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 03/14/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/15/2024, MPD received 449 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 (94), East (88), Midtown (72), North (57), South (57), West (71), and Other (10). "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 for service only from 10:07pm to 12:04am.
03/14
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 8:27 am. Officers responded to a residence where a man was experiencing delusions after consuming illegal drugs. CARES was also on scene. Officers transported the man to the hospital.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 8:37 am. Officers responded to a residence to check a man's welfare at his mother's request. Officers dialogued with the man and consulted with Journey Mental Health before disengaging. Officers returned later to the residence as the man had stabbed himself. MFD paramedics transported him to the hospital.
SOUTH: Traffic Crash – 9:09 am. Officers responded to the westbound beltline near Rimrock Rd where a 21-year-old female driver rear ended a car in front of her. The driver was cited for driving too fast for conditions.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 1:32 pm. Officers contacted a 43-year-old male suspect who had a warrant for his arrest. The suspect was newly charged with resisting and conveyed to jail.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 2:26 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 35-year-old male suspect kicked in the door and threatened and battered the victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
CITY-WIDE: Assist Police – 5:35 pm. Officers responded to 900 E Broadway where 10 dogs escaped from a vehicle and bit a Monona police officer. The dog owners managed to contain the dogs just before Madison officers arrived on scene.
EAST: Check Person – 5:51 pm. Officers responded to a residence where staff reported that the 55-year-old female suspect was arguing and had armed herself with a box cutter. Officers determined the suspect had warrants for her arrest. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to jail.
MIDTOWN: Robbery – 8:28 pm. The victim reported she was shopping at Hy-Vee when an unidentified suspect grabbed her wallet out of her hand and fled the scene. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Sexual Assault – 8:48 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported an unidentified male sexually assaulted her and stole her phone and cash. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:26 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 25-year-old female suspect slapped the victim during an argument. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery.
03/15
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:07 am. Officers responded to a residence where a neighbor reported hearing sounds of an argument and a man threatening to kill people. A 42-year-old male suspect was arrested and cited for disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Traffic Crash – 1:02 am. Officers responded to Aberg Ave at Shopko Dr where a 20-year-old male suspect was found unresponsive in his vehicle. EMS transported the suspect to the hospital. Charges may be forthcoming. Investigation continuing.