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 12/03/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/06/2021, MPD received 1,007 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 (179),East (231), Midtown (150), North (166), South (84), West (142), and Other (84). "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.
12/03
Priority calls only from 11:42 a.m. to 1:09 p.m. due to calls for service.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 3:01 a.m. Officers made contact with a subject who was making suicidal statements and engaging in self harm. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health and placed the subject into protective custody. The subject was ultimately transported to Winnebago.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 7:28 a.m. The victim reported their car was stolen from a parking lot at Madison College. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Sexual Assault – 7:40 a.m. The victim reported a known suspect sexually assaulted her two weeks ago. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:25 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (15-year-old female) was punching holes in walls, breaking glass, hitting the victim and threatening her with glass shards. The suspect was arrested and charged with battery and damage to property.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:03 a.m. During an argument, the suspect (25-year-old male) threatened to shoot the victim. Suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:29 p.m. During an argument, the suspect (18-year-old male) kicked a hole in a television. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and damage to property.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 4:47 p.m. The victim reported his vehicle was stolen when he left it running in the 400 block of State St to make a delivery. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. The car was later located in the 1000 block of Regent St.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:53 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (52-year-old female) punched and pushed one of the victims, and threw a bottle at a second victim's head. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct, battery, and resisting.
EAST: Drug Overdose – 8:40 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject/suspect (50-year-old female) unresponsive in a bathroom. Madison Fire paramedics transported the suspect to the hospital. Officers then transported the suspect to jail for outstanding warrants and added a charge of resisting arrest as she did not comply with officers' commands.
EAST: Disturbance – 11:07 p.m. Officers responded to the area of Cottage Grove Rd and S Stoughton Rd where the suspect (28-year-old female) and victim were arguing over a traffic incident. The victim had visible injuries to his face and reported the suspect struck him in the face. The suspect was uncooperative with officers and was arrested and charged with 2nd degree reckless endangering safety, disorderly conduct, resisting, battery to police officer and damage to property.
NORTH: Disturbance Unwanted Person – 11:26 p.m. Officers responded to the DoubleTree hotel for an intoxicated suspect (64-year-old male) who refused to leave the property. The suspect was arrested and charged with trespassing.
12/04
WEST: Suspicious Vehicle – 12:21 a.m. An officer attempted to pull over a vehicle that fled from Town of Madison PD the night before. The vehicle did not stop. Officers continued to monitor various locations for the vehicle.
EAST: Damage to Property – 1:37 a.m. The victim reported that a suspect (49-year-old male) threw a filing cabinet at her windshield while her vehicle was parked at her residence. Officers contacted the suspect who admitted to causing the damage. Officers cited the suspect for damage to property.
WEST: Assist EMS/Fire – 2:59 a.m. Officers made contact with a subject in the 1100 block of Kottke Dr who was reportedly suicidal and had engaged in self harm. The subject was voluntarily transported to the hospital.
EAST: Disturbance Unwanted Person – 3:10 a.m. A security officer at the Madison Plaza hotel reported a suspect (24-year-old male) was banging on the windows, trying to enter the hotel where he was not welcome. Officers made contact with the suspect and informed him he was not allowed on the hotel premises.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 3:42 a.m. Officers took a report of a missing subject (23-year-old male). Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Check Person – 9:24 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a subject who appeared to be having a mental health crisis. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health and placed the subject into protective custody. Emergency detention sought/approved. The subject was transported to Winnebago.
MIDTOWN: Attempted Suicide – 10:14 a.m. Family members discovered a subject unresponsive in the residence next to a suicide note. The subject was still breathing and was transported to the hospital.
EAST: Found Property – 1:00 p.m. A subject reported he discovered two firearms that did not belong to him in the back of a truck he had rented and left parked in the 3100 block of Commercial Ave. Officers retrieved the firearms.
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 1:26 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.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 2:22 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a fight involving a 22-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 4:10 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic strangulation, domestic intimidation of a victim, domestic false imprisonment and domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:27 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 20-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 4:59 p.m. A vehicle was stolen from a parking lot. The vehicle was left running, unlocked and unoccupied. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Armed Robbery – 5:03 p.m. Officers responded to an armed robbery at Rockys Liquors in the 4200 block of the W. Beltline Hwy. Two suspects entered the store. One of the suspects implied he had a gun while the second suspect goes behind the counter to steal cash. Suspects fled.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 5:11 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (35-year-old female). Decedent had a history of alcoholism. Medical Examiner's office responded. Autopsy pending.
CENTRAL: Non-Residential Burglary – 5:40 p.m. Officers responded to the 600 block of Langdon St for a 35-year-old male suspect stealing alcohol and causing a disturbance. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, bail jumping and burglary.
EAST: Disturbance – 7:49 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 47-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed, misdemeanor bail jumping and threats to law enforcement.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:13 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 60-year-old male suspect who displayed a knife and threatened others. The suspect was arrested for 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety and bail jumping (6 counts). A knife and a screwdriver were located on the suspect.
NORTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 10:00 p.m. A 16-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. It was also reported that the juvenile stole his mother's vehicle (vehicle was later located and recovered by the mother). Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Check Area – 10:04 p.m. Officers responded to the 4500 block of Cottage Grove Rd for reports of yelling and gunshots. Two casings located. No reported injuries or property damage at this time.
12/05
NORTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 12:50 a.m. A 13-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. It was also reported that the juvenile physically attacked his mother and caused damage in the residence. No charges developed at this time due to a lack of cooperation from the victim. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 12:56 a.m. Officers received a request to check on the welfare of a subject. Subject contacted and transported to a local hospital. Subject intoxicated. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Officers disengaged.
SOUTH: Check Person – 9:11 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of several young children left home unattended. Children not found to be alone/unattended.
WEST: Theft – 11:33 a.m. A male suspect stole a victim's purse (from Pick N Save on McKee Rd) and fled in a vehicle. Purse located by employees and nothing reported as missing at this time.
NORTH: Sexual Assault – 12:07 p.m. A victim reported being sexually assaulted by a known suspect (32-year-old male). The suspect was arrested for 3rd degree sexual assault.
WEST: Traffic Arrest – 12:55 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the passenger/suspect (28-year-old male) lied about his identity. The suspect was properly identified and found to have outstanding warrants. The suspect was also charged with possession with intent to deliver THC.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:55 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 28-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 3:50 p.m. Officers responded to a report of trespassing. A 15-year-old male was given a restorative justice referral for resisting/obstructing. A 14-year-old male and 15-year-old male were cited for trespassing (referred to restorative justice several times in the past and this was no longer an option). The 15-year-old male was also cited for resisting/obstructing.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:02 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject who cut himself. Officers applied tourniquets to the subjects arms. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. Voluntary admission at this time and officers disengaged.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 4:50 p.m. A 51-year-old male was located intoxicated and laying in the street. The suspect spit at officers. The suspect was arrested for discharging bodily fluids at a public safety worker and resisting.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:07 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject armed with a knife. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital where he was voluntarily admitted. Officers disengaged.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 8:00 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for discharging fluids at a public safety worker.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:44 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 31-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct (3 counts).
EAST: Death Investigation – 9:40 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. Entry made and the subject (31-year-old female) was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified. Autopsy pending.
WEST: Check Area – 9:48 p.m. Officers responded to Schroeder Court for reports of shots fired. An occupied vehicle was struck by a round. Shell casings located in the area. No injuries reported.
12/06
WEST: Check Person – 2:01 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. Contact made with subject. No concerns identified and officers disengaged.