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 5/20/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 5/21/2024, MPD received 404 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 (72),East (69), Midtown (64), North (63), South (49), West (77), 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.
5/20
North/Trespass – 6:26am: Officers responded to a report of two subjects sleeping in a hallway of a complex. Two subjects contacted. A 25-year-old male subject refused to identify himself and fled on foot. The subject was apprehended and detained. The subject was armed with a pocket knife and attempted to use it as officers were taking him into custody. The subject was arrested on numerous charges, as well as 3 outstanding warrants. A second subject fled on foot and remains at-large.
Central/Death Investigation – 9:38am: Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject (71-year-old male). Entry made to check on the subject and he was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
South/Domestic Disturbance – 10:54am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
Midtown/Retail Theft – 4:27pm: Officers responded to a retail theft involving a 46-year-old female subject. The subject was transported to jail to post on retail theft citations.
Midtown/Adult Arrested Person – 5:48pm: A 38-year-old male subject, wanted, was taken into custody and transported to jail for outstanding charges of battery and disorderly conduct.
Midtown/Intoxicated Driver – 5:59pm: Officers responded to a report of a crash. A 22-year-old male driver was found to be impaired. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), attempted discharge of bodily fluids and resisting.
East/Adult Arrested Person – 6:30pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 41-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for obstructing, resisting, an outstanding warrant and issued a municipal citation.
Central/Check Person – 8:46pm: Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted, placed into protective custody, and transported to a local hospital where an emergency detention was sought/approved. Final placement pending.
East/Crash – 9:14pm: Officers responded to a two truck vs. squad crash on Stoughton Rd. A 31-year-old male driver struck a Monona PD squad which was conducting a traffic stop. The officer was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver was cited for inattentive driving.