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 03/31/2022 through 6:00 a.m. on 04/01/2022, MPD received 340 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 (57), East (82), Midtown (61), North (66), South (20), West (44), and Other (10). "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 6:42pm to 8:12pm due to calls for service.
03/31
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 4:17 am. During an argument the suspect (44-year-old male) punched and strangled the victim and held a knife to her throat. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic 2nd degree reckless endangerment, strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct while armed.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 9:08 am. A family member discovered the subject (69-year-old female) deceased in her residence. The death appears to be related to a medical condition. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiner responded.
WEST: Adult Arrested Person – 10:02 am. Verona PD arrested a suspect (30-year-old male) wanted by Madison PD on charges of domestic battery and disorderly conduct. Verona PD turned over custody of the suspect to MPD and he was conveyed to jail.
NORTH: Traffic Arrest – 10:14 am. Officers stopped a vehicle traveling 60 mph in a 35 mph zone. An officer observed a handgun in the vehicle, at which point the two occupants/suspects (17- and 22-year-old males) were ordered out of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded illicit drugs and paraphernalia. The suspects were arrested and charged with possession w/ intent THC and possession of sched II narcotic. The 17-year-old suspect was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
NORTH: Information – 11:14 am. Officers investigated a report of alleged sexual assault of a child. CPS was notified.
WEST: Check Person – 11:38 am. The wife of a subject reported him missing when he did not return home from the grocery store. Officers located the subject and CARES (Community Alternative Response Emergency Services) team members made contact with him. A safety plan was put in place and the subject returned to his home.
EAST: Check Person – 1:02 pm. Officers made contact with a subject who was making suicidal statements. The subject was placed into protective custody and admitted to a hospital.
NORTH: Runaway Juvenile – 2:48 pm. A mother reported her 14-year-old daughter ran away. An ATL was aired and the juvenile was listed as missing.
NORTH: Check Person – 2:59 pm. Officers made contact with a subject who was jumping in and out of traffic. The subject returned to the men's shelter but officers were called back to the shelter where the subject was causing a disturbance. Officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. The subject was placed into protective custody and conveyed to a mental health facility.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:42 pm. Hospital staff requested that MPD respond for a patient who was placed under an emergency detention. Officers conveyed the patient to a mental health facility.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 5:43 pm. During an argument, the suspect (50-year-old female) struck the victim in the face. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 8:02 pm. Officers responded to the area of N Stoughton Rd and E Washington Ave for a suspect (41-year-old female) causing a disturbance. While officers spoke with the suspect, the suspect punched a family member who was on scene. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery and taken to jail.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 8:30 pm. During an argument, the suspect (36-year-old male) ripped the victim's clothing and scratched her as he attempted to pull her out of a car they were traveling in. The suspect then kicked the victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 10:03 pm. The victim reported that during an argument the suspect (23-year-old female) yelled at him, scratched him and ripped his shirt. The victim reported a previous incident in which the suspect armed herself with a knife and threatened to stab him. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct while armed.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 10:13 pm. Officers responded to the Salvation Army for a suspect (30-year-old female) who punched a hole in a glass door, pulled a fire alarm and aggressively advanced on staff. The suspect was arrested and charged with damage to property, disorderly conduct and pulling a fire alarm.