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 03/20/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/21/2023, MPD received 397 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 (75), East (94), Midtown (59), North (72), South (39), West (41), and Other (17). "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.
Priority calls only from 5:00pm to 5:30pm due to calls for service.
03/20
NORTH: Drug Incident/Investigation – 11:18 am. A mother arrived at the north police district station with her 34-year-old daughter who had overdosed. MFD responded and paramedics administered naloxone before transporting the suspect to the hospital. The suspect was charged with possession of fentanyl and a probation hold.
WEST: ATL – 11:48 am. Officers received information regarding the possible whereabouts of a wanted suspect. The suspect was not located.
CENTRAL: Check Property – 12:17 pm. 911 dispatchers received two calls where the caller reported an armed bank robbery and then hung up. Officers checked banks in the area where the call originated and found no issues.
WEST: Assist Police – 2:48 pm. Officers assisted Middleton PD with locating a homicide suspect (23-year-old female). The suspect was taken into custody without incident and turned over to Middleton PD.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 2:52 pm. Officers contacted a 28-year-old male suspect who yelled at the victim and caused her pain by grabbing her wrist. Officers developed probable cause to charge the suspect with domestic battery and disorderly conduct. At the request of Journey Mental Health, the suspect was placed into protective custody under an emergency detention and transported to a mental health facility.
EAST: Fraud – 3:20 pm. A victim reported that a known 20-year-old male suspect used her debit card information without her permission. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for felony misappropriation of personal identifying materials.
WEST: Assist EMS/Fire – 4:17 pm. Officers contacted a woman who was wandering in the road and disoriented. MFD transported her to the hospital where she was left in the care of medical staff.
NORTH: Traffic Stop/Drug Investigation – 11:34 pm. During a traffic stop, officers located a handgun and illegal drugs in the suspect vehicle. The 35-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged with felon in possession of firearm, CCW, possession with intent THC, and possession of methamphetamine.
03/21
EAST: Death Investigation – 12:04 am. Officers and MFD firefighters responded to a residence where burned food was creating a large amount of smoke. A 53-year-old man was discovered deceased in the apartment. Nothing suspicious on scene.
NORTH: Check Person – 2:59 am. Officers responded to E Washington Ave and Reindahl Ave for a suicidal man. The man was voluntarily transported to a hospital and left in the care of medical staff.