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 07/19/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 07/20/2022, MPD received 465 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 (77),East (108), Midtown (72), North (77), South (37), West (72), and Other (22). "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.
07/19
Priority calls only from 6:24 p.m. to 8:08 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 9:23 p.m. to 11:03 p.m. due to calls for service.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 7:22 a.m. Vehicle reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 8:58 a.m. Vehicle reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Intoxicated Driver – 11:54 a.m. Officers responded to a vehicle vs. tree crash. The driver/suspect (33-yhear-old male) was found to be intoxicated. An off-duty law enforcement officer was on scene and performed CCR. MFD/EMS administered Naloxone. Suspect conveyed to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Charges forthcoming for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence (6th offense) and theft by taking card.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 2:36 p.m. A subject with a Chapter 51 return was contacted and was uncooperative with officers. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for a medical clearance. Transport to Winnebago pending. Charges also substantiated for the subject – battery to a police officer and resisting.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 3:46 p.m. A 23-year-old male who was wanted was located and taken into custody by Monona PD. The suspect initially fled but was taken into custody. A revolver was located in the suspect's backpack. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, misuse of telephone, bail jumping (2 counts) and additional charges from Monona PD.
EAST: Check Person – 4:20 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 42-year-old male suspect under the influence and knocking things off shelves at a convenience store. The suspect was contacted and found to be impaired. The suspect admitted to using meth earlier in the day. The suspect was arrested on a probation/parole hold. A 34-year-old female suspect was arrested for bail jumping.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 4:49 p.m. Officers responded to a residence after the caller reported that the father of a child with disabilities did not return home to care for the child. Father not able to be contacted/located. Child Protective Services notified and found placement for the child. Father later contacted officers. The father was intoxicated. The father was provided the contact information for Child Protective Services.
NORTH: Injured Child – 6:22 p.m. A child sustained a broken arm and the mother wanted the incident documented due to previous calls for service related to the child. Child Protective Services Notified. No charges substantiated.
EAST: Retail Theft – 8:07 p.m. A 38-year-old male suspect committed retail theft and attempted to flee on foot from officers. The suspect was apprehended and arrested for retail theft, resisting, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 8:30 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (82-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office notified. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Sexual Assault – 9:28 p.m. A victim reported being sexually assaulted by a known acquaintance. Investigation continuing.