The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last twenty-four (24) hours. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered from those in the field who were actively working the cases. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as the investigation unfolds.
From 6:00 a.m. on 06/15/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 06/16/2022, MPD received 425 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 (52),East (94), Midtown (74), North (84), South (25), West (55), and Other (41). "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.
06/15
Priority calls only from 1:24 p.m. to 2:16 a.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Trespassing – 6:26 a.m. Officers responded to a subject/suspect (46-year-old male) refusing to leave the premises. The suspect was cited for trespassing and conveyed to jail to post on the citation. While at the jail the suspect became uncooperative which resulted in his placement in segregation.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 6:28 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects/suspects (28-year-old male and 21-year-old female). The male suspect was arrested for resisting, a probation/parole hold and active warrant(s). The female suspect was arrested for 2nd degree reckless endangering safety.
NORTH: Intoxicated Driver – 7:23 a.m. Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash. The suspect (27-year-old male) was located and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense) and cited for hit-and-run, operating while suspended and following too close.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Violation – 1:18 p.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired near Freeport/Reetz Rd involving two vehicles. Casings located at the intersection. Two victims showed up at local hospitals with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Sexual Assault of a Child – 3:09 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a sexual assault of a child. A 22-year-old male suspect was arrested for child enticement. Additional charges may be forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:56 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was transported to Winnebago.
WEST: Traffic/Information – 6:04 p.m. Officers responded to a rollover crash on the westbound lanes of the Beltline at Mineral Point Rd. The occupants of the crashed/stolen vehicle fled on foot to a nearby business. Large police presence in the area. Numerous juvenile suspects detained/taken into custody. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 7:46 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery (2 counts) and felony bail jumping.
06/16
CENTRAL: Assist Law Enforcement – 1:37 a.m. Officers stopped out to assist another law enforcement agency with a vehicle that was slow to stop. The suspect/vehicle rammed a police vehicle and struck additional parked vehicles. Suspects taken into custody. MPD assisted with the crash portion of the investigation.
WEST: Assist EMS – 2:23 a.m. Officers responded, along with EMS, to a pulseless non-breathing infant. Infant conveyed to a local hospital. Nothing suspicious identified for police to be involved so officers disengaged.