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 09/05/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/06/2024, MPD received 453 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 (92), East (92), Midtown (83), North (80), South (43), West (55), 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.
Priority calls only from 10:25pm to 12:25am due to calls for service.
09/05
CENTRAL: Trespass – 8:07am. Officers responded to University Bookstore where the 31-year-old male suspect was trespassing. The suspect was cited and conveyed to jail.
NORTH: Disturbance – 8:40 am. Officers responded to a school where the 15-year-old female suspect was threatening other students with OC spray. The suspect was conveyed to JRC for disorderly conduct and threatening to use OC spray.
EAST: Traffic Crash – 8:45 am. Officers responded to the 3300 block of E Washington Ave where the 55-year-old male suspect pulled into a parking lot and struck a man standing in the lot. The suspect was cited for operating after suspended and no insurance.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:16 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 51-year-old male suspect grabbed the victim by the hair, slapped her and threw her to the ground. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, battery, false imprisonment, and obstructing.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:04 pm. A victim reported that the 55-year-old female suspect pushed her during an argument and then drove from the residence to a nearby gas station. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and OWI 3rd.
EAST: Death Investigation – 2:05 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a 37-year-old man was found deceased due to an apparent drug overdose. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: OMVWI – 2:32 pm. Multiple witnesses reported seeing the 27-year-old male suspect crash his vehicle and flee the scene near East Springs Dr and High Crossing Blvd. Officers performed a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by the suspect who was arrested and charged with operating after revoked, OWI 5th, failure to install IID, hit and run attended vehicle, and open intox.
NORTH: Threats Complaint – 3:25 pm. Officers investigated a report of a possible sexual assault of a juvenile and threats made. Officers contacted CPS and Journey Mental Health.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:01 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 39-year-old male suspect pushed the victim during an argument. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct. Suspect is at large.
SOUTH: Stolen Auto – 8:40 pm. While stealing his mother's vehicle, the 21-year-old male suspect armed himself with a knife and threatened someone who tried to stop him. The suspect then drove off. Law enforcement agencies in Rock County stopped the suspect vehicle and detained the suspect. MPD officers took custody of the suspect who was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct while armed and OMVWOC.
MIDTOWN: Damage to Property – 9:20 pm. Officers responded to Henry Vilas Zoo where the 39-year-old male suspect damaged a fountain. The suspect was arrested and charged with damage to property and disorderly conduct.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 10:03 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a juvenile was damaging property. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health who supported an emergency detention.
EAST: Trespass – 11:29 pm. Officers responded to the 5100 block of Camden Rd where several callers reported that the 27-year-old male suspect was behaving oddly and had entered two homes. The suspect was arrested and charged with trespass, disorderly conduct, obstructing, and possession of drug paraphernalia.