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 2/18/2025 through 6:00 a.m. on 2/19/2025, MPD received 365 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 (48),East (66), Midtown (60), North (78), South (35), West (70), and Other (8). "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.
2/18
Midtown/Intoxicated Driver – 5:14am: Officers responded to a report of a driver (21-year-old male) passed out in a vehicle in traffic. The subject was contacted and found to be impaired. The subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
Central/Adult Arrested Person – 10:28am: Officers responded to a request to check the welfare of a subject (22-year-old male). The subject was in a restricted area of a building and was not following directions from staff. CARES initially responded to contact the subject. The subject was transported to a local hospital for a medical clearance. The subject was subsequently conveyed to jail on an outstanding warrant.
West/Death Investigation – 1:45pm: Officers received a request to check the welfare of an 86-year-old female subject. Entry made to the residence and the subject was located deceased. Nothing suspicious identified.
Midtown/Theft – 2:04pm: Officers responded to a retail theft in progress involving a 41-year-old male subject. Subject no longer on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the subject, who remains at-large.
East/Death Investigation – 7:27pm: Officers responded to a report of a 71-year-old male subject who was unresponsive. DNR in place. Nothing suspicious identified.
North/Domestic Disturbance – 7:28pm: Officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a 47-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
Central/Domestic Disturbance – 11:34pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for battery (2 counts), criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct (all domestic-related charges).
2/19
East/Traffic Arrest – 12:26am: A traffic stop was attempted. The driver/vehicle fled. Monona PD picked up on the vehicle and also attempted a stop. The driver/vehicle fled through numerous jurisdictions. Tire deflation devices deployed and were successful. Two subjects (37-year-old male and 29-year-old female) were detained. The male subject was arrested for fleeing/eluding and a probation violation. The female subject was arrested for fleeing/eluding.
East/Disturbance – 1:05am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting.
Central/Disturbance – 2:19am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 38-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct.