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 04/13/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 04/14/2022, MPD received 345 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 (51),East (74), Midtown (63), North (52), South (33), West (54), and Other (18). "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.
04/13
Priority calls only from 7:34 p.m. to 9:02 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 10:17 p.m. to 11:29 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Crash/Property Damage – 8:04 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash which involved several vehicles and property being damaged. The driver/suspect (23-year-old male) fled on foot but was apprehended. Charges forthcoming.
SOUTH: Intoxicated Driver – 9:39 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver/suspect (22-year-old male) was found to be impaired. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession with intent to delivery schedule 4 narcotics.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 10:52 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (62-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:34 p.m. Officers responded to an unwanted subject/suspect (23-year-old male) refusing to leave the premises. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and a probation hold.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 5:18 p.m. Officers responded to threats made over the phone by a 29-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for unlawful use of phone.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 5:39 p.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a subject/suspect (43-year-old female) experiencing a drug overdose. The suspect was conveyed to a local hospital and provided an order-in for possession of fentanyl.
WEST: Residential Burglary – 6:47 p.m. Victim came home to her front door unlocked, items missing/stolen and property damaged. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 8:37 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was placed into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital. Emergency detention sought/approved. The subject was subsequently transported to Winnebago.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 10:11 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance. No charges substantiated. Parties separated for the night.
04/14
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:15 a.m. Officers on patrol on State Street were flagged down reference a disturbance involving a 51-year-old female suspect. The suspect was initially cited for disorderly conduct and released to go home. The suspect created another disturbance at home and was arrested/conveyed to jail.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 12:37 a.m. A traffic stop was attempted but the driver/vehicle fled. The vehicle was observed throughout the city, Town of Madison and Monona. Monona PD successfully spiked the vehicle and the driver/suspect (18-year-old male) was arrested for eluding (2 counts) and cited for traffic violations.
MIDTOWN: Intoxicated Driver – 1:26 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver/suspect (40-year-old male) was found to be impaired. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense).