Daily Calls: October 19 - October 20, 2026

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The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last 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.

Number of calls

From 6:00am on October 19 to 6:00am on October 20, we received 464 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: 79
  • East: 103
  • Midtown: 83  
  • North: 80
  • South: 45
  • West: 63
  • 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.

Notable calls

Monday, October 19:

Priority calls only from 12:33pm to 3:23pm due to calls for service. 

  • 5:52am – West – Death Investigation: Officers responded, along with EMS, to a pulseless non-breathing subject (58-year-old male). Lifesaving measures attempted but they were not successful. Medical Examiner's office notified. Nothing suspicious identified.  
  • 10:22am – West – Mental Health Conveyance: CARES requested for a subject with mental health issues.  CARES received a first party refusal, so officers were requested to respond.  Officers made contact with the subject who was not cooperative with them. Officers went to place the subject into protective custody who actively fought them and tried to disarm them. The subject was transported to a local hospital for a Chapter 51 return. The subject continued to not be cooperative and kicked numerous officers. Probable cause developed to charge the subject. The subject was transported to Winnebago for placement. 
  • 11:39am – Midtown – Death Investigation: Officers responded to an odor complaint coming from an apartment unit where the resident (71-year-old female) had not been seen in several weeks. Entry made to the residence. The subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
  • 12:29pm – East – Disturbance: Officers responded to a residence for a disturbance that involved the use of bear mace. Contact made with a 19-year-old male subject who had been sprayed with the bear mace. The subject advised that his ex (19-year-old female) came to the residence to retrieve her belongings when an argument started. The female subject kicked the door in and sprayed the male subject. The female subject left the residence. The male subject was arrested on outstanding probable cause. The female subject was arrested for criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct while armed, and possession of OC spray with intent to cause injury.
  • 10:38pm – East – Check Person: Caller reported they were suicidal. Caller/subject contacted and voluntarily transported to a local hospital. The subject was left in the care of medical staff. Officers disengaged.

Tuesday, October 20:

  • 12:09am – North – Traffic Arrest: A traffic stop was conducted as the officer observed a subject (69-year-old male) who had an active warrant.  The passenger (57-year-old female) was found to also have an outstanding warrant. Both subjects were transported to jail.
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