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 03/18/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/21/2022, MPD received 1,069 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 (195), East (216), Midtown (150), North (198), South (95), West (150), and Other (65). "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.
03/18
Priority calls only from 4:06 p.m. to 10:37 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 6:48 a.m. The victims reported that a car was stolen as well as a purse from inside the home during a residential burglary. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 9:30 a.m. Officers responded to a hospital where a patient was placed into protective custody and conveyed to a mental health facility.
EAST: Sexual Assault – 10:55 a.m. The victim reported that she and another driver exchanged information after a minor collision. She said during the exchange, the other subject touched her inappropriately and has since been sending her harassing messages. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Missing Adult – 11:24 a.m. A mother wished to report her adult daughter missing. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Information – 1:00 p.m. Officers investigated an alleged sexual assault of a child that occurred years ago. Child Protective Services notified.
EAST: Retail Theft – 1:30 p.m. A store employee observed the suspect (27-year-old female) concealing merchandise in a duffel bag and removing anti-theft devices. The suspect was arrested for retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.
SOUTH: Stolen Auto – 3:32 p.m. Officers responded to the area of Whitney Way and Schroeder Rd in search of a vehicle reported stolen out of Sun Prairie. An officer observed the vehicle briefly and then lost sight of it. Officers did not pursue but continued to track the vehicle's location as it traveled eastbound on the beltline and eventually crashed just west of Monona Dr. Six male suspects between the ages of 14 and 18 years old fled from the vehicle, five of whom were quickly apprehended. A sixth suspect jumped off the bridge over the Yahara River and was eventually rescued from the marsh. Suspects were conveyed to either the Juvenile Reception Center or jail with charges including operating a motor vehicle without consent, obstructing and resisting.
NORTH: Battery – 4:17 p.m. Officers responded to assist Fire/EMS with an intoxicated suspect (60-year-old male) who fell while on a Metro bus. At the hospital the suspect kicked an officer in the face. During a search officers located drug paraphernalia on the suspect's person. The suspect was arrested for battery to law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 7:52 p.m. A caller reported she believed her ex-boyfriend had entered her home as she discovered a ladder leaned against an exterior wall near a window. Officers entered the residence and located the suspect (43-year-old male) deceased. The death appeared to be related to illegal drug use. Medical examiner responded.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 9:25 p.m. The suspect (36-year-old female) attempted to push past bouncers at the entrance to the Majestic Theater on King St. When denied entry, the suspect, who was highly intoxicated, yelled and swore at staff. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 9:46 p.m. Officers responded to the Sylvee on S Livingston St where the suspect (34-year-old male) was attempting to start fights and was threatening staff. The suspect was arrested for several counts of disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 10:42 p.m. Two victims reported the suspect (19-year-old male) was pounding and kicking at their door. The victims fled the residence through a back door. Officers located the suspect outside the building where he was detained and then arrested after he attempted to flee from officers. The suspect was arrested for attempted burglary, disorderly conduct, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting, and possession of fake identification.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident/Investigation – 11:54 p.m. A parking utility employee reported that a suspect (48-year-old male) in a parking garage was selling balloons filled with an unknown substance. The suspect was arrested for distributing a hazardous substance and trespass.
03/19
Priority calls only from 3:56 p.m. to 4:29 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Drug Overdose – 12:49 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (16-year-old male) had overdosed. Officers administered naloxone and revived the suspect who was transported to the hospital. The suspect's parents were notified.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:02 a.m. During an argument at a downtown bar, the suspect (24-year-old male) punched the victim. The suspect was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Drug Incident – 1:09 p.m. A 36-year-old male suspect was located in a convenience store restroom experiencing a drug overdose. The suspect was revived with Naloxone and conveyed to a local hospital where he was left with an order-in for possession of heroin and fentanyl.
NORTH: Retail Theft – 1:22 p.m. Officers responded to Goodwill on N. Sherman for a retail theft. A store employee attempted to approach two subjects/suspect who concealed merchandise. The suspects were not on scene when officers arrived. The male suspect threatened the employee with a folding knife. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:29 a.m. Officers responded to a bar where one of the suspects (28-year-old male) punched the other suspect in the face twice. This suspect was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct. The second suspect (24-year-old male) was arrested for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Drug Overdose – 2:24 a.m. Officers responded to the 4200 block of E Washington Ave for a suspect (28-year-old male) who was unresponsive in his vehicle. Officers administered naloxone and revived the suspect who was transported to the hospital. Charges will be forthcoming.
