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 08/17/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/18/2022, MPD received 426 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 (86),East (88), Midtown (62), North (84), South (38), West (52), and Other (16). "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.
08/17
Priority only calls from 8:45 a.m. to 12:19 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 4:30 p.m. to 5:03 p.m. due to calls for service.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 7:14 a.m. Officers responded to local hospital regarding a deceased infant. Autopsy pending. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 7:18 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (81-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified. A caretaker for the subject went unresponsive while on the line to 911. MFD arrived and provided lifesaving aid to the caretaker who was conveyed to a local hospital.
CENTRAL: Trespass – 8:16 a.m. Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject/suspect (33-year-old male) refusing to leave the premises. The suspect was resistive toward officers. The suspect was arrested for trespass, resisting, battery to law enforcement and disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Check Person – 10:11 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was placed into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. Emergency detention being sought. Final outcome pending. **Subject conveyed to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 1:01 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Crash – 1:57 p.m. Officers responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver was cited for failure to yield to pedestrian and inattentive driving.
CENTRAL: Stolen Cycle – 3:52 p.m. A cycle was reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The cycle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 4:25 p.m. Officers responded to a 40-year-old female causing a disturbance on State St. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and outstanding warrants.
WEST: Death Investigation – 6:23 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (81-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 7:08 p.m. A subject was transported to a local facility under a Chapter 51 return. **Subject subsequently transported to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 7:58 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 44-year-old male harassing two females on State Street. The suspect was contacted and was not cooperative with officers. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting and stalking.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 9:28 p.m. Officers responded to a report of two subjects passed out at a bus transfer point. Officers arrived on scene and located three subjects down. Two subjects were conveyed to a local hospital. A third subject (45-year-old male) was pronounced deceased. Video from the transfer point showed the deceased fell and hit his head. One of the subjects (47-year-old male) conveyed to a local hospital has outstanding warrants. New charges also substantiated – possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping (4 counts) and misdemeanor bail jumping (2 counts). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time regarding the death.
08/18
CENTRAL: Check Area – 1:03 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a single gunshot. A victim was located with a single gunshot wound. Officers provided first aid to the victim who was conveyed to local hospital. Injuries considered non-life threatening. Suspect at-large. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Weapons Offense – 1:27 a.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired. Casings located in the intersection (N. Wickham Ct/Tottenham Rd). No reported injuries or property damage at this time.
EAST: Armed Robbery – 2:16 a.m. Officers responded to a convenience store for an armed robbery. Suspect not on scene. Investigation continuing.