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 07/28/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 07/29/2022, MPD received 442 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 (87), East (89), Midtown (68), North (74), South (38), West (62), and Other (24). "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.
Priority calls only from 7:10pm to 9:00pm and from 1:00am to 2:30am due to calls for service.
07/28
EAST: Nonresidential Burglary – 10:03 am. Staff at Michael's Frozen Custard reported an unidentified suspect forced entry to the business in the early morning hours and stole several valuable items. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 11:03 am. Officers assisted Journey Mental Health with the emergency detention process for a subject who was then placed into protective custody and admitted to a hospital.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 2:50 pm. The suspect (51-year-old male) pushed the victim to the floor and kicked her in the chest. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:29 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (36-year-old male) pushed and hit the victim and damaged property in the home. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct while armed, disorderly conduct, battery and damage to property.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 3:48 pm. Officers assisted Beloit PD with taking a wanted suspect (26-year-old male) into custody.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 5:40 pm. Officers responded to a residence to contact a subject who had attempted suicide. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. The subject was placed into protective custody and transported to a hospital.
NORTH: Sexual Assault – 7:45 pm. Officers responded to a local hospital where a victim wished to report that a known suspect sexually assaulted her. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 10:20 pm. The victim reported he was picking up an order for delivery at East Towne Mall when his vehicle was stolen. The victim's puppy was in the vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered but the dog is still missing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 10:31 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a passerby discovered the highly intoxicated suspect (40-year-old male) passed out on the lawn. Once roused, the suspect threatened to shoot a resident of the home where the scene was taking place. The suspect was not armed. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
07/29
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:01 am. Officers responded to the 100 block of N Hamilton St where the suspect (38-year-old male) was yelling derogatory remarks at and threatening the victim. The suspect was cited for disorderly conduct and bail jumping.
EAST: Suspicious Vehicle – 12:48 am. Officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle headed westbound on the beltline from S Stoughton Rd. The vehicle eluded the stop and officers from multiple jurisdictions pursued. The suspect vehicle veered off the beltline at Gammon Rd and the occupants fled on foot and remain at large. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Traffic Crash – 4:26 am. Officers responded to the intersection of S Brooks St and Fish Hatchery Rd for a single vehicle crash from which an unidentified suspect fled on foot. Investigation continuing.