged with criminal damage to property, resisting and attempt to elude. A 17-year-old female was arrested/charged with obstructing, resisting an officer causing injury and possession of an electric weapon. Both subjects/suspects were offered the opportunity to leave when officers first arrived on scene but they chose to stay, damage property and cause a large disturbance. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
EAST: Residential Burglary – 3:18 p.m. A victim reported her home was burglarized and items were stolen. The suspect, observed on video surveillance, was known and identified by the victim. Attempts to contact the suspect (28-year-old male) were unsuccessful. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect.
EAST: Disturbance – 4:57 p.m. Officers investigated an ongoing disturbance/dispute between several subjects/suspects and victims. Several suspects identified and probable cause developed for numerous charges. One of the disturbances involved a gun and a shot was fired which penetrated through a living room window and struck a couch. No injuries sustained. Casing located. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Crash – 5:12 p.m. Officers responded to Dutch Mill Rd for a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was cited for unsafe cutting in when passing.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 5:41 p.m. MFD responded to a report of a subject down in a parking lot. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital with a significant abdomen wound. Officers responded to the hospital. Scene located. Witnesses contacted. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 8:34 p.m. A 15-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. The juvenile has a history of running away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
SOUTH: Hit-and-Run/Crash – 10:34 p.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle vs. bicycle crash at Fish Hatchery Rd/Park St. The bicyclist was conveyed to a local hospital with injuries. The suspect vehicle/occupants did not remain on scene. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Traffic Incident – 11:43 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted on a wanted subject/suspect (43-year-old male). The suspect/vehicle stopped but then fled. The suspect remains at-large.
11/09
EAST: Check Property – 12:23 a.m. Officers responded to a report of two vehicles shooting at each other. Areas checked. No injuries or property damage reported. A spent bullet was located. Investigation continuing.