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 02/25/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 02/28/2022, MPD received 976 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 (193), Midtown (179), North (189), South (75), West (121), and Other (43). "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.
02/25
EAST: Check Person – 7:13 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject who was in possession of a knife. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital where officers disengaged.
NORTH: Battery – 8:37 a.m. Officers received a report of a battery that occurred the day before. The victim required staples for their injuries. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Theft – 9:30 a.m. Officers met with a victim who reported a theft. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 11:10 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Chapter 51 return underway. Final placement/outcome pending.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 2:02 p.m. Officers responded to the 2700 block of E Washington Ave where a suspect (53-year-old male) grabbed two victims after asking them a question. The victims pulled away and ran into a nearby business and locked the doors. The suspect was arrested for conduct.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 2:42 p.m. The victim reported that the suspect (42-year-old male) started an argument and was throwing furniture. The suspect then strangled the victim, pushed him to the floor and punched and kicked him. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, battery and strangulation.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 2:59 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a patient who was placed into protective custody and needed to be transported to a mental health facility. The patient was transported by ambulance with officers following.
?EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 6:00 p.m. Officers responded to a hotel for a disturbance. Officers contacted the suspect (29-year-old male) and victim who denied anything happened. Officers determined the suspect had a bail condition not to contact the victim. The suspect was arrested for bail jumping and resisting arrest.
CENTRAL: Drug Overdose – 7:12 p.m. Officers responded to the Salvation Army where two subjects were found unconscious and not breathing. MFD paramedics administered naloxone to both subjects and transported them to the hospital. No charges were substantiated.
??WEST: Sex Offense Misc. – 8:11 p.m. Several passengers riding a bus reported a suspect (42-year-old male) exposed himself to them. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, lewd and lascivious behavior, and exposing genitals to a child.
CENTRAL: 911 Multiple/Nuisance Calls – 9:42 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (65-year-old male) called dispatch multiple times after being warned not to dial 911 for an issue that was not an emergency. The suspect was arrested for misuse of 911.
02/26
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:13 a.m. The victim reported that during an argument, the suspect (27-year-old male) was throwing things around the residence. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 6:14 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where an unknown male entered the victims' bedroom and went to sleep on the floor. Officers contacted the suspect (26-year-old male) who admitted to being intoxicated and damaging a door to gain entry to what he believed was a friend's house. The suspect was arrested for damage to property and trespassing.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 1:50 p.m. A wanted subject/suspect (31-year-old male) was observed and taken into custody (burglary, felony theft and trespassing). Additional charges may be forthcoming.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:47 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 48-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested on outstanding charges (violation of harassment injunction – 3 counts) and bail jumping (3 counts). No charges were substantiated from the disturbance.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 7:11 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. EMS also responded. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. No charges substantiated at this time.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 9:00 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance. A 50-year-old male suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery and endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 11:02 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for an outstanding warrant and new charges (substantial battery, domestic substantial battery and disorderly conduct – 2 counts).
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 11:25 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-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: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 11:31 p.m. A 16-year-old and 14-year-old male juveniles were reported as missing/runaway. One of the juvenile's took their parents vehicle without their permission. Attempt to locate aired for the juveniles and the vehicle. The juveniles were listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:39 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 21-year-old female suspect. Contact was attempted with the suspect who fled on foot. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once she is located.
02/27
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:10 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Disturbance – 1:12 a.m. Officers responded to a hotel for a report of a disturbance involving a 44-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, an outstanding warrant and a probation/parole hold.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 8:00 a.m. A wanted suspect (29-year-old male) was located, arrested and conveyed to jail.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 9:50 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a suspect (41-year-old male) violating a contact order. The suspect was arrested for outstanding warrants, a probation hold and misdemeanor bail jumping.
SOUTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 10:17 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted and placed into protective custody. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. The subject became combative at the hospital. Final outcome pending. **The subject was subsequently conveyed to Winnebago.
EAST: Death Investigation – 11:06 a.m. Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive subject in a vehicle. The subject (48-year-old male) was pronounced deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident – 11:17 a.m. Officers responded to a reported overdose. A subject/suspect (24-year-old female) was located unconscious with drug paraphernalia in plain view. The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital. Charges forthcoming for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping.
EAST: Arrested Juvenile – 2:04 p.m. A 14-year-old male was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent and conveyed to the Juvenile Reception Center.
SOUTH: Stolen Auto - 3:05 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen (after several hours). The vehicle was left running, unlocked and unoccupied. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Missing Adult – 7:17 p.m. A 33-year-old female was reported as missing and possibly suicidal. Areas checked. Phone ping attempted. The subject was ultimately located safe in another town. Evaluation pending. Final outcome pending.
WEST: Weapons Violation – 8:57 p.m. Officers responded to the 7200 block of Mid Town Road for reports of shots fired. Casings located. No reported injuries or property damage at this time. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:28 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 43-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located.
CENTRAL: Threats Complaint – 10:19 p.m. Officers responded to a threats complaint involving a 20-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested on a probation hold and conveyed to jail.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 11:20 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.