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 08/23/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/24/2022, MPD received 445 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 (85),East (96), Midtown (56), North (84), South (45), West (60), and Other (19). "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.
08/23
Priority calls only from 10:50 a.m. to 2:13 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 8:01 p.m. to 11:31 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Drug Incident – 1:44 a.m. A 17-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession with intent to deliver marijuana. A 15-year-old male was cited for possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under the age of 18, carrying a concealed weapon and possession with intent to deliver THC.
EAST: Juvenile Arrest – 9:04 a.m. A 15-year-old male was arrested for possession of THC, resisting and traffic related charges. The juvenile was conveyed to the Juvenile Reception Center.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 9:24 a.m. Officers responded to a subject in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health plugged in. The subject was ultimately admitted to a local facility.
EAST: Death Investigation – 10:54 a.m. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a subject. The subject (47-year-old male) was located deceased. Decedent had health/medical issues. Nothing suspicious identified. Medical Examiner's office responded.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 12:46 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 28-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once he is located. A 21-year-old male subject on scene had an outstanding warrant and was conveyed to jail.
WEST: Check Person – 2:55 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. Subject taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital. Emergency detention pending. **Subject transported to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 3:57 p.m. A 35-year-old male wanted subject/suspect was taken into custody and booked into jail on numerous charges.
WEST: Traffic Incident – 4:48 p.m. An officer attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. The driver/vehicle fled and remain at-large.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 6:58 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 28-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct, disorderly conduct, domestic criminal damage to property and resisting.
MIDTOWN: Sexual Assault – 9:13 p.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being sexually assaulted this week. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Traffic Incident – 10:16 p.m. A wanted subject/suspect was observed getting into a vehicle. A traffic stop was attempted but the suspect/vehicle fled and remain at-large.
08/24
NORTH: Weapons Violation - Officers responded to the 1800 block of Sheridan Ave for multiple reports of shots fired. No reported injuries at this time. An occupied residence was found to have been struck. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
CENTRAL: Battery – 1:44 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for battery, disorderly conduct, threats to law enforcement, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping (2 counts).
WEST: Weapons Violation – 2:26 a.m. Officers responded to the 2000 block of Leland Drive for multiple reports of shots fired. Shell casings located. No reported injuries or property damage at this time. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.