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 04/27/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 04/28/2023, MPD received 417 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 (81), East (91), Midtown (68), North (60), South (32), West (62), and Other (23). "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 10:00pm to 4:35am due to calls for service.
04/27
SOUTH: Assist Fire – 8:35 am. Officers responded to the Kayser Ford, 2303 W Beltline Hwy, where a mechanical issue caused a fire. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Drug Incident – 8:37 am. Officers responded to the 3100 block of St Paul Ave for a 33-year-old female suspect who was slumped at the wheel of her car. Officers located drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of heroin and a probation hold and conveyed to jail.
EAST: Check Person – 9:56 am. CARES and MPD officers checked the welfare of a subject who was living out of his car. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health and the subject was transported for a mental health evaluation and later to the hospital for medical treatment.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 3:16 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a family member discovered a 69-year-old man deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: OMVWI/Hit and Run – 3:23 pm. The 65-year-old male suspect was driving in the area of E Washington Ave and Brearly St when he struck another vehicle and left the scene. The suspect was cited for OWI 1st and possession of drug paraphernalia.
NORTH: Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 4:24 pm. Officers received information that the GPS for a stolen vehicle was plotting on Madison's north side. Officers located the vehicle unoccupied and later located the 25-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested and charged with OMVWOC.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto - 4:25 pm. A victim reported her car was stolen from the 200 block of W Gilman St. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
NORTH: Assist Police – 4:38 pm. Maple Bluff PD requested assistance with an intoxicated suspect who was resisting arrest. A Madison officer transported the suspect to jail.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 6:39 pm. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. The 51-year-old male driver was arrested for operating after revocation 5th offense and bail jumping.
CENTRAL: Overdose – 7:08 pm. Officers responded to Chipotle where the 24-year-old male suspect overdosed. MFD paramedics transported the suspect to the hospital. The suspect was charged with possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
SOUTH: Drug Incident/Investigation – 8:10 pm. The 16-year-old male suspect was driving in the area of S Fish Hatchery Rd and S Park St when he rear-ended another vehicle. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession w/ intent THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.
CENTRAL: Drug Incident/Investigation – 11:31 pm. The central community policing team coordinated an operation to arrest suspects selling nitrous oxide outside the Sylvee. Five suspects were arrested and charged with distribute/deliver nitrous oxide.