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 02/08/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 02/09/2022, MPD received 347 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 (60),East (81), Midtown (67), North (52), South (34), West (36), and Other (17). "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.
02/08
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:57 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
SOUTH: Check Person – 5:57 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject wandering in the street and acting strange. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. Emergency detention sought/approved. The subject was transported to Winnebago.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:13 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 41-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: Check Person – 11:44 a.m. Officers plugged into a subject at a local hospital who may be in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health consulted. Subject currently voluntary. Final outcome pending.
NORTH: Fight Call – 12:39 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a large group of high school juveniles fighting on the sidewalk and in backyards. No injuries observed or reported. Limited cooperation. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Intoxicated Driver – 1:08 p.m. Officers responded to Wright St/Anderson St for a roll-over hit-and-run crash. The suspect driver (39-year-old male) was determined to be impaired. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating after suspension, hit-and-run, obstructing, felony bail jumping (3 counts) and an outstanding warrant.
MIDTOWN: Threats Complaint – 3:18 p.m. Officers received a report of a vague threats complaint. Threat deemed not credible.
EAST: Robbery – 7:00 p.m. Officers responded to the 2200 block of S. Stoughton Rd for an armed robbery at a retail store. Store employees reported that a suspect pointed what appeared to be a handgun at them as they attempted to stop the suspect from stealing merchandise. A person of interest was located/detained. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 8:13 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. **The vehicle was located/recovered (along with two other stolen vehicles).
EAST: Stolen Auto – 8:15 p.m. A vehicle, that was left running and unlocked, was reported stolen. The vehicle was located/recovered (along with two other stolen vehicles).
MIDTOWN: Sexual Assault of a Child – 11:12 p.m. A victim reported being sexually assaulted by a known suspect. Child Protective Services notified. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 11:15 p.m. Probable cause was developed to arrest a 22-year-old male suspect for battery to a police officer, resisting, possession of schedule I and schedule II narcotics and possession of other drugs generally. Suspect at the hospital and awaiting medical clearance before being taken to jail.