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City-Wide Notable Calls

MPD Notable Calls 03/04/2022 to 03/07/2022

March 7, 2022 8:16 AM

Chief's Blog

The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to (Friday morning to Monday morning) 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 03/04/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 03/07/2022, MPD received 1,001 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 (192),East (219), Midtown (176), North (167), South (52), West (140), and Other (55). "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.

03/04

EAST: Non-Residential Burglary – 5:08 a.m.  Officers responded to the UW Credit Union where the suspects broke into an ATM.  The suspect vehicle was later located unoccupied and was determined to be reported stolen out of Lodi.  Investigation continuing.

WEST: Death Investigation – 6:59 a.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a subject (89-year-old female) who was having trouble breathing.  MFD paramedics attempted life-saving efforts but were unsuccessful.  Death appears to be related to medical issues.  Nothing suspicious on scene.

MIDTOWN: Intoxicated Driver – 9:00 a.m.  An officer conducted a traffic stop. The officer detected an odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.  The driver/suspect (26-year-old male) performed poorly on field sobriety tests.  Officers searched the vehicle and located marijuana, cocaine and digital scales.  The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense) and possession of cocaine.

MIDTOWN: Bomb Threat – 11:29 a.m.  Officers investigated a report of a bomb threat at a school similar to multiple previous reports.  Investigation continuing.

EAST: Check Person – 11:43 a.m.  Officers responded to a hotel where the subject did not check out at his designated check-out time and refused to leave his room.  Upon officers' arrival, the subject exited his room holding a knife.  The suspect was disarmed and transported to the hospital.  Investigation continuing.

WEST: Sexual Assault of  a Child – 12:48 p.m.  Officers investigated a report of sexual assault of a child.  Child Protective Services notified.  Investigation continuing. 

NORTH: Traffic Arrest – 3:15 p.m.  Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Packers Ave and International Ln.  Officers determined the driver/suspect (29-year-old male) had a warrant for his arrest.  Officers searched the vehicle and located marijuana, oxycodone and cash.  The suspect was arrested for possession with intent to deliver schedule II controlled substance.

EAST: Check Person – 4:59 p.m.  Officers contacted a subject who had made suicidal and homicidal statements and reportedly engaged in self-harm.  The subject was placed in protective custody and transported to a hospital where he kicked and spit at staff.  Probable cause developed to charge the subject.  Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health and the subject was conveyed to a mental health facility.

NORTH: Disturbance – 5:53 p.m.  Dispatch received a call from a witness stating a subject was beaten in the street and then put in a vehicle which left the area.  Officers were unable to locate any involved individuals.  Investigation continuing.

CENTRAL: Check Person – 6:05 p.m.  Officers responded to a residence for a suicidal subject.  The subject was transported to a hospital and left in the care of medical staff.  Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health.

MIDTOWN: Traffic Crash – 7:34 p.m.  Officers responded to the intersection of Nakoma Rd and Waban Hill where the suspect driver (30-year-old male) struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk.  The suspect was cited for inattentive driving.

MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 8:17 p.m.  The victim reported that during an argument, the suspect (37-year-old male) strangled her, pushed her down and dragged her.  The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, battery, and strangulation.

CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 9:10 p.m.  Officers observed a wanted suspect (22-year-old male) on State St.  The suspect was taken into custody and arrested for resist/obstruct in addition to his warrant and conveyed to jail.

NORTH: Residential Burglary – 9:11 p.m.  The victim reported that an unknown suspect entered his residence through a bedroom window and stole cash and jewelry.  Investigation continuing.

NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:14 p.m.  The victim reported that during an argument, the suspect (39-year-old male) grabbed her by the hair, threw her on the bed and strangled her.  The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, strangulation and intimidation of a victim.

SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:18 p.m.  The victims reported that during an argument in a parking lot, a known suspect (30-year-old male) pointed a gun at the victims.  The victims left the area in their vehicle and the suspect followed in his vehicle.  At two different points while the victims were stopped in their vehicle, the suspect exited his vehicle and damaged the victim vehicle.  Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, damage to property and disorderly conduct.  Suspect is at large.

SOUTH: Disturbance – 11:25 p.m.  Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (58-year-old female) was yelling.  Officers determined this suspect has generated numerous calls for service for this behavior.  The suspect was arrested for making unreasonable noise.

WEST: Drug Incident/Investigation – 11:42 p.m.  While conducting a traffic stop, an officer noticed syringes in the back of the vehicle.  After a K9 sniff, officers searched the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia and a controlled schedule IV substance for which the suspect did not have a prescription.  The suspect was arrested for multiple counts of bail jumping, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substance.

03/05

Priority calls only from 1:44 a.m. to 2:43 a.m. due to calls for service.

NORTH: Unwanted Person – 12:03 a.m.  Officers responded to a hotel where the victim reported she asked the suspect (40-year-old male) to leave her room but he refused.  The suspect was arrested for trespassing.

NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:13 a.m.  During an argument, the suspect (36-year-old male) struck the victim in the face with a bottle and fled the scene.  Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic battery.  Suspect is at large.

CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:25 a.m.  Officers responded to the intersection of Wisconsin Ave and Gorham St where a driver had struck a pole with her vehicle.  Officers determined the subject had mental health issues and placed her in protective custody.  The subject was transported to the hospital and left in the care of medical staff.  Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health.

CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 1:18 a.m.  The victim reported that during an argument, the suspect (18-year-old male) strangled her.  Two additional suspects (36-year-old female and 40-year-old male) arrived at the residence and grabbed the victim, dragged her down the stairs and threw her to the ground.  The two older suspects were arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.  The younger male suspect is at large.  Officers developed probable cause to arrest him for domestic strangulation and battery.

