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 1/21/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 1/24/2022, MPD received 852 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 (126),East (190), Midtown (138), North (152), South (92), West (123), and Other (31). "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.
1/21
NORTH: Death Investigation – 3:14 a.m. A subject (68-year-old female) was discovered deceased in her residence. Death appears to be related to medical issues. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:14 a.m. The victim reported that during an argument, the suspect (26-year-old male) attempted to push her out of a moving vehicle. The suspect stole the victim's phone and fled the scene. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect and charge him with domestic 2nd degree reckless endangering safety, strangulation, battery, theft and disorderly conduct. Suspect is at large.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 8:03 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (63-year-old female). The death appears to be related to medical issues. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiner responded.
WEST: Child Abuse – 10:53 a.m. Officers investigated a report of child abuse. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Sexual Assault – 3:56 p.m. The victim reported that during an argument, her boyfriend (28-year-old male) strangled and sexually assaulted her. Officers developed probable cause to charge the suspect with 2nd degree sexual assault, battery, strangulation, disorderly conduct and false imprisonment. Suspect is at large.
EAST: Recovered Stolen Auto – 4:03 p.m. Officers located a stolen vehicle in the 5300 block of High Crossing Blvd. The registered owner was notified and arrived on scene to pick up the car.
NORTH: Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 4:58 p.m. Officers observed a stolen vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The registered owner was notified and the car was towed per the owner's request.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver – 6:32 p.m. Officers made contact with a suspect/vehicle believed to be involved in a hit and run crash traveling inbound on E Washington Ave. The suspect (42-year-old male) was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense) with a passenger under 16.
WEST: Intoxicated Driver – 11:29 p/m. Officers responded to the intersection of S High Point and Mineral Point Rd for a two vehicle crash. The suspect (63-year-old male) performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was cited for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense).
1/22
SOUTH: Intoxicated Driver – 1:39 am. Officers responded for a suspect (23-year-old male) slumped at the wheel of his vehicle at W Badger Rd and Fish Hatchery Rd. The suspect performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense).
SOUTH: Assist Fire – 2:22 a.m. Officers and MFD responded to a structure fire where there was heavy smoke inside an apartment. MFD vented the apartment so the residents could return to the apartment. No serious damage or injuries reported.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 8:21 a.m. A victim reported a suspect (17-year-old male) stole her vehicle. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent and eluding.
WEST: Check Person – 9:38 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a preserve the peace. Officers learned that the suspect had threatened to harm the other parties involved in the preserve the peace and that the suspect had mental health concerns. The suspect was transported to the hospital.
MIDTOWN: Hit-and-Run/Crash – 12:25 p.m. A pedestrian/victim was struck by a vehicle on Mineral Point Rd/Island Drive. The driver/vehicle did not stop. Victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was conveyed to a local hospital. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
WEST: Check Area – 1:48 p.m. Caller reported observing a subject in a vehicle shooting a round out a window. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located. No reported injuries or property damage.
EAST: Death Investigation – 4:05 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (68-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent had a history of health/medical concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
SOUTH: Armed Robbery – 4:25 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a subject screaming that someone tried to shoot them. Contact made with a subject who was uncooperative. Subject/victim ultimately reported to officers that she was robbed at gunpoint of her shoes, backpack, laptop and cash. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 6:32 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. Subject conveyed to a local hospital. Subject voluntarily admitted at this time and officers disengaged.
EAST: Check Person – 7:42 p.m. Officers responded to a subject who intentionally overdosed on pills. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was admitted to the hospital and officers disengaged.
EAST: Weapons Violation – 8:40 p.m. Officers responded to the 1000 block of S. Thompson Drive for a subject with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 9:56 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 50-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, carrying a concealed knife, felony bail jumping (4 counts) and misdemeanor bail jumping (3 counts).
1/23
NORTH: Road Rage – 10:26 a.m. A driver reported a subject in another vehicle waved a gun at them on E. Washington Ave. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 11:19 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. Contact made with the subject. No concerns identified at this time and officers disengaged.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:29 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 1:40 p.m. A 17-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. Subject found to be with a friend and a plan was made for the juvenile to return home.
MIDTOWN: Juvenile Arrest – 2:33 p.m. A 14-year-old female was arrested for battery, theft and disorderly conduct. The suspect was transported to the Juvenile Reception Center.
EAST: Assist EMS – 4:42 p.m. Officers responded, along with EMS, to a subject who passed out. Naloxone was administered and CCR was performed. The subject was revived and conveyed to a local hospital.
EAST: Check Person – 6:47 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital. Safety plan developed and officers disengaged.
WEST: Non-Residential Burglary – 7:00 p.m. A 16-year-old male was arrested for attempted burglary and damage to property. The suspect was transported to the Juvenile Reception Center.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 8:58 p.m. A subject was conveyed to a local hospital after make vague suicidal statements. The subject was left in the care of medical staff and officers disengaged.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:57 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery and battery.
1/24
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 12:45 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.