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MPD Notable Calls 05/04/2020 to 05/05/2020

May 5, 2020 9:07 AM

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The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to is derived from notes provided by MPD Officers-In-Charge (OIC) at the end of their shifts. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered by an OIC from those in the field who were actively working cases. The OIC is sharing what they were being told, in the moment. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as officers, detectives and investigators continue their work.

From 6:00 a.m. on 05/04/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/05/2020, MPD received 338 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 (42), East (59), Midtown (53), North (76), South (33), West (53), and Other (22).  "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.  

 

05/04

**Priority calls only from 2:43 p.m. to 5:39 p.m. due to calls for service.

**Priority calls only from 9:53 p.m. to 12:03 a.m. due to calls for service. 

NORTH: Disturbance – 8:33 a.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a subject causing a disturbance.  The subject was found to be intoxicated.  No charges were substantiated.  The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for a medical clearance and was subsequently transported to Detox. 

CENTRAL: Stolen Vehicle – 9:24 a.m.  Officers received a report of a stolen vehicle.  Attempt to locate aired.  The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.  Investigation continuing. 

CITY-WIDE: Attempt to Locate – 10:43 a.m.  Officers were requested to check the welfare of a child at a residence.  The child was located and no concerns were identified.  Child Protective Services updated.   

EAST: Disturbance – 1:07 p.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (male victim and 24-year-old female suspect).  The suspect was cited for disorderly conduct and multiple traffic citations. 

CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 1:10 p.m.  Officers responded to a deceased subject (57-year-old female).  The decedent had a history of medical concerns and alcohol use.  Nothing suspicious observed.  Medical Examiner's office responded.  Autopsy pending.  Investigation continuing.

CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 1:41 p.m.  Officers responded to a report of a subject/suspect (40-year-old male) causing a disturbance.  The suspect was contacted by officers who attempted to de-escalate him.  The suspect was not cooperative.  The suspect was conveyed to jail to post on a city disorderly conduct citation. 

SOUTH: Information – 1:56 p.m.  Officers met with a victim (minor) who reported inappropriate contact by an unknown suspect.  Investigation continuing. 

MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 2:27 p.m.  Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the BP convenience store on Verona Rd.  Witnesses reported several shots were fired from inside a vehicle that was occupied by two subjects.  No reports of injuries at this time.  A shell casing was recovered.  Incident Report on MPD's website completed.  Investigation continuing. 

NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 4:00 p.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 27-year-old male suspect).  The suspect approached the victim (known to him), spit at her and got in her face which resulted in the victim stumbling backwards.  The suspect was contacted and probable cause was developed to arrest/charge him with domestic disorderly conduct. 

WEST: Check Person – 4:52 p.m.  Officers received a request to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject.  The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody.  The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation.  The subject was released to a responsible party.  No further action deemed necessary by officers.    

MIDTOWN: Check Person – 4:53 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject.  The subject was located semi-conscious.  The subject regained consciousness and was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation.  Journey Mental Health consulted.  The subject was admitted to the hospital.  An emergency detention may be sought.  Investigation continuing. 

NORTH: Information – 6:56 p.m.  A missing juvenile was located and the juvenile reported inappropriate contact with two adult males.  Investigation continuing. 

NORTH: Missing Adult – 7:34 p.m.  Officers received a report of a missing adult (26-year-old male).  Attempt to locate aired.  Areas checked.  Investigation continuing. 

NORTH: Armed Robbery – 8:43 p.m.  Officers responded to a robbery at Tobacco Outlet on N. Sherman Ave.  The suspect robbed the store at gunpoint and fled on foot.  Investigation continuing. 

SOUTH: Assist Police – 9:48 p.m.  Officers responded to a report of shots fired and a subject shot on Badger Lane.  Town of Madison Police has the lead on this investigation.  MPD provided mutual aid. 

SOUTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 10:00 p.m.  Officers received a report of a missing/runaway juvenile (14-year-old female).  Attempt to locate aired.  Areas checked.  The juvenile has a history of running away.  The juvenile was located and allegations of physical abuse and sexual abuse were reported.  Child Protective Services notified.  Investigation continuing. 

CENTRAL: Check Person – 10:16 p.m.  Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject.  The subject was contacted.  The subject was found to be in violation of his parole as he admitted to smoking marijuana.  The subject/suspect (22-year-old male) was arrested on a probation/parole hold and a new disorderly conduct charge. 

 

05/05

NORTH: Weapons Offense – 12:40 a.m.  Officers responded to a report of a subject with a rifle.  The subject was contacted and was cooperative.  No charges were substantiated.  Officers disengaged. 

Posted by: Chief Wahl

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