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 02/07/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 02/08/2023, MPD received 383 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 (63),East (74), Midtown (63), North (84), South (42), West (38), and Other (19). "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.
02/07
Priority calls only from 7:06 p.m. to 8:26 p.m. due to calls for service.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 6:31 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (98-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
CENTRAL: Sexual Assault of a Child – 10:31 a.m. Officers responded to a sexual assault of a child report. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Missing/Runaway Juvenile – 10:42 a.m. A 14-year-old female was reported as missing/runaway. Attempt to locate aired. The juvenile was entered as missing/runaway in the appropriate databases.
EAST: Death Investigation – 12:50 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (56-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Decedent has a history of using drugs and the death is believed to be an overdose. Nothing suspicious identified at this time. Autopsy pending.
CENTRAL: Damage to Property – 12:55 p.m. A victim reported that 4 subjects caused damage to her vehicle. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 1:33 p.m. A U-Haul van was reported as stolen (not returned by the renter). Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
CENTRAL: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:07 p.m. A subject in need of a transport to Winnebago was conveyed to a local hospital for a medical clearance. Transport to Winnebago started around 4:10 a.m.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 6:35 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 60-year-old male subject. The subject was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the subject once he is located.
NORTH: Disturbance – 6:53 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 19-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for physical abuse to a child, disorderly conduct and a probation/parole hold.
EAST: Found Person – 8:22 p.m. A runaway/missing juvenile was located in Georgia. MPD assisted with getting family members connected to the police department in Georgia to arrange for the juvenile to return home.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 9:21 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted and the 32-year-old male driver attempted to flee on foot. The subject was apprehended and arrested for possession to intent to distribute designer drugs, resisting and a probation hold.