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 01/19/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 01/20/2023, MPD received 370 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 (57), East (76), Midtown (55), North (53), South (42), West (60), and Other (27). "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.
01/19
EAST: Sexual Assault – 2:53 am. The victim reported that the unidentified suspect approached her at Walgreens and invited her to a party. The victim went to the suspect's residence where he sexually assaulted her. Investigation continuing. (This was a late call that did not make the previous 24-hour cycle.)
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:15 am. During an argument the 26-year-old male suspect pushed the victim to the floor and pulled her off a bed. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and resisting. (This was a late call that did not make the previous 24-hour cycle.)
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:58 am. During an argument the 26-year-old male suspect accused the victim of cheating, yelled at her and punched walls. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
WEST: Assist Police – 10:43 am. During a traffic stop, Verona PD learned that the suspect's son was home alone at a residence in the city of Madison. Madison PD officers checked the residence and found the child to be fine.
EAST: Suspicious Person – 11:55 am. Officers responded to the 3400 block of Milwaukee St for a report of a 38-year-old male suspect acting strangely while wielding an ax. Officers located the suspect who had warrants for his arrest. The suspect was taken into custody and conveyed to jail.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:18 pm. During an argument the 25-year-old female suspect pushed and threatened the first victim, then struck and threatened a second victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and resisting.
NORTH: Drug Incident/Investigation – 4:16 pm. During a traffic stop, officers searched the suspect vehicle and located large amounts of marijuana, cash and paraphernalia. Two 29-year-old male suspects were arrested and charged with possession with intent THC.