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 09/19/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/20/2024, MPD received 530 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 (102), East (104), Midtown (100), North (74), South (53), West (81), and Other (16). "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 5:25pm to 9:15pm due to calls for service.
09/19
SOUTH: Disturbance – 8:27 am. Officers responded to Tellurian detox where the 43-year-old male suspect was yelling and threatening staff. The suspect was arrested and cited for disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:26 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 35-year-old female suspect struck two victims and a 16-year-old male suspect put a victim in a headlock. The male suspect was charged with battery and conveyed to JRC. The female suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery.
CITY-WIDE: Assist Police – 9:56 am. Dodge County had probable cause to arrest a 37-year-old female suspect who was believed to be in Madison. MPD officers located the suspect, took her into custody and transferred her to the care of Dodge County law enforcement.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 2:14 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported that she stabbed the 26-year-old male suspect in self-defense while he was battering her. The suspect was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and conveyed to jail on a probation hold. Domestic charges will be forthcoming. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Check Person – 2:39 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a man was experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health who supported an emergency detention. The man was placed into protective custody and transported to a hospital.
EAST: Disturbance – 2:43 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 23-year-old male suspect had threatened the leasing agent. The suspect had probable cause for his arrest stemming from two previous cases. The suspect was arrested and newly charged with disorderly conduct, resisting and threats to law enforcement.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 6:18 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 63-year-old male suspect was acting strangely while armed with a handgun. The suspect was arrested and charged with endangering safety/reckless use of firearm, resisting, and receiving stolen property.
NORTH: Hit and Run – 9:47 pm. Officers responded to the intersection of Packers Ave and Tennyson Ln where a car struck a man and left the scene. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 9:53 pm. Dispatch received numerous calls regarding the 24-year-old male suspect's disorderly behavior. The suspect was reportedly running in traffic, screaming at people and knocking on doors. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting and bail jumping.
09/20
NORTH: Armed Robbery – 12:17 am. The juvenile victim was walking in the 4000 block of E Washington Ave when two unidentified juvenile suspects approached him, demanded his money and put him in a headlock. One of the suspects reportedly brandished a knife before both suspects fled. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Hit and Run – 1:23 am. Officers responded to the area of the W Beltline frontage road and Curry Pkwy where a vehicle lost control, took out several traffic signs and rolled over. A witness reported seeing two people flee the scene. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Theft – 3:35 am. Officers responded to the 700 block of E Washington Ave where they located the 23-year-old male suspect in possession of stolen property. The suspect was charged with receiving stolen property and conveyed to jail.