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 11/02/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/03/2023, MPD received 431 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 (72), East (93), Midtown (68), North (69), South (50), West (63), and Other (16). "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 2:03pm to 2:30pm and from 6:52pm to 10:56pm due to calls for service.
11/02
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 8:55 am. Officers responded to a residence where a 66-year-old man was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Battery – 9:59 am. Officers responded to the 4000 block of Monona Dr where two male suspects (17 and 15 years old) punched and kicked the victim. Officers developed probable cause to charge the 17-year-old suspect with battery, disorderly conduct and physical abuse of a child. Suspects are at large. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 10:42 am. Officers responded to a residence where an 88-year-old woman was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Check Property – 11:52 am. A caller to dispatch reported he saw a gun in a backpack at school. Officers contacted MMSD staff and responded to the school. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Battery – 12:59 pm. Officers responded to the area of E Washington Ave and N Franklin St where a group of suspects was assaulting a victim with a board. The suspects were arrested and conveyed to jail. Charges include disorderly conduct while armed, 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, battery and bail jumping.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 4:13 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a 71-year-old man was found deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 4:52 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 50-year-old male suspect was yelling and damaging property in the home. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. The suspect caused a second disturbance at which point officers consulted with Journey Mental Health. The suspect was then placed into protective custody and conveyed to detox.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 6:03 pm. Officers responded to a residence where a 24-year-old male suspect was threatening a family member while armed. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 7:58 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 30-year-old male suspect slapped and punched the victim, threw her to the ground and threatened to kill her. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct, battery, and bail jumping. Suspect is at large.
11/03
EAST: Death Investigation – 3:10 am. Officers responded to a residence where a family member found a 92-year-old man deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.