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 12/28/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/29/2023, MPD received 326 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 (52), East (67), Midtown (51), North (70), South (33), West (45), 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.
Priority calls only from 6:20pm to 8:40pm and from 2:20am until 6:00am due to calls for service.
12/28
MIDTOWN: Residential Burglary – 6:20 am. A victim reported an unidentified suspect threw a brick through a window at his residence and stole a gaming console. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 8:07 am. A victim reported she left her car running while parked on the street. When she returned to the vehicle, it was gone. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 8:38 am. Officers responded to a residence where a 55-year-old woman was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 2:03 pm. A victim reported the U-Haul truck he rented was stolen. He had left the keys to the truck in an unlocked vehicle. The truck was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
EAST: Suspicious Person – 3:22 pm. Employees at Dick's Sporting Goods reported a man in the store who was behaving suspiciously and then dropped a gun as he was exiting the store. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with resisting and carrying a concealed weapon.
EAST: Death Investigation – 3:28 pm. Staff at Motel 6 located a 25-year-old man deceased in a bathroom. Officers and MFD paramedics responded. Drug residue and paraphernalia were located on scene. Nothing suspicious.
CITY-WIDE: Stolen Auto – 4:26 pm. Two vehicles were left running in the parking lot at UW Credit Union, 278 Junction Rd. The suspect vehicle, stolen out of Deforest, pulled into the lot and two suspects exited and got into the running cars. The owner of one of the cars exited the credit union and pulled the suspect from it. The other suspect drove off in the other vehicle which was listed as stolen and an ATL aired. The suspect vehicle was tracked and eventually located unoccupied. One 24-year-old male passenger in the suspect vehicle was arrested. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 9:56 pm. An officer observed a vehicle parked in a no trespassing area. Three subjects approached the vehicle and then went into a restaurant. The officer contacted the group and located a firearm on a 24-year-old male. The suspect was cited for carrying a concealed weapon.
12/29
NORTH: Disturbance – 12:54 am. Officers responded to the DoubleTree where a 28-year-old female suspect had assaulted another guest. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and battery.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 2:26 am. Officers responded to a hospital to assist Journey Mental Health with an emergency detention.
MIDTOWN: OMVWI – 2:34 am. Officers observed a vehicle disabled in front of a residence on S Park St after it struck the house. The 28-year-old male driver was arrested for OWI 2nd.