The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last forty-eight (48) 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 07/31/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/02/2023, MPD received 911 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 (148),East (206), Midtown (139), North (149), South (97), West (143), and Other (29). "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.
07/31
Priority calls only from 6:55 p.m. to 7:58 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 2:18 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted. A 37-year-old male was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, resisting, possession with intent (multiple drug charges) and escape (subject attempted to flee after being placed into handcuffs).
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 9:00 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and bail jumping.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 1:42 p.m. Officers received a report of personal property that was lit on fire on purpose by a 19-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for arson.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 2:00 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (77-year-old male). The subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 2:55 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Vehicle tracked and located unoccupied. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Recovered/Stolen Auto – 4:17 p.m. An officer observed/located a stolen vehicle. A 34-year-old female subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 4:47 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 36-year-old male subject (not on scene when officers arrived). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
WEST: Weapons Violation – 5:54 p.m. Officers responded to the 5700 block of Raymond Rd for a weapons violation. A female subject was located with potentially life threatening injuries. The subject was transported to a local hospital. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 7:42 p.m. A 16-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
SOUTH: Intoxicated Driver – 9:32 p.m. A 38-year-old male subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense) after hitting 2 parked vehicles.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:22 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for physical abuse of a child, domestic disorderly conduct and misdemeanor bail jumping. Additional charges may be forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
08/01
Priority calls only from 1:09 a.m. to 3:05 a.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 4:19 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 10:33 p.m. to 1:24 a.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 2:01 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person and a report of a stolen auto. A 14-year-old male subject was taken into custody for operating a motor vehicle without consent and resisting. The juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Reception Center.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 9:00 a.m. A 36-year-old male subject, wanted, was taken into custody and transported to jail.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 1:41 p.m. A juvenile was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. An emergency detention was sought/approved. Transport to Winnebago completed.
WEST: Crash – 1:41 p.m. Officers responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash (Prairie Rd/Raymond Rd). The pedestrian was conveyed to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative with officers. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 1:53 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (47-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 2:34 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted and an emergency detention was sought/approved. Final outcome/placement pending.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:47 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 56-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, resisting and felony bail jumping (2 counts).
SOUTH: Armed Robbery – 5:49 p.m. Officers responded to a convenience store for a report of two subjects demanding money. A gun was displayed. The subjects fled. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Check Area – 10:10 p.m. Officers responded to Elver Park for a report of a subject (36-year-old male) with a gun causing a disturbance. Shots fired were reported and the subject attempted to take another subject's vehicle. No injuries reported. The subject was arrested for recklessly endangering safety, disorderly conduct while armed and attempted robbery. Incident Report on MPD's website completed.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 11:41 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject attempting to leave the hospital against medical advice. The subject was being evaluated for making suicidal statements. Probable cause was developed by MPD and the Dane County Sheriff's office for multiple charges. Final outcome pending.