The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to from Friday morning to Monday morning. 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 08/12/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/15/2022, MPD received 1,182 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 (254), East (243), Midtown (168), North (213), South (94), West (165), and Other (45). "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.
08/12
Priority calls only from 5:45 p.m. to 6:23 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 8:43 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Traffic Crash – 6:49 a.m. Officers responded to the area of City View Dr and Burke Rd for an unoccupied vehicle that appeared to have been involved in a roll-over crash. The suspect driver (30-year-old male) was eventually located at his home. He was cited for failure to maintain control and hit and run.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 11:11 a.m. An officer on patrol observed a wanted suspect (28-year-old male) operating a motor vehicle in the area of Northport Dr and Troy Dr. The officer conducted a traffic stop and took the suspect into custody without incident.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:23 p.m. During an argument, the suspect (19-year-old female) pushed her way into the victim's apartment and damaged property. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and damage to property.
WEST: Traffic Complaint/Investigation – 2:14 p.m. Officers responded to the 1200 block of McKenna Blvd where a suspect vehicle was driving recklessly near a group of children. Officers determined the vehicle had been previously reported stolen. Officers followed the vehicle briefly before losing sight of it. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the driver for recklessly endangering safety, driving over a firehose, and disorderly conduct. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Armed Robbery – 3:08 p.m. The victim reported several unidentified suspects approached him and offered him drugs. One of the suspects then pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The victim handed the suspect some cash and the suspects then fled. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 5:42 p.m. The victim reported he was driving on Allied Dr crossing the bike path when he heard one of his car windows break. Officers arrived on scene and observed a two to three inch diameter hole in the window. Officers checked the vehicle and the area and did not locate any fired shell casings. Officers believe the damage was caused by a high capacity pellet gun. There were no reported injuries. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
NORTH: Homicide – 8:39 p.m. Officers located a victim of a gunshot wound in the 1700 block of Northport Dr. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
MIDTOWN: Information – 11:09 p.m. Officers contacted a subject who wished to report he was struck by a BB from an airsoft gun while riding his bike in the 900 block of University Ave. Officers checked the area but did not locate any possible suspects or evidence. The subject reporting the incident was not injured.
EAST: Homicide – 11:24 p.m. Officers responded to the 900 block of Mayfair Ave for a victim who was stabbed in a parking lot. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
08/13
Priority calls only from 3:48 p.m. to 5:17 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 12:05 a.m. Officers heard multiple gunshots come from the area of Brentwood Pkwy. Officers located fired shell casings in the 2300 block of Brentwood Pkwy. There were no reports of injuries and no signs of damaged property. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 4:33 a.m. Officers responded to the Motel 6 where during an argument, the suspect (31-year-old female) scratched the victim's arm and face and banged his head against a wall. The suspect was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 6:16 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject deceased on the lawn of a residence. The subject was not a resident in the area. The death does not appear to be suspicious at this time. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 9:12 a.m. Officers located a wanted suspect (47-year-old female) who was taken into custody without incident and transported to jail.
EAST: Crash – 3:30 p.m. Officers responded to a motor vehicle and motorcycle crash. The motorcycle driver sustained minor injuries. The motorcycle driver (31-year-old male) was cited for failure to maintain traffic lane.
EAST: Crash – 3:42 p.m. Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash. No injuries sustained. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 4:24 p.m. Officers received a request to check an area for a subject/suspect (28-year-old female) checking doors. The suspect was contacted and asked to leave the area. Officers were called back for the same suspect now going through a parked vehicle. The suspect was arrested for trespassing.
NORTH: Crash – 4:36 p.m. A driver (24-year-old male) fell asleep and crashed into an unoccupied vehicle. The driver was conveyed to a local hospital with minor injuries. The driver was cited for operating while suspended.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 6:27 p.m. Officers responded, along with MFD and Town of Madison PD, to a pulseless non-breathing subject (65-year-old female). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent had health/medical concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 6:29 p.m. Officers took a wanted suspect (24-year-old male) into custody on an outstanding warrant and a probation/parole hold.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 9:07 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (44-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
WEST: Sexual Assault of a Child – 9:27 p.m. Officers responded to a sexual assault of a child report. Child Protective Services plugged in. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:11 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 45-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located. **Suspect turned himself in.
EAST: Check Area – 10:48 p.m. Officers responded to the 5900 block of Milwaukee St for a report of shots fired. Areas checked. No injuries reported. No evidence of shots fired located.
08/14
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:39 a.m. Officers were flagged down about a disturbance. A 36-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed (3 counts) and battery.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:34 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 44-year-old female suspect. The victim sustained lacerations which required stitches. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once she is located.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 2:07 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a 34-year-old male subject/suspect acting erratically. The suspect went unconscious and Naloxone was administered. The suspect had caused a disturbance with staff/patrons. The suspect was ultimately cited for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 7:03 a.m. An 11-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. The juvenile has a history of running away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases. **Juvenile located.
EAST: Check Person – 8:55 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a possible overdose. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital by EMS. Journey Mental Health plugged in. An emergency detention may be sought. Final outcome pending. **Subject admitted to a local hospital.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 12:11 p.m. A suspicious subject was observed by an officer. Contact made with the subject who provided limited information to the officer. The subject was ultimately banned from the area and additional follow-up is necessary. No charges substantiated at this time.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 1:54 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 2:04 p.m. A traffic stop was attempted and the vehicle/driver did not stop. The vehicle was later located unoccupied. A 39-year-old male suspect was located, identified and arrested for eluding, felony bail jumping, resisting and an outstanding warrant.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 7:07 p.m. Contact was made with two subjects in a parked vehicle. A 24-year-old female was arrested for possession with intent to deliver marijuana, felony bail jumping and outstanding probable cause.
CENTRAL: Aggravated/Substantial Battery – 7:42 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance. The victim was conveyed to a local hospital to receive stitches. Suspect remains at-large and not identified. The victim was transported to jail after the hospital for felony bail jumping (3 counts) and misdemeanor bail jumping.
SOUTH: Child Abuse – 9:53 p.m. Officers responded to a child abuse report. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect (33-year-old female) once she is located. Child Protective Services notified.
EAST: Recovered Stolen Auto – 10:38 p.m. Officers responded to Walmart for a report of stolen credit cards. 5 suspects identified and arrested. Vehicle on scene was determined to be stolen. Registered owner notified. 16-year-old male, 17-year-old male, 17-year-old male, 16-year-old male and 13-year-old male all arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent (passenger or driver). One of the suspects also arrested for possession of stolen property (credit card).
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 11:38 p.m. Officers responded to sounds of a disturbance. A 31-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting, felony bail jumping (2 counts) and misdemeanor bail jumping (2 counts). A 18-year-old female suspect was given an order-in for possession of heroin and also referred to the Madison Area Addiction Recovery Initiative.
08/15
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 12:05 a.m. A 13-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Sexual Assault of a Child – 2:07 a.m. Officers investigating a sexual assault of a child report. Investigation continuing.