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 9/17/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 9/18/2024, MPD received 536 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 (100),East (97), Midtown (98), North (81), South (73), West (73), and Other (14). "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.
9/17
South/Check Person – 7:17am: Officers responded to a report of a subject with a knife. Contact made with the subject, who was cooperative. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Final outcome pending.
Central/Aggravated Battery – 10:11am: A subject reported being battered on State Street the previous night. The subject was evaluated at a local hospital. Investigation continuing.
East/Domestic Disturbance – 10:42am: Officers responded to a disturbance. Contact made with several subjects. A subject was transported to a local hospital where an emergency detention was sought. Final outcome/placement pending. Criminal charges also being pursued. Investigation continuing. *Emergency detention approved and the subject was transported to Winnebago.
Central/Crash – 12:39pm: Officers responded to a vehicle vs. bicycle crash. Investigation continuing.
East/Damage to Property – 12:59pm: Officers responded to a business for a property damage complaint. Investigation continuing.
West/Domestic Disturbance – 2:58pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 30-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic substantial battery, domestic disorderly conduct, and domestic criminal damage to property.
North/Strong Armed Robbery – 3:50pm: Caller/victim reported that two subjects grabbed cash from them and fled on foot. The subjects had arranged to meet for the purchase/sale of an item. Investigation continuing.
Midtown/Check Person – 5:57pm: Officers responded to a report of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted, placed into protective custody, and transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. Final outcome pending. *Subject voluntary/cooperative and officers were able to disengage.
Midtown/Domestic Disturbance – 11:14pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 36-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
9/18
East/Crash – 1:41am: Officers responded to a report of a crash. A motorcyclist was found to have crashed into a residence. The driver sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The driver was cited for failure to maintain control.