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 12/11/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/12/2024, MPD received 436 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 (77),East (93), Midtown (82), North (80), South (37), West (57), 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.
12/11
Priority calls only from 10:19pm to 2:20am due to calls for service.
South/Theft from Vehicle – 8:07am: Cash and cards were stolen from an unlocked vehicle. A charge was made to one of the cards. Investigation continuing.
Midtown/Battery – 1:38pm: Officers responded to a disturbance stemming from a vehicle, that was confirmed to be stolen. A 29-year-old male subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), and issued several traffic citations. A 20-year-old male subject was arrested for substantial battery and outstanding warrants. Incident Report on MPD's website completed - https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/newsroom/incidentreports/incident.cfm?id=31285
Midtown/Death Investigation – 7:22pm: Officers responded to a report of a 86-year-old female subject falling down the stairs. Officers arrived and the subject was determined to be deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Investigation continuing.
North/Death Investigation – 9:01pm: Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (65-year-old male). Entry made to the residence and the subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent has a history of health/medical concerns. Nothing suspicious identified.
East/Trespassing – 11:25pm: A 49-year-old male subject caused a disturbance at a business that he caused a disturbance at earlier in the day. The subject was contacted and ultimately arrested for trespassing.
Midtown/Adult Arrested Person – 11:55pm: Officers responded to a local hospital for a 26-year-old male subject refusing to leave the premises. The subject was arrested for trespassing.
Central/Adult Arrested Person – 11:59pm: Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject (20-year-old male) refusing to leave the premises and starting to cause a disturbance. The subject was arrested for trespassing, disorderly conduct, resisting, and making a false 911 call. Additional charges may be forthcoming – investigation continuing.