Police Incident Reports

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Incident Report for Case #2012-212872

Incident Type

Battery

Incident Date

07/29/2012 - 3:23 AM

Address

900 block Vilas Ave.

Arrested

Esteban R. Bernard, age 26, Madison
Mr. Bernard was arrested for Substantial Battery and Possession with Intent to Deliver THC.

Roberto A. Martinez, age 29, Madison
Mr. Martinez was arrested for Party To A Crime - Substantial Battery, and for Bail Jumping.

Victim(s)

Male, age 28, Madison

Details

A 28-year old man was pistol whipped inside a Vilas Ave. apartment early Sunday morning. He told police that the suspect is his neighbor, and that this neighbor had accused him of stealing money. During the investigation, officers found evidence of a small marijuana grow operation inside the suspect's apartment. A search warrant was executed and evidence seized. The primary suspect, Mr. Esteban R. Bernard was arrested for Substantial Battery and Possession with Intent to Deliver THC (marijuana). The victim said several other men were in the area during the assault. One was arrested following a traffic stop near South Park Street. A handgun was recovered from beneath the seat of the car he was driving and he was taken into custody for Party To A Crime (PTAC) of Substantial Battery.

Released 07/31/2012 at 3:29 PM by PIO Joel DeSpain

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