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 04/24/2025 through 6:00 a.m. on 04/25/2025, MPD received 506 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 (105), East (104), Midtown (87), North (84), South (50), West (70), and Other (6). "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 2:10pm to 3:45pm due to calls for service.
04/24
EAST: Assist P&P – 7:36 am. P&P requested that officers stand by while they searched a home. Officers took into custody a 49-year-old female suspect who had a warrant for her arrest.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 8:50 am. Officers responded to a business where the 34-year-old female suspect stole sodas, jumped on benches, knocked over tables and ripped down signs. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for a mental health evaluation. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for disorderly conduct, damage to property and discharging bodily fluids at public safety worker.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 8:53 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 38-year-old male suspect entered the residence through a window after the victim denied entry at the front door. The suspect grabbed the victim and took her phone. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct and domestic intimidation of a victim.
SOUTH: Check Person – 9:50 am. Officers placed into protective custody a woman who was running in traffic. She was transported to a hospital.
EAST: Check Person – 12:36 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a woman had jumped off a balcony. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. MFD paramedics transported the subject to a hospital.
SOUTH: Traffic Crash – 1:17 pm. Officers responded to the intersection of Beld St and S Park St where a vehicle collided with a pedestrian. The 18-year-old male pedestrian was cited for sudden pedestrian movement. The 50-year-old male driver was cited for operating after suspended.
SOUTH: Battery – 1:55 pm. Officers investigated a report of a juvenile having struck another juvenile during a playground confrontation. A restorative justice referral is pending for the 12-year-old female suspect.
SOUTH: Sexual Assault of a Child – 3:02 pm. Officers made contact with a juvenile who reported that a 19-year-old male suspect sexually assaulted and battered her. Investigation continuing. Suspect is at large.
SOUTH: Assist Police – 8:17 pm. Officers assisted Monona PD with a crash investigation.
EAST: Traffic Arrest – 9:03 pm. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle that was interfering in a traffic stop. The 27-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a firearm.
04/25
EAST: Check Person – 12:39 am. Officers responded to a residence where a man reported someone was threatening to shoot him. Officers located no signs of a disturbance and determined the man may be experiencing mental health issues.
EAST: Drug Incident – 1:41 am. Officers contacted a 53-year-old suspect sleeping in his car at a gas station. Officers located oxycodone, methamphetamine, cocaine and Adderall in the vehicle. The suspect was arrested and charged with multiple drug related offenses.
EAST: Suspicious Person – 1:49 am. A witness reported seeing the 22-year-old male suspect entering parked vehicles. The suspect was arrested and charged with trespass to vehicle and possession of cocaine.