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 10/03/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/04/2023, MPD received 422 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 (67),East (93), Midtown (68), North (73), South (49), West (67), and Other (5). "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.
10/03
Priority calls only from 12:30 p.m. to 2:59 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 5:41 p.m. to 6:26 p.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 5:12 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 46-year-old male subject (not on scene when officers arrived). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject. Subject remains at-large.
EAST: Stolen Bicycle – 9:04 a.m. Caller reported her bicycle stolen several days ago and noticed it for sale on Craigslist. The victim met up with the seller and officers were present. The bicycle was recovered. A male subject was detained. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 9:36 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (79-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 9:41 a.m. Officers responded to a bank for a 59-year-old female subject causing a disturbance. The subject pulled out a knife during her encounter with staff at the bank. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 11:48 a.m. A victim reported being sexually assaulted. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Child Neglect – 12:03 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a young child found alone in a parking lot with no clothes on. Neighbors reported observing the child alone additional times and concerns for how the child is treated. Officers contacted the mother (23-year-old female) who was hostile and not cooperative with officers. The home was found to be in deplorable condition. Two children and 4 dogs were in the home. Child Protective Services plugged in. Animal control responded to take possession of the dogs. The children were released to the care of a family member. The mother was arrested for child neglect, mistreatment of animals and resisting.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 12:22 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 29-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, felony bail jumping and a probation hold.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 12:37 p.m. A 21-year-old male subject was arrested for disorderly conduct after causing issues at his workplace.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 1:35 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (82-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Intoxicated Driver – 2:32 p.m. Officers responded to a single vehicle crash. Minor injuries sustained. The 51-year-old male driver/subject was determined to be impaired. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense) and cited for inattentive driving.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 3:12 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 25-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
WEST: Death Investigation – 5:13 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (74-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Check Person – 6:02 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. The subject was transported to detox. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Final outcome pending.
WEST: Stolen Vehicle – 6:51 p.m. A subject stole a vehicle and struck a wood pile causing minor damage. The victim and several others detained the subject until officers arrived. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Probable cause developed to charge the subject with several criminal offenses. Final outcome pending. Investigation continuing. *Subject transported to Winnebago.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 10:35 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
10/04
MIDTOWN: Intoxicated Driver – 3:19 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver/subject (29-year-old male) drove away. Spikes deployed which were successful. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense) and eluding.