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 03/11/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/14/2022, MPD received 671 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 (147),East (206), Midtown (136), North (191), South (88), West (145), 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.
03/11
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:16 a.m. The victim reported that during an argument, the suspect (21-year-old male) yelled at her, pushed her, and put her in a headlock. The suspect damaged several items in the home and then stole the victim's car. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, damage to property and operating a motor vehicle without consent.
CITY-WIDE: Runaway Juvenile – 10:21 a.m. A mother reported her 15-year-old daughter missing. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Residential Burglary – 11:05 a.m. The victim reported he awoke in the early morning hours to an unidentified suspect going through his belongings. The victim reported that a pair of sunglasses and some cash was stolen. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Residential Burglary – 11:20 a.m. The victims reported that an unidentified suspect entered their residence through an unlocked door and stole multiple items. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Sexual Assault – 12:47 p.m. Officers responded to a hospital for a patient wishing to report a sexual assault. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 3:44 p.m. Officers responded to a hospital for a patient/suspect (44-year-old male) who pulled the fire alarm and threatened staff. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, fire false alarm and threats to law enforcement.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 5:42 p.m. Officers responded to the intersection of University Ave and Baker Ave where a subject was throwing things at vehicles traveling on University Ave. The subject was placed into protective custody and transported to a hospital for an evaluation. Final outcome pending.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 7:46 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (36-year-old male) struck the victim multiple times in the head. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 8:02 p.m. Officers responded to the beltline at Gammon Rd for a juvenile who was walking on the beltline. The juvenile reported that her mother accused her of stealing and told her to find somewhere else to live. Officers made contact with family members and returned the juvenile to her home. Child Protective Services was notified.
NORTH: Disturbance – 8:17 p.m. The victim reported that the suspect (28-year-old male) would not return her firearm to her. The suspect admitted to being in possession of the firearm at one point. The suspect had bail conditions not to be in contact with the victim and not to be in possession of firearms. The suspect was arrested for bail jumping.
03/12
Priority calls only from 5:27 p.m. to 6:13 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver – 2:40 am. The suspect vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed outbound on E Washington Ave in the 1800 block when the suspect (24-year-old male) swerved to avoid a vehicle in front of him and crashed into a parked car. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense) and transported to the hospital.
MIDTOWN: Traffic Crash – 4:33 a.m. Officers responded to the beltline overpass over Verona Rd for a vehicle that had crashed into a barricade. Both occupants of the vehicle were intoxicated but officers were unable to determine which of them was driving as one subject fled the scene and both claimed to be the passenger. The subject who fled the scene was the registered owner of the vehicle and was issued a citation for liability.
NORTH: Recovered/Stolen Auto – 3:34 p.m. Stolen vehicle recovered and returned to the registered owner. Suspect observed on a bike but was not apprehended.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:12 p.m. A subject at a local hospital was in need of an emergency detention and transportation to Winnebago. Subject transported to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Traffic Arrest – 5:30 p.m. Traffic stop conducted and a 19-year-old male was cited for open intoxicants and operating without a license. THC seized.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 8:27 p.m. A 41-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver heroin, resisting and felony bail jumping (2 counts).
MIDTOWN: Disturbance/Unwanted Person – 9:23 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a 27-year-old male suspect causing a disturbance. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct (2 counts) and he was served a stalking letter.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 9:54 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 21-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
EAST: Armed Robbery – 11:24 p.m. Two victims reported being robbed and pistol whipped at the Mobil convenience store in the 3000 block of E. Washington Ave. Cash was taken from one of the victims. The victims received medical attention at a local hospital. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
03/13
SOUTH: Check Person – 1:37 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject/suspect (26-year-old male) was arrested for possession of mushrooms after a medical clearance was obtained. Several firearms were taken for temporary safekeeping.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 4:47 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery and a probation hold.
WEST: Intoxicated Driver – 8:33 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver. A 58-year-old female suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (3rd offense).
MIDTOWN: Check Property – 10:36 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious tube in an underground parking area. Nothing concerning identified.
SOUTH: Residential Burglary – 11:33 a.m. Officers responded to a residential burglary in progress. The victim is out of town and observed a known suspect (35-year-old male) in the home destroying property. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Stolen Auto – 1:53 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Victim identified the suspect (27-year-old female). Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 4:24 p.m. A 12-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was located safe.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver – 5:32 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a driver/vehicle who struck a pillar in a parking lot. The driver/suspect (75-year-old male) was found to be impaired. The suspect was processed for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense) and released to a responsible party.
EAST: Crash – 7:29 p.m. Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash and reports of the driver being unresponsive. Driver/suspect (34-year-old female) found to be impaired. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense) and released to a responsible party.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 7:30 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. The subject was transported to Winnebago.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:35 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and possession of cocaine.
03/14
WEST: Check Property – 12:01 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a gunshot near Raymond Rd/Verona Rd. Additional reports of shots fired and someone screaming were received. Contact was made with a subject in the area and a firearm was located. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:02 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-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: Battery – 2:10 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject at a local hospital who showed up with a significant (non-life threatening) injury. Victim not cooperative at this time. Investigation continuing.