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 05/04/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/05/2022, MPD received 402 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 (73),East (81), Midtown (72), North (61), South (30), West (49), and Other (36). "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.
05/04
Priority calls only from 9:02 p.m. to 9:39 p.m. due to calls for service.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:14 a.m. Officers transported a subject from a local hospital to Winnebago.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 6:41 a.m. Officers responded to a retail theft in progress at Walgreens on E. Washington Ave. A 49-year-old male suspect was arrested for retail theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting and threats to law enforcement.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 9:00 a.m. Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a subject being transported to Winnebago. EMS assisted with the transport.
WEST: Sexual Assault – 12:33 p.m. Officers investigating a sexual assault report. Victim reports to know the suspect. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Check Property – 1:10 p.m. Officers received reports of shots fired in the area of Marlborough Park. Areas checked. No reported injuries or property damage at this time. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 2:15 p.m. Officers took two wanted subjects/suspects (26-year-old male and 27-year-old male) into custody on probation/parole holds. Additional charges forthcoming.
NORTH: Check Person – 5:18 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a child who appeared to be alone for several hours. Child Protective Services notified. Safety plan created.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 7:51 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a suspect (40-year-old male) in violation of a court order. The suspect was arrested on an outstanding warrant and disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Weapons Violation – 8:06 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an accidental discharge of a firearm. The owner of the firearm was cited for discharge of a weapon. No injuries sustained.
CENTRAL: Check Area – 8:51 a.m. Officers responded to the 1600 block of Fordem Ave reference shots fired. Areas checked. No reported injuries or property damage. No evidence of shots fired located.
CENTRAL: Check Area – 8:57 a.m. Officers responded to the 100 block of E. Wilson St reference shots fired. Areas checked. Investigation continuing.
05/05
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:57 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and an outstanding warrant.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 1:05 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a child outside alone. Child, mother and several other subjects contacted. Child Protective Services notified and will follow-up with the family.
MIDTOWN: Missing Adult – 1:57 a.m. Officers received a report of a missing 56-year-old female. Areas checked. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:20 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 21-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, false imprisonment and resisting.