EAST: Traffic Crash – 2:34 a.m. Officers responded to N Stoughton Rd and Hwy 30 for a crash involving three vehicles. The suspect driver (33-year-old male) was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver – 3:59 a.m. Officers responded to the 100 block of E Main St for a report of a disturbance and contacted the suspect (31-year-old male) who was seated in the driver seat of his vehicle with the vehicle parked and running. Staff had reported that the suspect caused a disturbance inside the bar. The suspect performed poorly on field sobriety testing and was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (2nd offense), resisting and obstructing, battery to law enforcement, disorderly conduct, possession of THC, and possession of cocaine.
WEST: Disturbance – 11:26 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance. While fleeing the scene, the suspect (21-year-old male) ran through an uninvolved subject's home. The suspect was apprehended and conveyed to a local hospital where he was voluntarily admitted due to mental health concerns. Charges forthcoming for the suspect.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:48 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 37-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, bail jumping (2 counts) and resisting.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 1:06 p.m. A 33-year-old wanted male suspect was located and arrested on outstanding charges (eluding, possession of fentanyl, possession of cocaine and two counts of bail jumping).
EAST: Check Area – 4:08 p.m. A driver reported seeing a subject in another vehicle point a gun at another vehicle. No other calls reference this. Nothing located concerning in the area.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 7:40 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 8:43 p.m. A 53-year-old male was conveyed to a local hospital after going unresponsive. The subject was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
EAST: Strong Armed Robbery – 8:57 p.m. A victim reported that an unknown suspect pulled her purse off her shoulder and ran away. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:41 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 14-year-old male suspect. The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended. The suspect was not cooperative with officers. The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital where Journey Mental Health was consulted. Safety plan created and the suspect was issued several citations. Officers disengaged.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 10:03 p.m. A 17-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. The juvenile has a history of running away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Check Area – 10:11 p.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired with a vehicle speeding off from the Allied Drive/Carling Drive area. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located at this time. No reported injuries or property damage.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:14 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 65-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for battery.
03/20
Priority calls only from 6:29 p.m. to 11:05 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Traffic Arrest – 12:01 a.m. A 29-year-old wanted female suspect was arrested on outstanding charges.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 2:06 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance. A 34-year-old male suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic strangulation and misdemeanor bail jumping. A second suspect was identified and remains at-large with probable cause developed.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 2:20 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Intoxicated Driver – 2:51 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle speeding and going into a ditch. The driver/suspect (23-year-old male) was found to be impaired. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense).
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 2:57 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance at a memory care facility between a resident and a staff member (victim). The resident was conveyed to a local hospital where an emergency detention was sought. Final outcome pending.
NORTH: Stolen Vehicle – 8:49 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Residential Burglary – 8:56 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary where property was damaged and items were stolen. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 9:33 a.m. A subject was taken into protective custody for a Chapter 51 Return. The subject was medically cleared at a local hospital and then transported to Winnebago.
EAST: Disturbance – 11:37 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a gun. A 33-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed. Additional suspect(s) at-large, charges forthcoming.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 12:14 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (53-year-old female). Decedent had health/medical concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Crash – 12:31 p.m. Officers responded to a crash at Hoepker Rd/N. Stoughton Rd. Subjects conveyed to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Missing Adult – 3:27 p.m. A 58-year-old female was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. Phone ping attempted. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases. **Subject contacted. Subject uncooperative. Subject left with a safety plan.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 3:27 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a knife. A 14-year-old male suspect was uncooperative with officers. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed, disorderly conduct and resisting.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 4:54 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject being shot with a BB gun. No injuries reported. A 17-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Physical Abuse to a Child – 5:01 p.m. A 31-year-old female suspect was arrested for physical abuse to a child and disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 5:32 p.m. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject. Entry made to the residence and the subject (46-year-old male) was located deceased (self-inflicted). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Disturbance – 8:14 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, obstructing, bail jumping, outstanding warrants and a probation hold.
EAST: Check Area – 10:12 p.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located. No reported injuries or property damage.
CENTRAL: Residential Burglary – 10:45 p.m. A 41-year-old female suspect got into a locked common foyer of an apartment complex and opened up packages. The suspect was arrested for burglary.
03/21
EAST: Disturbance – 1:01 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a driver/vehicle trying to run people over. A 23-year-old female suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense).
NORTH: Disturbance – 1:53 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a box cutter. A 54-year-old male suspect was arrested on a probation hold. A second suspect (47-year-old male) is at-large. Investigation continuing.