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 12/26/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/27/2023, MPD received 335 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 (79), Midtown (41), North (67), South (33), West (51), and Other (7). "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 5:35pm to 8:00pm and from 10:30pm to 1:20am due to calls for service.
12/26
CENTRAL: Adult Arrested Person - 5:33 am. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle associated with recent thefts from auto. The 26-year-old driver was arrested on the outstanding probable cause. The passenger, also a 26-year-old male, was arrested for identity theft.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 5:41 am. A care giver reported an elderly woman strayed from her residence. Officers located her in the basement of the building.
MIDTOWN: Battery – 8:58 am. Officers responded to a residence where the 34-year-old female suspect threw a bottle at a caregiver. The suspect was charged with battery.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:38 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the victim reported the 33-year-old male suspect pushed her down a flight of stairs and took her phone. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim.
EAST: Arson – 3:29 pm. Officers responded with MFD to an unoccupied apartment for a smell of smoke. Several items throughout the apartment had been set on fire. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Stolen Auto – 4:19 pm. A victim reported her vehicle was stolen from the 500 block of East Bluff. Officers spotted the vehicle driving at a high rate of speed after a citizen called in a reckless driving complaint in the area. Officers located the vehicle unoccupied. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Damage to Property – 4:05 pm. The owner of Dubai restaurant reported his business was broken into and vandalized. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Traffic Crash – 5:22 pm. A pedestrian crossing the street near the intersection of S Thompson Dr and Droster Rd was struck by a motorist. The driver was not speeding and is not suspected of being impaired.
EAST: Check Person – 8:02 pm. Officers and MFD responded to a residence where a child locked himself in a room and was unable to open the door. Fire breached the door. The child was unharmed.
NORTH: Check Person – 10:06 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 36-year-old female suspect had become intoxicated and was making suicidal statements. Officers placed the suspect into protective custody and transported her to a hospital. At the hospital the suspect caused a disturbance and was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 11:08 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 28-year-old male suspect pushed the victim and prevented her from leaving. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct, battery and false imprisonment.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 11:28 pm. A victim reported her vehicle was stolen from Wittwer Rd. The vehicle was listed as stolen and an ATL was aired.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 11:36 pm. Officers responded to the Super 8 motel where during an argument, the 22-year-old male suspect punched the victim, pushed him into a wall and struck him with a towel rack. The suspect was arrested for physical abuse of a child. CPS was notified.
12/27
EAST: Recovered Stolen Auto – 2:07 am. An officer recovered a vehicle stolen out of Monona.