CENTRAL: Fight – 1:34 a.m.  Officers responded to a bar in the 500 block of State St where the suspect (21-year-old male) refused to show his ID and attempted to push his way into the bar.  The suspect punched two employees before staff was able to restrain him.  The suspect was arrested for battery.

NORTH: Armed Robbery – 2:11 a.m.  Officers responded to the Kwik Trip where the suspect crawled into a women's bathroom stall and put a facsimile handgun to the victim's head and demanded money.  When the victim did not give the suspect money, the suspect demanded that she perform a sexual act.  The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended shortly thereafter.  The suspect was arrested for attempted armed robbery, attempted 1st degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct while armed.

MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 2:51 a.m.  During an argument, the suspect (36-year-old male) struck the victim in the face several times.  The suspect was arrested for domestic battery and disorderly conduct.

WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 5:18 a.m.  Officers responded to a residence where the suspect and victim were arguing.  The victim reported that the suspect struck her and damaged her car window.  The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, battery and damage to property.

NORTH: Disturbance – 5:28 a.m.  Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (28-year-old female) would not let the victim leave the residence during an argument.  The suspect threatened to harm herself and her child.  The suspect was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.

EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 2:16 p.m.  A driver/vehicle was observed driving recklessly.  Several attempts were made to conduct a traffic stop but the driver/vehicle fled each time.  Driver/vehicle struck a squad.  The driver/suspect (31-year-old male) attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended.  The vehicle was determined to be stolen.  A handgun was located in the vehicle.  The suspect was arrested for reckless endangering safety 2nd degree, operating a motor vehicle without consent, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), resisting/obstructing, fleeing/eluding and several traffic citations. 

EAST: Stolen Auto – 4:02 p.m.  A vehicle was reported stolen.  The vehicle was left unlocked, unoccupied and had the keys in it.  Attempt to locate aired.  The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. 

MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:25 p.m.  Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention.  Final outcome/destination pending. 

WEST: Child Abuse – 5:39 p.m.  Officers received a report of child abuse.  A 33-year-old female suspect was arrested for physical abuse of a child. 

SOUTH: Drug Incident – 6:27 p.m.  Officers responded to a report of a subject down on a sidewalk.  The subject/suspect (17-year-old female) was conveyed to a local hospital.  The suspect admitted to drug use.  The suspect has an outstanding bench warrant for which she will be conveyed to jail once discharged from the hospital. 

WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 8:45 p.m.  A 55-year-old male suspect was arrested for theft and bail jumping (2 counts) after Verona PD became in contact with the suspect (MPD cases). 

SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 9:07 p.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-year-old male suspect.  The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived.  Investigation continuing. 

SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:18 p.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance involving multiple subjects.  Investigation continuing. 

CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 11:35 p.m.  A 26-year-old male wanted subject/suspect was observed on W. Gorham Street. The suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended.  The suspect was arrested on outstanding charges. 

03/06

Priority calls only from 2:46 a.m. to 7:22 a.m. due to calls for service.

Priority calls only from 9:10 p.m. to 10:52 p.m. due to calls for service. 

MIDTOWN: Weapons Violation – 1:05 a.m.  Two subjects arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds.  Investigation continuing. 

CENTRAL: Disturbance – 2:20 a.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 26-year-old female suspect.  The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and battery. 

WEST: Disturbance – 3:08 a.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 17-year-old female suspect.  The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived.  Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once she is located. 

SOUTH: Weapons Violation – 3:16 a.m.  Officers received a report of a disturbance involving an intoxicated armed suspect (25-year-old male).  The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed.  A loaded handgun was located/recovered. 

MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 4:39 a.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 29-year-old male suspect.  The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.  Additional charges may be forthcoming. 

NORTH: Drug Incident – 5:40 a.m.  Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive subject.  CCR performed until EMS arrived.  The subject was conveyed to a local hospital.  The subject admitted to taking pills in an attempt to end their life.  Journey Mental Health consulted.  Final outcome pending.  **Safety plan developed.  Subject released from the hospital. 

EAST: Stolen Auto – 9:29 a.m.  A vehicle was reported stolen.  Attempt to locate aired.  The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. 

CENTRAL: Aggravated/Substantial Battery – 3:15 p.m.  Officers responded to a report of a battery.  Suspect identified and contacted.  Journey Mental Health consulted.  Final outcome pending.  Charges also forthcoming.  **Subject transported to Winnebago.

SOUTH: Sexual Assault – 4:35 p.m.  Officers received a report of a sexual assault.  Investigation continuing. 

EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:29 p.m.  Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old male suspect.  The suspect was arrested for battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim. 

EAST: Juvenile Arrest – 8:03 p.m.  A 15-year-old female was conveyed to the Juvenile Reception Center on outstanding charges (criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct while armed). 

NORTH: Drug Incident – 8:34 p.m.  A 29-year-old female suspect was arrested for possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor bail jumping and felony bail jumping. 

WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 9:21 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver and passenger both fled on foot.  The driver/suspect (25-year-old male) was apprehended.  The passenger remains at large.  The suspect was arrested for resisting and provided several traffic citations.  Investigation continuing. 

03/07

MIDTOWN: Check Area – 3:26 a.m.  A caller reported an armed robbery which limited information.  Areas checked.  No concerns identified. 

Posted by: Chief Barnes

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