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MPD Notable Calls 10/12/2020 to 10/13/2020

October 13, 2020 8:39 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 10/12/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 10/13/2020, MPD received 317 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 (56), East (76), Midtown (38), North (54), South (37), West (50), 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.  

 

10/12

Priority calls only from 11:30 a.m. to 12:13 p.m. due to calls for service.

CENTRAL: Threats Complaint – 8:54 a.m.  A victim reported being threatened by a known suspect (21-year-old male).  Probable cause developed to charge the suspect, once he is located.  Investigation continuing.

WEST: Disturbance – 9:13 a.m.  Officers responded to a subject attempting to cut herself.  The subject was detained and conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation.  The subject had superficial cuts to her legs.  Journey Mental Health consulted.  An emergency detention was sought and approved.  A placement for the subject was located. 

SOUTH: Juvenile Complaint – 9:15 a.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a juvenile out of control.  Contact made with the juvenile and his mother.  Plan developed.  The juvenile remained in the home and officers disengaged.

SOUTH: Residential Burglary – 9:44 a.m.  A caller reported that his house and vehicle keys were stolen from his residence.  The caller's vehicle was also stolen.  Attempt to locate aired.  The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.   

WEST: Intoxicated Driver – 11:28 a.m.  Officers responded to a crash on Junction Rd/Mineral Point Rd.  The suspect driver (43-year-old male) failed to yield the right of way and his vehicle was struck.  The suspect was found to be impaired.  The suspect was arrested/charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (6th offense).  The other involved driver was not injured. 

SOUTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 11:34 a.m.  A 16-year-old male was reported as missing/runaway.  No immediate safety concerns identified.  Attempt to locate aired.  The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.

CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:11 p.m.  Officers responded to a store where a suspect (45-year-old male) was causing a disturbance.  The suspect threatened officers and a store employee.  The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct (two counts) and threats to law enforcement (two counts).

NORTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 12:44 p.m.  A 14-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway.  Attempt to locate aired.  The juvenile was listed as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.

MIDTOWN: Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 3:52 p.m.  Officers responded to a report of a vehicle that was in the caller's yard and had collided with a tree.  The vehicle was unoccupied.  The vehicle was determined to be reported stolen.  Area canvassed.  No suspect(s) located. 

EAST: Weapons Offense – 6:11 p.m.  Officers responded to reports of shots fired between vehicles near Stoughton Rd/Pflaum Rd.  A vehicle/occupants involved were contacted by officers.  The driver of the vehicle reported that they rear ended a vehicle at the stop light and when they went to make contact with the other vehicle/driver that the driver aggressed upon them.  The driver of the rear vehicle retreated to their vehicle and drove away.  The suspect vehicle/driver fired a shot.  A shell casing was recovered at the scene.  No injuries.  Incident Report on MPD's website completed. 

CENTRAL: Sexual Assault – 6:28 p.m.  Officers investigated a sexual assault.  The victim was conveyed to a local hospital.  Suspect identified.  Investigation continuing. 

NORTH: Death Investigation – 9:38 p.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a pulseless non-breathing subject.  Lifesaving measures attempted but were not successful.  The subject (81-year-old female) was pronounced deceased.  Nothing suspicious observed.  Medical Examiner's office responded. 

SOUTH: Check Property – 11:03 p.m.  Officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired on Bram St.  Areas checked.  No evidence of shots fired located. 

CENTRAL: Disturbance – 11:54 p.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old male.  The suspect was contacted and cited for disorderly conduct.  Officers were called back later in the night regarding the same suspect still causing a disturbance.  The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct, bail jumping (misdemeanor) and bail jumping (felony). 

NORTH: Armed Robbery – 11:55 p.m.  Officers responded to the 4800 block of Hayes Road for an armed robbery.  Two victims were walking on Hayes Rd when a suspect approached them, pulled out a gun and demanded money.  The suspect fled on foot.  Incident Report on MPD's website completed. 

10/13

Priority calls only from 12:27 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. due to calls for service.

NORTH: Check Property – 12:10 a.m.  Officers responded to reports of shots fired on Lorena Parkway.  Areas checked.  No evidence of shots fired located.

MIDTOWN: Check Property – 12:20 a.m.  Officers responded to reports of shots fired on Mohawk Drive.  Areas checked.  No evidence of shots fired located.

EAST: Disturbance – 2:44 a.m.  Officers responded to a business for an unwanted subject/suspect (44-year-old male).  The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended.  The suspect was arrested/charged with resisting and cited for trespassing. 

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