The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to from Wednesday 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 11/22/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/27/2023, MPD received 1,515 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 (231), East (333), Midtown (235), North (281), South (167), West (218), and Other (50). "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.
11/22
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 6:20 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Final outcome pending.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 7:29 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a residence. The vehicle was left running, unlocked and unoccupied. *Vehicle later located/recovered and returned to its registered owner.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 8:05 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject shouting and carrying a knife. The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Final outcome pending.
WEST: Crash – 1:53 p.m. Witnesses observed a 44-year-old male driver/subject driving aggressively, hit a curb, hit a tree and a utility box then continue driving (cutting off another vehicle) with airbags deployed and the vehicle partially dragging a tree. Officers located the subject who was sitting next to his vehicle with a beer next to him. The subject denied that he was driving and refused field sobriety tests. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital and provided a felony order-in for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (5th offense). The subject was also cited for operating after revocation and hit-and-run.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 5:13 p.m. A vehicle was reported not returned/stolen from a car rental agency. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 5:58 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted on a stolen vehicle. A 32-year-old male subject/driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent.
WEST: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 6:30 p.m. A 15-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 6:47 p.m. A subject was placed into protective custody and transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Final outcome pending. *The subject was transported to Winnebago.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:06 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 73-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 10:38 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 40-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 11:07 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted on a stolen vehicle. A 53-year-old male subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent and bail jumping. Additional charges may be forthcoming as stolen property was in the vehicle.
11/23
Priority calls only from 10:41 p.m. to 4:32 a.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Battery – 1:47 a.m. A 56-year-old male subject was arrested for battery (after assaulting a staff member at a local hospital) and transported to jail.
WEST: Disturbance – 2:15 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 38-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for battery.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 6:00 a.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being physically assaulted the night before. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 7:12 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 2:22 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (59-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 5:46 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 38-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 8:07 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 19-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located. *Subject located/arrested.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:40 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 28-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for stalking, domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct, unlawful use of a computerized communication system, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:36 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 33-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 10:04 p.m. Officers responded to what was originally reported as a disturbance. A 34-year-old male subject was arrested on a probation/parole violation. No new charges from the incident today were established.
MIDTOWN: Attempted Stolen Auto – 10:12 p.m. A vehicle was parked at a convenience store with 2 subjects going into the store and one subject remaining in the backseat of the parked vehicle. An unknown male subject entered the driver's side vehicle (after getting out of another vehicle that had pulled into the lot) but once realized it was occupied got out and fled in the vehicle they originally arrived in. Areas checked – no subjects/vehicle located.
NORTH: Missing Adult – 10:17 p.m. A 79-year-old female subject was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases. Numerous resources utilized on this call. Silver Alert was about to be released when an officer observed the subject's vehicle driving. A stop was conducted to check the welfare of the subject who explained she was lost. The subject was reunited with her family.
MIDTOWN: Stolen Auto – 10:30 p.m. A vehicle was reported as stolen. The vehicle was left running, unlocked and unoccupied. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. *Vehicle located/recovered and returned to its owner.
11/24
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:03 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 55-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:35 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 31-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and a probation/parole hold.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Driver – 2:03 a.m. Officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on E. Johnson St at N. Blount St. A 20-year-old male driver/subject struck several parked vehicles. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense).
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 2:22 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance with a possible gun involved. A 38-year-old male subject attempted to flee when officers arrived but he was apprehended. The subject resisted officers. The subject was arrested for possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and a probation/parole hold. A second involved party was not contacted at this time but probable cause was developed to arrest this subject once they are located.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 7:49 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 25-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Child Abuse – 10:36 a.m. Officers investigating a possible child abuse incident. Child Protective Services plugged in. Safety plan in place. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Other – 1:52 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a horse running down Portage Road causing traffic issues. The horse was safely detained and taken back to its owner.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 2:09 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 48-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct, obstruction and misdemeanor bail jumping.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 2:13 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 33-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 2:53 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 20-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
WEST: Check Area – 3:42 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a gun. Subjects not on scene when officers arrived. Areas/addresses checked. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Crash – 5:21 p.m. Officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the beltline near John Nolen Drive. Two subjects were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 6:25 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of a mental health evaluation. The subject attempted to leave the hospital after a suicide attempt using pills. The subject was placed into protective custody and is awaiting an evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Final outcome pending. *Emergency detention not approved. Safety plan in place. Officers disengaged.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 9:47 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
WEST: Check Person – 10:15 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted. No legal action deemed necessary and officers disengaged.
