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 02/11/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 02/14/2022, MPD received 934 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 (176),East (188), Midtown (153), North (160), South (90), West (114), and Other (53). "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.
02/11
WEST: Information – 11:07 a.m. Officers responded to a clinic where a subject was being treated for a gunshot wound to the hand. The subject reported that the injury happened in another country. A report was completed documenting the information.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 11:28 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a suicidal subject. The subject was transported to a hospital. Journey Mental Health was consulted.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:26 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital and conveyed a patient to a mental health facility.
CENTRAL: Stolen Moped – 5:26 p.m. The victim reported her moped was stolen from an underground parking spot. Attempt to locate aired. The moped was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Fight Call – 5:50 p.m. Officers responded twice to the East Towne Mall food court for a report of 6 to 7 juveniles fighting. The suspects were no longer on scene upon officers' arrival and a potential victim was uncooperative with police.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 6:22 p.m. Officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing the temp tags belonged to another vehicle. The vehicle fled but was later located unoccupied. Officers made contact with a suspect (19-year-old male) in the area who was arrested for obstructing as he refused to cooperate with officers and he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 8:10 p.m. An officer observed a suspect (51-year-old male) who was wanted on a burglary related charge. The suspect was arrested for burglary, possession of crack cocaine and obstructing.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 8:12 p.m. During an argument, the suspect (24-year-old female) damaged property in the residence. The suspect was arrested for domestic damage to property.
SOUTH: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 8:28 p.m. Officers responded to S Park St and Beld St for a report of shots fired. The victim reported he was involved in a road rage incident while traveling on the beltline. He exited the beltline at S Park St and the suspect vehicle followed him northbound, eventually firing three shots at the front of the victim vehicle. Officers located shell casings in the road. No injuries were reported. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 8:57 p.m. Officers responded to a hotel where the suspect (59-year-old male) was unable to pay his room fee. The suspect agreed to be transported to a shelter and upon doing a frisk of his person, officers discovered drugs on the suspect. The suspect was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 9:04 p.m. Officers responded to the 100 block of W Main St for a suspect (29-year-old male) who would not comply with staff requests that he leave the establishment. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
02/12
EAST: Weapons Offense – 12:11 a.m. The victim reported she was salting the parking lot and sidewalks at East Towne Mall when a vehicle passed her and one of the passengers pointed a gun at her. The victim reported that the car left briefly and then drove past her again and another passenger pointed a gun at her. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver – 2:15 a.m. Officers responded to the intersection of W Washington Ave and Regent St for a suspect (19-year-old male) slumped at the wheel of his vehicle. The suspect was cited for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense).
NORTH: Assist EMS/Fire – 5:21 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a subject had possibly overdosed. The subject was transported to the hospital for observation.
NORTH: Conveyance Alcohol – 8:02 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where a subject was incapacitated by alcohol. MFD paramedics transported the subject to the hospital where she was placed in protective custody and left in the care of hospital staff.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 8:41 a.m. Officers responded to a hospital for a patient who was threatening staff. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health and made contact with the patient. Arrangements were made to have a family member pick up the patient from the hospital.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 1:40 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (41-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time. Autopsy pending.
NORTH: Attempt to Locate – 3:24 p.m. A wanted subject/suspect (51-year-old male) was observed operating a vehicle. A traffic stop was attempted but the suspect/vehicle fled. The suspect remains at-large.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 6:52 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 where Journey Mental Health was consulted. The subject was voluntarily admitted and officers disengaged.
02/13
Priority calls only from 2:48 a.m. to 3:58 a.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Recovered/Stolen Auto – 12:45 a.m. An occupied vehicle, reported as stolen, was observed by officers. Contact made with the driver/suspect (50-year-old male). The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent and an outstanding warrant. Vehicle recovered.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:56 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 51-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
NORTH: Disturbance – 1:11 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance with a gun possibly involved. A victim was found to have been pistol whipped. Limited cooperation on scene. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
WEST: Battery – 1:43 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 39-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for substantial battery, disorderly conduct and a probation/parole hold.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 2:40 a.m. A victim reported her vehicle had been stolen. Vehicle was found to be taken by the victim's brother. The victim no longer wished to report the vehicle as stolen. Dispatch also received a call that the victim had been beaten up. The victim was contacted and this was not found to be the case.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 3:03 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for battery and criminal damage to property.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 4:50 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and domestic battery.
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 10:03 a.m. A 15-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:12 p.m. A subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital with Journey Mental Health supporting a Chapter 51 return. Subject was subsequently transported to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 1:14 p.m. A 34-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and felony bail jumping (2 counts).
MIDTOWN: Traffic Incident – 3:50 p.m. A vehicle, associated with a wanted subject/suspect, was observed by officers. Traffic stop attempted. The suspect/vehicle fled and remains at-large.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 4:43 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a juvenile. Journey Mental Health consulted. The juvenile was transported to Winnebago. Charges being referred.
WEST: Assist MFD – 8:11 p.m. Officers responded, along with EMS, to a pulseless non-breathing subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital in critical condition.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 8:30 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (62-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified. Autopsy pending.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:24 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 56-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
WEST: Violation of Court Order – 9:44 p.m. A male suspect was contacted regarding violation a court order. Probable cause was developed to arrest the suspect. The suspect was also conveyed to a local hospital where an emergency detention was sought. Final outcome pending.
MIDTOWN: Damage to Property – 11:30 p.m. Officers received a report of someone being observed in what is supposed to be a vacant floor of a building. Building cleared. No one located. Damage to property located. Investigation continuing.
02/14
CITY-WIDE: Domestic Disturbance – 12:02 a.m. A 18-year-old male suspect was arrested for strangulation, 4th degree sexual assault, battery, disorderly conduct while armed and intimidation of a victim.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:16 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 50-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Fire Investigation – 12:32 a.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to an active fire. Officers assisted with traffic control. No injuries sustained. Fire not deemed suspicious.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:58 a.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
WEST: Disturbance – 1:59 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 22-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 4:03 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen (the vehicle was left running, unlocked and unoccupied). Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.