The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to from Friday morning to Monday morning. 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 04/07/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 04/10/2023, MPD received 1,062 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 (192), East (234), Midtown (135), North (177), South (128), West (149), and Other (47). "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.
04/07
Priority calls only from 7:03 p.m. to 8:24 p.m. due to calls for service.
WEST: Runaway/Missing Juvenile – 7:20 a.m. A 15-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:51 a.m. The victim reported that the 28-year-old male suspect punched her in the face. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic battery. Suspect is at large.
EAST: Death Investigation – 11:37 a.m. Staff at Motel 6 discovered a 49-year-old man and 34-year-old woman deceased in their room. Deaths appear to be drug overdose related.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 1:14 p.m. A witness reported seeing a fight occurring in a parked vehicle. Officers contacted the two involved parties who refused to provide statements. Upon searching the vehicle officers located a firearm, marijuana and drug packaging materials. The 19-year-old female involved was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession with intent to deliver THC, disorderly conduct and resisting.
WEST: Death Investigation – 1:51 p.m. Staff at a group home discovered a 54-year-old male resident down. Nothing suspicious on scene.
SOUTH: Trespass – 5:34 p.m. Officers contacted the 62-year-old male suspect who was causing a disturbance at Madison Metro headquarters and at the south transfer point. The suspect was cited for trespassing and conveyed to jail.
CENTRAL: Fire Investigation – 6:50 p.m. Officers responded with MFD for a man who had caught on fire while seated in the doorway of a building. The man was transported to the hospital where staff reported his injuries were not life-threatening. It appears the man was alone at the time of the fire.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:55 p.m Officers responded to a residence where a man discovered his intoxicated wife lying in the driveway. The two began yelling at each other, causing a disturbance. The woman was placed into protective custody due to her level of intoxication and taken to the hospital. No charges were substantiated.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 10:15 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where during an argument, family members forced the 50-year-old male suspect out of the home. The suspect began yelling and pounding on the window. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
04/08
Priority calls only starting at 5:58 p.m. and ongoing for several hours throughout the night due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Fight – 1:36 a.m. An officer observed a fight in progress near the intersection of N Broom St and W Gorham St. A 23-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, battery, resisting and warrants. A 22-year-old male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Assist Fire/OMVWI – 2:53 a.m. Officers and MFD responded to the 6700 block of Odana Rd where the 46-year-old suspect's car started on fire. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
CENTRAL: OMVWI – 6:02 a.m. An officer out on a traffic stop observed a vehicle traveling approximately 80 mph inbound on E Washington Ave. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The 33-year-old male suspect/driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), possession of firearm while intoxicated, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying a concealed weapon.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:05 a.m. Officers responded to a residence where the 34-year-old male suspect grabbed the victim and pushed her. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct. Suspect is at large. **Journey Mental Health reported they were with the suspect and they wished to pursue an emergency detention. Transport to Winnebago pending.
WEST: Assist Police – 12:12 p.m. Officers assisted Darling PD with a report of a missing person. Officers located the man at the Sequoya Library.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:22 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject (19-year-old male) refusing to leave the premises and causing a disturbance. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and trespassing.
EAST: Death Investigation – 1:15 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (71-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 7:14 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject (32-year-old male) being uncooperative with staff. The subject caused property damage as well. The subject was safely restrained and officers disengaged at this time. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 7:31 p.m. Officers responded to a request for an emergency detention of a subject. The subject was transported to Winnebago.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 9:26 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive subject (77-year-old female). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 10:30 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. A subject was placed into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital. Emergency detention sought and approved. Final transport pending. *Subject was transported to Winnebago.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:59 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 37-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for physical abuse of a child and domestic disorderly conduct.
04/09
Priority calls only from 7:23 p.m. to 8:17 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:49 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 21-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and battery to a police officer.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:42 a.m. Officers responded to the 300 block of W. Gorham St for a disturbance. A victim sustained a gunshot wound and was conveyed to a local hospital. Several subjects were detained. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Disturbance – 7:58 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 59-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for strangulation, intimidation of a victim, disorderly conduct, resisting and a probation/parole violation.
CENTRAL: Child Abuse – 1:30 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two brothers. A 19-year-old male subject was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest him once he is located.
WEST: Disturbance – 1:30 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 2:00 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. Final transport pending. * Subject transported to Winnebago.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 2:00 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 37-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, misdemeanor bail jumping and felony bail jumping.
EAST: Mutual Aid – 3:03 p.m. Officers assisted the Wisconsin State Patrol with a suspect vehicle that was involved in flashing a gun at another vehicle. Contact made with the vehicle/subjects. State Patrol has the lead on this investigation.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 6:11 p.m. A 28-year-old male subject who was wanted for recent bike thefts was located and arrested on charges and also outstanding warrants.
EAST: Disturbance – 7:28 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 36-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct (2 counts) and threats to law enforcement.
CENTRAL: Crash – 8:34 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a crash. A 25-year-old male driver crashed into a vehicle that collided with a third vehicle. The driver was cited for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and traffic citations.
SOUTH: Missing Subject – 10:53 p.m. A 30-year-old female was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. Subject not located at this time.
04/10
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:31 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 59-year-old female subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once she is located.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 4:40 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (76-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.