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 09/13/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/14/2022, MPD received 416 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 (95),East (77), Midtown (67), North (70), South (31), West (57), 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.
09/13
Priority calls only from 4:29 p.m. to 8:22 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 10:22 p.m. to 12:11 a.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Death Investigation – 5:07 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (59-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office notified. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Death Investigation – 6:16 a.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a subject with breathing issues. Subject had an active DNR in place. Subject (67-year-old male) passed away. Nothing suspicious identified. Medical Examiner's office responded.
SOUTH: Check Area – 8:13 a.m. A driver reported that another driver/suspect pointed a handgun out the window at him while EB on Hwy 12. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Death Investigation – 10:04 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. Entry made to residence and the subject (74-year-old male) was located on the ground. Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Assist Law Enforcement – 10:17 a.m. Other law enforcement agencies were conducting an investigation when a vehicle/suspect fled and subsequently crashed. MPD responded to the crash and assisted with a perimeter/search.
EAST: Hit-and-Run/Crash – 1:01 p.m. A suspect vehicle/driver traveling at a high rate of speed struck the victim vehicle. The 3 occupants in the suspect vehicle fled on foot and were picked up by another vehicle/driver. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Sexual Assault of a Child – 2:45 p.m. Officers received a report of ongoing sexual assault of a child. Child Protective Services plugged in. Safety plan developed. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Drug Incident – 2:46 p.m. Officers responded to a report of two pulseless non-breathing subjects. One subject was revived with Naloxone. A second subject was transported to a local hospital and admitted in serious condition. A 48-year-old male subject/suspect was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and bail jumping (numerous counts). Investigation continuing.
WEST: Crash – 4:27 p.m. Officers responded, along with MFD, to a two-vehicle crash with an occupant pinned. Subject conveyed to a local hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Fire Investigation – 4:40 p.m. A school bus filled with smoke on S. Gammon Rd. A small fire was extinguished. No injuries sustained. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 10:07 p.m. A 75-year-old male with dementia was reported as missing. Areas checked. Subject located and returned home.
09/14
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:03 a.m. Officers responded to a facility for a subject in need of an emergency detention. Transport to Winnebago pending.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 12:58 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 12:59 a.m. A 47-year-old male wanted on numerous charges was located and arrested.