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 3/25/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 3/26/2024, MPD received 400 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 (67),East (59), Midtown (64), North (83), South (49), West (70), 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.
3/25
WEST: Check Person – 7:02 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. The subject was transported to a local hospital where Journey Mental Health was consulted. Officers disengaged for now. *Officers responded back to the hospital at the request of Journey. Emergency detention sought/approved. Subject placed at a local facility.
NORTH: Sexual Assault of a Child – 8:52 a.m. Officers received a sexual assault of a child report. No immediate safety concerns identified. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Sexual Assault – 9:11 a.m. Officers received a report of sexual assault. Contact made with both parties. Investigation continuing. *The 18-year-old male subject was arrested for 1st degree sexual assault of a child and engaged in repeated sex assault with same child.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 10:15 a.m. A subject reported being sexually assaulted a few weeks ago. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 2:22 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 34-year-old male (not on scene). Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located. *Subject located and arrested for 2nd degree reckless endangering safety, disorderly conduct and a DOC warrant.
EAST: Battery – 4:40 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a male subject (not on scene). The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment for a broken/fractured nose and a chipped tooth. Probable cause developed to arrest the male suspect once he is identified and located.
MIDTOWN: Intoxicated Driver – 5:25 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject (19-year-old male) slumped over in a vehicle in traffic. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense).
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 5:25 p.m. A 30-year-old male subject attempted to flee from officers as loss prevention identified him as the subject stealing merchandise. The subject was apprehended and arrested for retail theft, resisting causing injury and a probation violation.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 11:49 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. The subject was transported to Winnebago.
3/26
WEST: Disturbance – 12:20 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.
EAST: Alarm – 4:06 a.m. Officers responded to an alarm call and observed a 31-year-old male subject who attempted to flee. The subject was apprehended and detained. A crowbar and other evidence of an attempted forced entry into the building are observed. Charges forthcoming.