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 09/26/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/27/2024, MPD received 540 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 (111), East (113), Midtown (90), North (84), South (57), West (71), 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.
09/26
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 5:01 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 36-year-old male suspect and victim were arguing. The suspect threatened the victim and refused to leave. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and multiple counts of bail jumping.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 8:29 am. Officers responded to a school to place a juvenile into protective custody for a Chapter 51 return. The juvenile was transported to a hospital.
EAST: Traffic Crash – 11:02 am. Officers responded to Stoughton Rd at E Washington Ave for a two vehicle crash. The 40-year-old female driver was cited for a red light violation.
NORTH: Check Person – 12:13 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a woman was experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health who supported an emergency detention. The woman was transported to a hospital.
NORTH: Sexual Assault of a Child – 12:52 pm. Officers assisted Dane County Human Services with the investigation into several allegations of sexual assault.
CENTRAL: Strong Arm Robbery – 5:10 pm. Officers responded to W Dayton St and N Broom St where an unidentified suspect attempted to steal the victim's jacket after running into her with a scooter. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Check Person – 5:30 pm. Officers made contact with a juvenile who claimed to have a gun and had made concerning comments at school. Officers determined that the juvenile did not have access to firearms. Officers connected the family with a variety of mental health resources.
SOUTH: Court Order Violation – 8:22 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 19-year-old male suspect had been living despite being court ordered not to be on the premises. The suspect was arrested for violation of court order.
EAST: OMVWI – 11:10 pm. An officer observed the 39-year-old male suspect driving poorly and conducted a traffic stop. The suspect performed poorly on the SFSTs. The suspect was cited for OWI 1st and operating without a valid DL.
CENTRAL: OMVWI – 11:26 pm. An officer observed the 21-year-old female suspect driving on University Ave with her headlights off. The officer conducted a traffic stop and determined the suspect was intoxicated. The suspect was cited for OWI 1st offense.
09/27
WEST: Check Person - 2:58 am. Officers contacted a man standing in the roadway in the 5000 block of Raymond Rd. Officers were unable to identify the man who was nonverbal. Efforts are ongoing to identify the man and connect him with family or caregivers.