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 08/22/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/23/2024, MPD received 495 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 (104), East (94), Midtown (88), North (89), South (52), West (59), and Other (9). "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 only from 1:05pm to 3:05pm due to calls for service.
08/22
CENTRAL: Retail Theft – 8:17 am. An officer observed a 39-year-old male suspect enter Walgreens despite being banned from the premises. The suspect was arrested and charged with three counts of felony bail jumping, retail theft and trespass.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 8:23 am. An officer investigating suspicious activity located two suspects (33- and 32-year-old males) who had probable cause for their arrest and warrants. The 32-year-old suspect was newly charged with possession of cocaine.
EAST: Weapons Offense Shots Fired – 12:31 pm. Officers responded to the area of Rethke Ave and Webb Ave for a report of a single shot fired. Officers collected a single fired shell casing. There were no signs of damaged property or reports of injured persons.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 4:19 pm. Officers responded to WI Auto Title Loans where the owner of a vehicle reportedly dropped off the vehicle but the company reported it was not there when they arrived to recover it. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
MIDTOWN: OMVWI – 6:28 pm. Officers responded to N Breese Ter where the suspect vehicle struck several cars and damaged property. The 57-year-old female suspect performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested for OWI 1st offense.
SOUTH: Intoxicated Person – 7:46 pm. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Carver St where a man and woman were passed out on a lawn. The woman was conveyed to the hospital while the 34-year-old male suspect was transported to detox where he was uncooperative, then taken to the hospital for a med clear where he became combative with officers. The suspect was charged with resisting and conveyed to jail.
CITY-WIDE: Assist Police – 8:29 pm. Officers assisted Monona PD and DCSO with a call at a Monona residence.
08/23
CENTRAL: Trespass – 12:14 am. Officers responded to the Monona Terrace parking ramp where the 38-year-old male suspect had set up camp. The suspect was cited for trespass and conveyed to jail.
CENTRAL: Intoxicated Person – 1:02 am. Officers contacted an extremely intoxicated 23-year-old male in the 500 block of State St. He was taken into protective custody and conveyed to detox.