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 08/08/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 08/09/2023, MPD received 417 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 (76),East (70), Midtown (86), North (93), South (66), West (71), and Other (9). "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.
08/08
Priority calls only from 11:25 a.m. to 4:13 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Adult Arrested Person – 7:23 a.m. A 61-year-old male subject was taken into custody for causing a disturbance last night. The subject was transported to jail for disorderly conduct.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 8:30 a.m. Two subjects (15-year-old female and 12-year-old female) who were wanted in connect with a stolen vehicle was observed and taken into custody.
WEST: Death Investigation – 9:00 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (49-year-old female). Entry made to the residence and the subject was located deceased. Decedent had a history of medical/health concerns. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 11:39 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (21-year-old male subject). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
SOUTH: Stolen Auto – 12:32 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from the street. The vehicle was left unlocked and had the keys inside of it. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 12:43 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a subject (63-year-old male) bleeding. The subject sustained self-inflicted injuries and was pronounced deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Drug Incident – 2:07 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (28-year-old male). The subject was conveyed to a local hospital and issued a felony order-in for possession of fentanyl.
MIDTOWN: Adult Arrested Person – 3:04 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 42-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and threats to law enforcement.
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person – 10:27 p.m. Officers observed a wanted subject (36-year-old male) and took him into custody. A new charge was also added – possession of meth.
08/09
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:46 a.m. Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject in need of an emergency detention. Journey Mental Health consulted. An emergency detention was sought/approved. Transport to Winnebago pending.
SOUTH: Child Abuse – 2:12 a.m. Officers responded to sounds of a disturbance. A 30-year-old female subject was arrested for physical abuse of a child (3 counts). Child Protective Services notified. Children were left in the care of another family member.
MIDTOWN: Non-Residential Burglary – 4:32 a.m. Officers responded to the zoo for a report of 3 subjects causing damage. Investigation continuing.