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 1/16/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 1/17/2024, MPD received 435 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 (57),East (62), Midtown (79), North (85), South (77), West (67), 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.
1/16
Priority calls only from 9:15 a.m. to 12:12 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 4:06 p.m. to 6:13 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 10:01 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. due to calls for service.
EAST: Check Person – 9:13 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (under Chapter 51). Contact was made with the subject who was not cooperative with officers. The subject was taken into protective custody and transported to a local facility. The subject was left in the care of medical staff and officers disengaged.
NORTH: Check Area – 9:18 a.m. A victim reported that an unknown male subject displayed a handgun out the window and shouted profanities at them. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:00 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 25-year-old male subject (not on scene when officers arrived). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
NORTH: Armed Robbery – 12:57 p.m. A male subject entered a business (3000 block of E. Washington Ave) and pointed a knife at an employee while demanding money. The subject physically assaulted the employee, stole their car keys and took their vehicle. Vehicle located unoccupied. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:59 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 24-year-old male subject (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
NORTH: Check Person – 2:53 p.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. The subject was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Emergency detention sought/approved. Final placement pending. *The subject was transported to Winnebago.
NORTH: Check Property – 2:53 p.m. Caller reported he accidently discharged his firearm while cleaning it. The caller has a valid CCW license. No injuries or property damage reported/observed. The caller was given a municipal citation for discharge of firearms violation.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:37 p.m. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance. The involved party was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Emergency detention being sought. Final outcome pending. Criminal charges also forthcoming. *The subject was transported to Winnebago.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 6:54 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 52-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for physical abuse of an elder person.
NORTH: Disturbance – 7:45 p.m. Officers responded to a report of an assault involving a juvenile with autism and other developmental disabilities. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Battery – 9:46 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving 6 juveniles. A 15-year-old female subject was determined to be a primary aggressor (no longer on scene). Attempts were made to contact the subject at home but entry was not granted. Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once she is located.
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EAST: Non-Residential Burglary – 12:41 a.m. Officers responded to a business in the 700 block of Cottage Grove Road for an alarm. Officers observed broken glass. The business was cleared with no one located inside. Investigation continuing.