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 02/01/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 02/02/2022, MPD received 292 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 (44),East (50), Midtown (52), North (52), South (41), West (44), and Other (9). "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.
02/01
Priority calls only from 2:42 p.m. to 4:04 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 6:11 p.m. to 8:11 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 6:42 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen after it was left running, unoccupied and had the keys in it. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:27 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 38-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery.
WEST: Crash – 7:28 a.m. A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle/driver in a crosswalk. The bicyclist was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation/treatment. Driver cited/released.
NORTH: Disturbance – 10:35 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 51-year-old male suspect. The suspect reportedly struck the victim in the face with a handgun. Suspect not located/contacted. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Arrested Persons – 1:12 p.m. An occupied stolen vehicle struck another vehicle at Mineral Point Rd/Island drive. The occupants of the stolen vehicle fled on foot. Areas canvassed and the four occupants/suspects were apprehended. A 16-year-old male suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent (party to a crime), possession of firearm by an adjudicated juvenile (party to a crime) and obstructing. A 18-year-old male suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent (party to a crime) and carrying a concealed weapons (party to a crime). A 15-year-old male suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent (party to a crime) and possession of a firearm under the age of 18 (party to a crime). A separate 15-year-old male suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent (party to a crime) and possession of a firearm under the age of 18 (party to a crime).
CENTRAL: Check Person – 1:19 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject who caused a disturbance and displayed a knife. The subject has mental health concerns and was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. Final outcome pending.
NORTH: Check Person – 2:55 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. Subject conveyed to a local hospital where he was voluntarily admitted. Officers disengaged.
EAST: Check Person – 4:00 p.m. Officers received a request to check on the welfare of an unwanted subject at a local hotel. Subject contacted. Journey Mental Health consulted. Subject conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Emergency detention sought/approved. The subject was subsequently transported to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 4:21 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 48-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and bail jumping (multiple counts).
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 5:17 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 29-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for violating her probation.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 5:34 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 21-year-old male suspect. Suspect not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:57 p.m. Officers responded to sounds of a disturbance. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is identified and located.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:49 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery and domestic strangulation.
NORTH: Check Person – 10:51 p.m. Officers responded to a residence reference a report of a fire. Contact was made with the resident who has extensive mental health history. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. Emergency detention being sought. Final outcome pending.
02/02
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 1:27 a.m. A 17-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
SOUTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 3:31 a.m. A subject was taken into protective custody due to an outstanding Chapter 51 return. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital.