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 05/13/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/16/2022, MPD received 1,155 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 (237),East (227), Midtown (177), North (208), South (105), West (148), 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.
05/13
Priority calls only from 2:16 p.m. to 3:46 p.m. due to calls for service.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:35 a.m. During an argument, the suspect (26-year-old male) pushed the victim and bit her face. The suspect then broke several household items. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic battery, disorderly conduct and damage to property. Suspect is at large.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 9:55 a.m. A family member discovered the subject (56-year-old female) deceased in her home. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiner responded.
EAST: Death Investigation – 12:51 p.m. Staff at a hotel discovered the subject (61-year-old male) deceased in his room. Nothing suspicious. Medical examiner responded.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:59 p.m. Officers responded to a residence to convey a subject who was under a chapter 51 commitment to the hospital. The subject was left in the care of hospital staff.
EAST: Traffic Crash – 1:07 p.m. Officers responded to a single vehicle that crashed into a pole in the 3200 block of Atwood Ave. Incident report completed on MPD website. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:18 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where a suspect (41-year-old male) was violating his bail conditions by being on the premises. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, bail jumping, and a warrant.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 1:25 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (36-year-old male) attempted to enter by kicking the door, causing damage to the property. The suspect did not gain entry to the residence and threatened the victim from outside. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct and damage to property.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident/Investigation – 1:38 p.m. Officers responded to a business where the owner wished to turn over a package he received which contained marijuana. Officers took custody of the package. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Runaway Juvenile – 2:22 p.m. Family members reported a 16-year-old male had run away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Drug Overdose – 6:49 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where two suspects (42-year-old female and 46-year-old male) were unconscious in a vehicle in the driveway. The female suspect was cited for possession of cocaine and the male suspect was cited for possession of MDMA.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:22 p.m. During an argument, the suspect (51-year-old male) was destroying the victim's property. The suspect then threw a vase at the victim, injuring his arm. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery, disorderly conduct, and damage to property.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 8:53 p.m. Journey Mental Health contacted police about a suspect (53-year-old male) who told Journey staff he had weapons and felt like hurting people. Police located the suspect who was arrested on a warrant and taken to jail.
SOUTH: Intoxicated Driver – 9:28 p.m. The suspect (24-year-old male) struck a pole with his vehicle while traveling on S Park St near Badger Rd. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense).
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:50 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where the victim confronted the suspect (25-year-old male) about some missing property. The suspect armed himself with a knife and chased the victim away from his room. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct while armed and resisting.
05/14
Priority calls only from 5:01 p.m. to 5:33 p.m. due to calls for service.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 12:03 a.m. Officers responded to an apartment building where the suspect (58-year-old female) was yelling and swearing and disturbing other tenants. The suspect was issued a citation.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 4:06 a.m. The victim reported that her car was stolen from the BP gas station at 735 E Washington Ave with the keys in it. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 4:08 a.m. Officers responded to an apartment building where the suspect (58-year-old female) knocked persistently at a neighbor's door until he let her in. The suspect then pushed the victim and yelled at him before leaving. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for disorderly conduct. Suspect is at large.
CENTRAL: Drug Overdose – 5:59 a.m. Officers responded to a parking lot in the 400 block of W Wilson St for a subject who was found unconscious after possibly having overdosed. The subject was transported to the hospital and left in the care of staff. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 10:45 a.m. The victim reported he was driving on Vilas Park Dr when he went around the suspect (19-year-old male) who was on a bicycle. As the victim pulled into a parking lot, the suspect threw his bicycle in front of the victim's car and continued to do this as the victim attempted to drive away. The suspect then reached into the vehicle and grabbed the victim by the neck, strangling him. The victim was able to pull away. Officers developed probable cause to charge the suspect with disorderly conduct. The suspect was transported to a hospital for a mental health evaluation due to previous mental health related incidents. **Plan developed for the suspect to return home to his parent's. Officers disengaged and issued the suspect a citation for disorderly conduct. The suspect returned home and caused another disturbance. Officers responded and ultimately the suspect was conveyed to Winnebago for an emergency detention.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 11:13 a.m. A subject reported that the suspect (24-year-old male) took her car keys without her permission. The subject later reported she got her keys back and that she did not need police assistance. Officers made contact with the suspect who had probable cause for his arrest from a previous incident. The suspect was arrested and conveyed to jail.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 1:48 p.m. A wanted suspect (52-year-old male) was taken into custody at the mall (robbery with threat of force and two counts of bail jumping). The suspect was transported to a local hospital for a medical clearance. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 4:47 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (62-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office on scene. Evidence of drug use present. Nothing suspicious identified.
WEST: Missing Child – 4:55 p.m. A 4-year-old child was reported missing. The child was located safe and returned home.
WEST: Assist MFD – 5:10 p.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a full structure fire on Colony Drive. Nothing suspicious identified.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:26 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. Subject conveyed to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. Emergency detention being sought. Final outcome pending.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 5:47 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 36-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery, physical abuse to a child, resisting, discharging bodily fluids and an active warrant.
MIDTOWN: Child Abuse – 6:53 p.m. A child abuse report was called in. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 8:01 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 19-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for battery, disorderly conduct and illegal use of computerized device.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:31 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 43-year-old female suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct and bail jumping.
05/15
Priority calls only from 12:21 a.m. to 12:52 a.m. due to calls for service.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 1:32 a.m. A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested for resisting, disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property, lewd & lascivious behavior, felony bail jumping (2 counts) and misdemeanor bail jumping.
SOUTH: Attempt to Locate – 4:01 a.m. Officers responded to a residence to locate/detain a subject who was in violation of his probation/parole supervision. The subject/suspect (30-year-old male) was contacted and transported to jail on a probation/parole hold.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 4:18 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Assist Law Enforcement – 7:55 a.m. Officers assisted with a crash after the State Patrol was pursuing a vehicle where the vehicle crashed and occupants fled on foot. Vehicle stolen out of Sun Prairie. MPD assisted with the crash portion only.
WEST: Death Investigation – 10:46 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (57-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Death considered a suicide. Nothing suspicious identified.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 1:33 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject who had injuries. EMS also responded and transported the subject to a local hospital. Subject uncooperative with officers. An additional report was called in and more information was obtained. The subject/suspect (36-year-old female) was ultimately arrested for two counts of bail jumping.
NORTH: Check Area – 2:59 p.m. An officer heard possible shots fired near Packers Ave/International Lane. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located at this time. No reported injuries or property damage.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 3:41 p.m. Officers responded to on-going issues between neighbors. A 30-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed and a probation hold. A machete was recovered.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 3:58 p.m. Officers responded to a business for a customer/suspect (31-year-old male) refusing to leave the premises. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Child Abuse – 4:16 p.m. A report of child abuse was made. Child Protective Services plugged in. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Sexual Assault – 5:48 p.m. A victim reported being sexually assaulted by a known acquaintance last year. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 6:42 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 29-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct (2 counts) and physical abuse to a child.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 7:51 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (48-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified. All indicators of death is that it was medically related.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 8:05 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 36-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery, disorderly conduct and bail jumping.
EAST: Death Investigation – 10:29 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (70-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified. All indicators of death is that it was medically related.
05/16
NORTH: Non-Residential Burglary – 1:36 a.m. Officers responded to an alarm at a convenience store on Commercial Avenue and discovered the front door to the business pried open and the business was ransacked. Investigation continuing.