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 02/04/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 02/07/2022, MPD received 867 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 (151),East (178), Midtown (125), North (181), South (70), West (110), and Other (52). "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.
02/04
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 2:46 a.m. The victim reported that the suspect (26-year-old male) grabbed her by the throat, bit her hand and drove off with her phone. As the victim reached into the vehicle to retrieve her phone, the suspect began to drive off and nearly ran the victim over. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect and charge him with domestic battery, disorderly conduct, theft, strangulation and 2nd degree reckless endangering safety.
WEST: Runaway Juvenile – 7:18 a.m. A mother reported her 15-year-old son ran away. The juvenile showed up at school later that day.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 9:54 a.m. Officers took into custody a suspect (31-year-old male) wanted on charges related to a sexual assault investigation.
EAST: Check Person – 12:40 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a suspect (17-year-old male) who was seen with what appeared to be a firearm. Officers determined the weapon was a toy water gun. Officers contacted the suspect who was referred to restorative justice.
WEST: Battery – 2:12 p.m. Officers responded to West Towne Mall where the suspect (21-year-old female) punched the victim. The suspect was arrested for physical abuse of a child.
NORTH: Battery – 3:01 p.m. Officers responded to the Super 8 Motel where the victim reported the suspect (24-year-old male) punched her in the face and strangled her. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct. Suspect is at large.
SOUTH: Sexual Assault of a Child – 4:54 p.m. Officers responded to the hospital where a victim reported she was sexually assaulted by a family member several years ago. CPS was notified and a safety plan was put in place.
CENTRAL: Assist Dane County Sheriff – 5:35 p.m. Officers assisted DCSO with taking a suspect (36-year-old male) into custody.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 7:35 p.m. Officers responded to the hospital for a patient who was threatening family members and refused to take medication. The subject was transported to a mental health facility.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 8:01 p.m. Officers responded to a request to check the welfare of a subject. Entry made to the residence and the subject (69-year-old male) was located deceased. Decedent had a history of health/medical concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
SOUTH: Intoxicated Driver – 8:24 p.m. Officers responded to a single car crash on the eastbound beltline. The suspect (24-year-old female) was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), resisting, open intoxicants in vehicle, depositing human waste, driving w/o valid license, and failure to maintain lane.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 9:17 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (47-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:42 p.m. The victim reported that the suspect (22-year-old male) demanded to use her phone. The victim gave her phone to the suspect and then attempted to leave the residence but the suspect prevented her from leaving. The victim reported two additional recent incidents in which the suspect took her phone and broke it during an argument, punched her in the face and pulled her hair. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct while armed, false imprisonment, damage to property and battery.
WEST: Disturbance – 10:01 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where neighbors reported sounds of yelling and banging. The suspect (25-year-old male) refused to make contact with officers. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 10:10 p.m. Officers responded to the 200 block of N Bassett St for an intoxicated suspect (48-year-old male) in a laundromat. The suspect was arrested and cited for trespassing.
CENTRAL: Fight – 11:50 p.m. Officers responded to the 1300 block of Williamson St for a report of two subjects fighting. As officers attempted to take a suspect (38-year-old male) into custody, the suspect swung at an officer and pushed another officer to the ground. The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting, and battery to police officer.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 11:55 p.m. The victim reported he left his car running in a parking lot when it was stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
02/05
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 7:34 a.m. The victim reported that during an argument, the suspect (60-year-old male) pushed her. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Disturbance Unwanted Person – 10:10 a.m. Officers responded to the Beacon for a suspect (39-year-old male) who was threatening guests and refused to leave. The suspect was cited for trespass and resisting, as he was uncooperative with officers.
WEST: Missing Adult – 11:40 a.m. The brother of a 51-year-old subject wished to report him missing as he was last heard from two years ago. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 3:28 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was later located/recovered. A 27-year-old female was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent.
EAST: Drug Overdose – 4:44 p.m. Officers responded to the mall for a suspect (24-year-old female) experiencing a drug overdose in a restroom. Suspect provided a felony order-in citation and referred to the Madison Area Addiction Recovery Initiative (MAARI).
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:50 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 20-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 6:15 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance between a mother (29-year-old female) and daughter (13-year-old female). The mother was arrested for physical abuse to a child. The juvenile was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed and criminal damage to property.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 6:26 p.m. Officers responded to a convenience store for a subject/suspect (39-year-old male) refusing to leave the premises. The suspect was contacted and he agreed to leave the premises. The suspect returned however and officers contacted him again. The suspect resisted officers. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, trespassing, felony threats to law enforcement (2 counts), resisting, possession of fentanyl and a probation hold.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 6:29 p.m. Officers responded to a hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health consulted. Transport to Winnebago completed.
SOUTH: Child Neglect – 10:35 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a child left in a running vehicle alone. A 30-year-old female was arrested for child neglect and bail jumping. Child Protective Services notified.
02/06
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 12:31 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen by a known acquaintance/suspect to the victim. The vehicle was located unoccupied on Orin Road. Suspect remains at large.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:40 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic criminal damage to property.
CENTRAL: Check Area – 1:56 a.m. Officers responded to the 1900 block of Atwood Ave for several reports of shots fired. Areas canvassed. No evidence of shots fired located. Evidence of fireworks located.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:45 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
NORTH: Aggravated/Substantial Battery – 5:45 a.m. Officers responded to a local hospital to take a battery report/complaint. The victim reported being a verbal argument which then turned physical. Victim lost consciousness and required stitches/glue for lacerations. Suspects not yet identified. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Assist MFD – 8:19 a.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a report of an unresponsive subject. Naloxone administered and CCR performed. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Autopsy pending. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 11:43 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted and ultimately conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. Emergency detention sought/approved. The subject was admitted to a local facility and officers disengaged.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 3:56 p.m. A 30-year-old female suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, unlawful trespass to medical facility, resisting, felony bail jumping, discharging bodily fluids at public safety worker and threats to law enforcement.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:28 p.m. Officers responded to a subject in need of an emergency detention. The subject was contacted and placed into protective custody. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. Final outcome pending.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:45 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 18-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery and domestic criminal damage to property.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:44 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 28-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
02/07
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:09 a.m. A wanted subject/suspect (35-year-old male) turned himself in on several outstanding charges. The suspect was booked into jail.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 3:35 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 24-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 4:39 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 24-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.