The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to from Friday 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 12/15/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/18/2023, MPD received 1,074 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 (198),East (217), Midtown (161), North (194), South (99), West (182), 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.
12/15
Priority calls only from 11:13 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 2:37 p.m. to 10:43 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 4:00 a.m. A stolen vehicle was observed and a traffic stop was conducted. A 48-year-old female subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a non-support warrant. A 36-year-old female subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent (passenger) and a probation/parole warrant. Vehicle recovered and Sun Prairie PD was notified of the stolen/recovered vehicle.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 7:01 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 33-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and domestic battery.
WEST: Child Neglect – 9:00 a.m. Officers responded, along with Child Protective Services, to investigate a child neglect report. No charges substantiated at this time. Family will be provided additional resources.
WEST: Check Person – 11:21 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was located/contacted and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. A safety plan was created and officers disengaged.
MIDTOWN: Child Abuse – 12:36 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance/child abuse involving a 42-year-old female (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once she is located/contacted.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 2:15 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male subject refusing to leave the premises. The subject was contacted and resisted officers. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct (2 counts), resisting and lewd/lascivious behavior.
WEST: Child Abuse – 2:25 p.m. Officers responded, along with Child Protective Services, to a report of child abuse. No concerns identified at this time and officers disengaged.
CENTRAL: Missing Adult – 2:31 p.m. A 70-year-old female subject was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
WEST: Sexual Assault – 2:33 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance/sexual assault. A 20-year-old female subject was arrested for strangulation (2 counts), 2nd degree sexual assault, false imprisonment (2 counts), criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
WEST: Check Person – 3:07 p.m. Officers responded, along with Child Protective Services, to check the welfare of several children. CPS removed several children from the home. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Retail Theft – 7:09 p.m. Officers responded to a report of retail theft by a 33-year-old male subject. The subject attempted to escape from officers. The subject was arrested for retail theft and resisting.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 11:07 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health supported the emergency detention and the subject was subsequently transported to Winnebago.
12/16
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 12:02 a.m. A traffic stop was attempted and the driver/vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was observed again later and a traffic stop was attempted again. The driver/vehicle stopped. A 28-year-old male subject was arrested for eluding and a probation hold. The subject was also issued several traffic citations.
CENTRAL: Fight – 1:38 a.m. Officers observed a large fight break out in the middle of Gorham St. A 21-year-old male subject was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting and a probation hold. A 22-year-old male subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing. A 23-year-old male subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Found Person – 3:30 a.m. A non-verbal adult was located outside without proper clothing for the weather. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. The subject's home was located and officers ultimately disengaged.
NORTH: Crash – 4:34 a.m. Officers responded to a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle crash in the 1700 block of Packers Ave. It was reported that the vehicle involved did not remain on scene. The pedestrian died. MPD Traffic Specialist and the Medical Examiner's office responded. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Missing Person – 9:20 a.m. An 80-year-old male subject was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. Areas checked. The subject was located safe and returned home.
EAST: Child Abuse – 1:09 p.m. Officers received a report of child abuse. Child Protective Services plugged in. No charges substantiated at this time.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 3:06 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 37-year-old male subject refusing to leave the premises. The subject was contacted and he resisted officers. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting and misdemeanor bail jumping (2 counts).
CENTRAL: Crash – 6:11 p.m. A 37-year-old female driver/subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense) and hit-and-run after crashing into a parked vehicle and a tree.
NORTH: Intoxicated Driver – 10:07 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the 37-year-old male driver/subject was found to be impaired. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), possession of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle and traffic citations for deviating from traffic lane and failure to control vehicle.
EAST: Disturbance – 10:28 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 55-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
12/17
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:54 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving two 24-year-old male subjects. Both subjects were arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Battery – 8:00 a.m. A 34-year-old male subject at a local hospital fought with security (a security guard was bit and had their glasses and watch broken). The subject was arrested for battery to a healthcare worker and criminal damage to property.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 9:54 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. Keys to the vehicle were taken from another vehicle that was left unlocked. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Check Property – 11:38 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress (suspect known to the victim). Contact was made with a subject who was interviewed and ultimately released. No charges substantiated at this time.
WEST: Strong Armed Robbery – 2:23 p.m. A subject stole cash from a victim. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Battery – 4:36 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 43-year-old male subject at a local hospital. The subject was arrested for battery to a healthcare worker, disorderly conduct, bail jumping and a probation hold.
WEST: Retail Theft – 5:24 p.m. A subject stole merchandise from a jewelry store and fled on foot. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Death Investigation – 5:35 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (57-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent had a history of drug/alcohol use. Nothing suspicious identified at this time. Autopsy pending.
WEST: Disturbance – 5:42 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 16-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct (2 counts).
SOUTH: Check Person – 8:13 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a suicidal subject. The subject was transported to a local hospital. The subject was admitted and officers disengaged.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:13 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 60-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 9:14 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was located/contacted and transported to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health plugged in and supported an emergency detention. Final outcome/placement pending.
12/18
CENTRAL: Traffic Stop – 12:17 a.m. A traffic stop was conducted and a 39-year-old female subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense). During this call, a separate subject/driver crashed into a parked vehicle nearby. This driver was found to be impaired as well and was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense).
SOUTH: Drug Incident – 12:30 a.m. Officers responded to a 32-year-old male subject experiencing a drug overdose. Naloxone administered which revived the subject. The subject was provided a felony order-in for possession of narcotics Schedule I/II and a probation violation.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:35 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance (reference illegal drugs) involving a 46-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for 1st degree reckless endangering safety and disorderly conduct while armed.