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 2/27/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 2/28/2024, MPD received 412 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 (61),East (82), Midtown (69), North (77), South (45), West (66), and Other (12). "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.
2/27
Priority calls only from 1:13 p.m. to 4:43 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 5:37 p.m. to 7:37 p.m. due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 9:05 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 4:39 a.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a 34-year-old male subject causing a disturbance and assaulting a medical staff member. The subject was arrested for battery to health care worker.
WEST: Death Investigation – 4:54 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a report of a deceased subject (66-year-old male subject). The decedent passed away after battling cancer. Medical Examiner's office on scene. Nothing suspicious identified.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 10:10 a.m. A 41-year-old female subject was arrested for trespassing and misdemeanor bail jumping.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 11:18 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (55-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent had a history of heavy alcohol use. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 1:50 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 32-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
WEST: Disturbance – 2:14 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 31-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Disturbance – 2:49 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving several subjects. A handgun was displayed but not pointed at anyone. Not all parties on scene when officers arrived. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Intoxicated Driver – 3:02 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver who struck another vehicle and fled the scene. Shortly after this call came in dispatch received a report of a rollover crash with the two occupants fleeing on foot. A 21-year-old male subject and 18-year-old male subject were located and detained. Other subjects arrive on scene and were hostile towards officers. Monona PD responded to assist. The 21-year-old male subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), possession with intent to deliver THC and felony bail jumping. The 18-year-old male subject was released from the scene.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 3:42 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving one victim and two suspects (whom had fled the scene prior to officers' arrival). Investigation continuing.
EAST: Intoxicated Driver – 4:12 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a driver/vehicle striking an occupied vehicle that was parked. The driver (64-year-old male) was found to be impaired. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (4th offense) and cited for various traffic violations.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 6:18 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. Emergency detention sought and approved. Transport to Winnebago pending.
CENTRAL: Trespassing – 8:30 p.m. Officers responded to a report of several subjects doing drugs and causing disturbances at businesses. A 20-year-old male subject was contacted and resisted officers. He was arrested for resisting, attempted battery to law enforcement, trespassing and outstanding probable cause from a previous incident. A 36-year-old male and 33-year-old male subjects interjected themselves in this situation and despite being given chances to walk away they continued their behavior and were ultimately arrested for obstruction and trespassing. The 33-year-old was also arrested for resisting. A 4th subject (49-year-old male subject) was also arrested for trespassing.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 8:50 p.m. Officers responded to a report of shots being fired at a subject. Contact made with a 44-year-old male subject. No disturbance or shooting found to have occurred. The subject was arrested for swatting, felony bail jumping and obstructing.