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 09/19/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/20/2022, MPD received 408 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 (76),East (81), Midtown (70), North (74), South (27), West (60), and Other (20). "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.
09/19
Priority calls only from 7:22 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Death Investigation – 6:47 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (45-year-old male). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office on scene. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:11 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 62-year-old male suspect. Suspect not on scene. Probation/parole hold issued for the suspect.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:21 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of a Chapter 51 return. Transport to Winnebago pending.
MIDTOWN: Crash – 1:20 p.m. Officers responded to a vehicle vs. bicycle crash. The bicyclist ran a red light and struck a vehicle. The bicyclist was conveyed to a local hospital. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 3:29 p.m. Officers responded to a report of driver/vehicle driving recklessly outside of a school as the school day was ending. The driver/suspect (34-year-old female) was contacted and found to be impaired. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 4:31 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 40-year-old male. The suspect was arrested for criminal trespassing and a parole violation.
WEST: Child Abuse – 9:21 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance involving a 48-year-old male. The suspect was arrested for physical abuse to a child and battery.
EAST: Death Investigation – 9:33 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (29-year-old male). Phone ping conducted. The subject was determined to be in another county. Another law enforcement agency was plugged in and they located the subject deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
WEST: Crash – 11:22 p.m. Officers responded to a crash on McKenna Blvd. A driver/vehicle struck an electrical box and power was lost in the area. The driver/suspect (26-year-old male) was found to be impaired. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Alliant Energy responded to fix the power issue.
WEST: Check Area – 11:34 p.m. A caller reported hearing shots fired but did not call dispatch until an hour later. Areas checked. No evidence of shots fired located.