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 05/22/2025 through 6:00 a.m. on 05/23/2025, MPD received 489 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 (92), East (102), Midtown (78), North (79), South (66), West (61), and Other (11). "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.
05/22
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 5:54 am. A victim reported that the 33-year-old male suspect coerced her into composing a text message recanting her statement regarding a previous incident. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for intimidation of a victim. Suspect is at large.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 8:02 am. Officers responded to a residence where a 92-year-old woman had passed away. Nothing suspicious on scene.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 12:20 pm. Officers responded to a residence where the 29-year-old male suspect battered the victim. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic battery and disorderly conduct. Suspect is at large.
MIDTOWN: Assist Police – 1:40 pm. Monona PD engaged in a pursuit on the westbound beltline. The suspect vehicle crashed at Verona Rd and the beltline. Madison PD handled the crash investigation.
EAST: Assist EMS/Fire – 4:54 pm. Officers responded to Motel 6 for a man who had possibly overdosed. Officers administered naloxone and revived the patient. MFD paramedics transported the man to the hospital. No charges were substantiated.
EAST: Check Property – 8:37 pm. Officers responded to the 300 block of Dempsey Rd for reports of shots fired. No evidence of shots fired was located.
EAST: Hit and Run Crash – 9:28 pm. Officers responded to the 400 block of Milky Way where the 26-year-old female driver crashed into a parked car and fled the scene. The suspect was cited for hit and run.
CENTRAL: Stolen Auto – 11:00 pm. The victim reported he exited his vehicle to make a delivery and an unidentified suspect got into his car and drove away. Officers checked the area and reviewed city camera footage but did not locate the vehicle or suspect. An ATL was aired and the vehicle was listed as stolen.
05/23
EAST: Damage to Property – 2:42 am. Officers responded to US Bank where the 22-year-old male suspect threw rocks at the windows. The suspect was arrested and charged with damage to property.