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 10/16/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/17/2024, MPD received 448 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 (68),East (104), Midtown (66), North (73), South (55), West (72), and Other (10). "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.
10/16
Priority calls only from 11:09am to 11:33am due to calls for service.
Priority calls only from 4:22pm to 5:43pm due to calls for service.
West/Death Investigation – 4:26am: Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (87-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
Central/Check Person – 5:58am: A subject was transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Journey Mental Health plugged in. Emergency detention sought/approved. The subject was subsequently transported to Winnebago.
South/Adult Arrested Person – 12:44pm: A 51-year-old female subject was arrested for trespassing. The subject was also charged with battery and disorderly conduct for assaulting a staff member who confronted her as she was banned from the business.
Central/Missing Adult – 2:08pm: A 25-year-old male subject was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. Phone ping conducted. Areas checked. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
East/Crash – 6pm: Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries. A vehicle flopped onto its hood. Investigation continuing.
West/Stolen Auto – 7:17pm: A vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot. Attempt to locate aired. Air tag in the vehicle led officers to its location. No subjects were with the vehicle.
Midtown/Stolen Auto – 8:05pm: A vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
Midtown/Check Area – 8:07pm: Caller reported observing a suspicious interaction involving juveniles, dark clothing, masks, and two vehicles (one of which was reported stolen an hour earlier). Areas checked. Subjects/vehicles not on scene.
West/Attempted Stolen Auto – 8:08pm: A vehicle was reported broken into and damage was done to the steering column.
10/17
South/Recovered Stolen Auto – 1:23am: Monona PD located a stolen vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver/vehicle fled and subsequently crashed. The occupants fled and were apprehended. MPD responded to assist with the crash report. Monona PD handled the charges/arrests.
North/Traffic Arrest – 1:39am: A traffic stop was conducted. The driver (55-year-old male) had an outstanding warrant and was arrested (2nd degree reckless endangering safety).
West/Death Investigation – 2:16am: Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (69-year-old male). Hospice plugged in. Nothing suspicious identified.
East/Trespass – 4:10am: Officers responded to a report of a 52-year-old female subject causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the premises. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.