The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to is derived from notes provided by MPD Officers-In-Charge (OIC) at the end of their shifts. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered by an OIC from those in the field who were actively working cases. The OIC is sharing what they were being told, in the moment. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as officers, detectives and investigators continue their work.
From 6:00 a.m. on 11/13/2019 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/14/2019, MPD received 406 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 (81), East (84), Midtown (63), North (57), South (51), West (55), and Other (15). "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.
NORTH: Battery – 5:57 a.m. Officers responded to Kipling Drive for a disturbance involving two subjects (male victim and a 56-year-old female suspect). The victim sustained visible injuries. The suspect was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 9:26 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject (56-year-old female). The subject was located and taken into protective custody. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital for an evaluation. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was ultimately admitted at the local hospital.
NORTH: Fraud – 1:36 p.m. Officers responded to PLS Check Cashers on E. Washington Ave for a suspect (32-year-old male) attempting to cash stolen checks. The suspect was contacted and arrested for fraudulent writings.
SOUTH: Check Person – 2:00 p.m. Officers responded to a South district residence to check the welfare of a subject (14-year-old male). The juvenile was contacted. A safety plan was established with the juvenile and his family.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 3:13 p.m. Officers responded to Walmart on Nakoosa Trail for a suspect (30-year-old female) committing retail theft. The suspect lied about her identity to officers. The suspect was arrested and charged with retail theft, obstructing, misuse of electronic devices and bail jumping.
NORTH: Domestic Disturbance – 3:25 p.m. Officers responded to a North district residence for a domestic disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 20-year-old male suspect). The suspect threatened the victim and physically assaulted her. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, intimidating a victim, battery and 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:19 p.m. Officers initially responded to the area of Park St/Vilas for a crash where one of the involved drivers fled from the scene. Officers were later contacted by a business about a subject who appeared confused and was making concerning statements. The subject was contacted by officers and determined to be the driver who fled the scene. MPD Mental Health Officer plugged in. The driver/subject (38-year-old female) was taken into protective custody and conveyed to a local hospital due to her history of mental health concerns. The subject was subsequently admitted to the local hospital.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 5:36 p.m. Officers responded to a Midtown district residence and made contact with a juvenile (14-year-old male) and his parent. Journey Mental Health consulted. Safety plan developed. The juvenile remained in the care his mother. Officers disengaged from the home.
EAST: Threats Complaint – 6:34 p.m. Officers made contact with two juveniles and their families regarding some concerning communicating taking place between the juveniles over social media. Both families were cooperative. No enforcement action found necessary at this time.
WEST: Carjacking – 8:41 p.m. Officers responded to the KFC on Mineral Point Rd for an attempted carjacking. The two male suspects displayed a knife to the victim. The suspects fled. The victim was not harmed. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. **This incident is believed to be connected to the entry below on S. High Point Rd.
WEST: Robbery – 8:50 p.m. Officers responded to the 400 block of S. High Point Rd for a carjacking. While the victim (male) was sitting in his vehicle he was approached by four males (believed to be juveniles). One of the suspects threatened the victim with a knife and proceeded to steal the victim's vehicle. The victim was not harmed. The victim's vehicle was located unoccupied a few blocks away. Incident Report on MPD's website completed. **This incident is believed to be connected to the entry above at the KFC on Mineral Point Rd.
EAST: Death Investigation – 9:42 p.m. Officers responded to an East district residence to check the welfare of a subject (71-year-old female). Entry was made to the home and the subject was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious observed on scene.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 1:33 a.m. Officers responded to the area of N. Park St/Langdon St for an unwanted subject/suspect (42-year-old male). When officers went to make contact with the suspect, the suspect pushed the officers and resisted their detention. The suspect was taken into custody, conveyed to a local hospital for a medical clearance and was subsequently transported to jail for disorderly conduct and resisting.
CITY-WIDE: Assist Law Enforcement – 3:08 a.m. MPD responded to assist Sun Prairie PD with a vehicle they located unoccupied and running. There were concerns for the welfare of the driver. MPD assisted by using our Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and located the driver within a few minutes. The driver appeared to have slipped on ice, hit his head and had been out in the elements for some time. Sun Prairie PD has the lead on this incident.