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 10/04/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/05/2023, MPD received 446 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 (62),East (91), Midtown (78), North (83), South (51), West (73), and Other (8). "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.
10/04
Priority calls only from 3:41 p.m. to 5:44 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 6:19 p.m. to 3:12 a.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Disturbance – 4:23 a.m. Officers were flagged down regarding an injured female subject. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Limited information provided by the subject on what occurred. Officers followed a blood trail to a residence and made contact with a male subject who reported that the female subject was drunk, refused to leave his residence and punched a glass window. The 31-year-old female subject was cited for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
NORTH: Crash – 7:56 a.m. Officers responded to a motorcycle vs. vehicle crash (Aberg Ave/Packers Ave). The motorcyclist was conveyed to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The other driver was cited for failure to yield.
MIDTOWN: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 8:00 a.m. A 16-year-old female subject was reported as missing/runaway. The juvenile has a history of running away. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
MIDTOWN: Hit-and-Run/Crash – 12:24 p.m. Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash. Fitchburg PD were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle matched the description of the vehicle that fled the crash. 3 occupants were detained by Fitchburg PD. A 15-year-old male subject was cited for hit-and-run. A firearm was recovered from the vehicle. The vehicle was also determined to have been stolen. Additional charges may be forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:30 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 61-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, battery and criminal damage to property.
EAST: Traffic Arrest – 2:25 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted. An uninvolved 20-year-old female subject attempted to interject herself into the traffic stop. The subject was given opportunities to walk away but she would not comply. The subject pulled out her pepper spray and threatened the officer. The subject was arrested for resisting, possessing CS gel and threats to law enforcement.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 3:31 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for battery, strangulation and disorderly conduct. A 23-year-old female subject was cited for disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:52 p.m. A 45-year-old male subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant. A search of the residence led to the recovery of 18+ bicycles. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 4:34 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a 51-year-old female subject causing a disturbance and threatening people. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Child Abuse – 5:25 p.m. Officers dispatched to sounds of slapping noises at a hotel room. Contact made with two adults and four children. Concerns for the care of the children noted. Child Protective Services notified. Probable cause not developed at this time. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Theft – 6:52 p.m. A 51-year-old male subject was arrested for theft and misdemeanor bail jumping.
CENTRAL: Assist Other Agency – 8:44 p.m. Officers responded to assist Capitol PD with a report of a subject carrying an automatic rifle on capitol grounds. The subject was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:19 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 22-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
10/05
CENTRAL: Check Area – 12:48 a.m. Officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the area of Williamson St/Few St. A caller reported someone shot at their vehicle as they were traveling on Williamson St. The vehicle was damaged by gunfire. No injuries reported. A building was also struck by gunfire. Casings located/recovered. Investigation continuing.