SOUTH: Battery – 11:25 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-year-old female subject who assaulted a Metro Bus Driver. The subject was arrested for battery to a public vehicle operator and disorderly conduct. A 35-year-old female subject attempted to interject in the investigation. She was arrested for obstructing, resisting and possession of drug paraphernalia.
11/25
Priority calls only from 6:33 p.m. to 7:12 p.m. due to calls for service.
SOUTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 12:36 a.m. A 15-year-old male subject was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases. The juvenile has a history of running away.
NORTH: Disturbance – 12:59 a.m. Officers responded to the 4800 block of Hayes Rd for a disturbance involving a knife. Officers arrived quickly on scene and contacted a 31-year-old female subject who resisted being detained. The subject threatened officers. A knife was located/recovered. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed, resisting, intimidation of a victim, threats to law enforcement, trespass after notification and a probation hold. An incident report was released on MPD's website regarding this call - https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/newsroom/incidentreports/incident.cfm?id=30686
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:58 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 25-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
WEST: Death Investigation – 7:00 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (82-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 7:48 a.m. A wanted subject (48-year-old male) was located and taken into custody on a probation/parole hold and a new charge of resisting.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 11:23 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (72-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
CENTRAL: Non-Residential Burglary – 12:15 p.m. Items were reported missing/stolen from a business. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Weapons Offense – 2:16 p.m. Officers responded to reports of shots fired between vehicles. An occupied home was struck. No injuries sustained. Areas checked. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Drug Incident – 3:00 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (46-year-old female). Naloxone administered which was successful. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital and given an order-in for possession of heroin.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 4:22 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (51-year-old male). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Disturbance – 4:35 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 20-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 7:30 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject (44-year-old male). The subject resisted officers. The subject was arrested for resisting and cited for trespassing.
11/26
Priority calls only from 2:41 a.m. to 8:29 a.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 1:58 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a 33-year-old male subject stumbling around and attempting to stop vehicles. The subject was contacted and was uncooperative. The subject was arrested for resisting.
EAST: Disturbance – 2:27 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving an unknown subject. The victim sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was conveyed to a local hospital. Investigation continuing. *A 42-year-old male subject was arrested for substantial battery.
CENTRAL: Non-Residential Burglary – 3:22 a.m. Officers responded to a break-in at a convenience store. A 41-year-old male subject was arrested for burglary, criminal damage to property, theft and resisting.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 4:30 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 31-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property and resisting.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 11:35 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted as she was attempting to harm herself. The subject was taken into protective custody and transported to a local hospital. Final outcome pending.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:36 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 81-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 5:24 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 17-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for physical abuse to a child, criminal damage to property, domestic misdemeanor intimidation of a witness and disorderly conduct.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 6:09 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 25-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 7:55 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, battery and strangulation.
SOUTH: Crash – 8:59 p.m. Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on John Nolen Drive/Lakeside St. A subject was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A driver was issued a citation for failure to yield.
NORTH: Check Area – 11:54 p.m. Officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the 800 block of Troy Drive. An occupied residence was struck. No injuries reported. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:55 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 37-year-old male subject (at-large). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
11/27
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:59 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 19-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for resisting, obstructing, attempted battery to a law enforcement officer, misdemeanor bail jumping and discharging bodily fluids.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:44 a.m. An officer located an occupied stolen vehicle and made contact with the 27-year-old male subject/occupant. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent and possession of meth. Vehicle recovered/towed.