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 11/02/2020 through 6:00 a.m. on 11/03/2020, MPD received 351 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 (52), East (71), Midtown (58), North (61), South (32), West (51), and Other (26). "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.
11/02
Priority calls only from 8:06 p.m. to 8:54 p.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Stolen Vehicle – 8:42 a.m. A moped was reported as stolen. Attempt to locate aired. The moped was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases. **The moped was later located and recovered.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 11:01 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (78-year-old male). Nothing suspicious observed. Medical Examiner's office responded.
SOUTH: Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 11:37 a.m. A vehicle stolen out of Sun Prairie was located unoccupied in the Town of Madison. MPD assisted.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 2:12 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a subject in need of mental health services but refusing to voluntarily admit. The subject subsequently caused a disturbance. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was placed under protective custody and admitted to the hospital for further evaluation.
CENTRAL: Stolen Vehicle – 4:40 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was observed and a traffic stop was attempted but the vehicle/occupant(s) fled. Investigation continuing.
MIDTOWN: Weapons Offense – 7:28 p.m. Officers responded to Lumley Rd for multiple reports of shots fired. Areas checked. Casings located/recovered. Investigation led to two subjects engaged in a disturbance where the suspect (33-year-old male) fired the gun multiple times. Probable cause developed to arrest/charge the suspect once he is located. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 9:13 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance between two subjects (female victim and 22-year-old male suspect). The suspect was arrested/charged with disorderly conduct and bail jumping.
11/03
CENTRAL: Check Person – 12:07 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 1:58 a.m. Officers made contact with a suspicious vehicle on N. Thompson. The driver/suspect (27-year-old male) admitted to having THC in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded a loaded handgun which was stolen. The suspect was arrested/charged with possession of THC and receiving stolen property.
MIDTOWN: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:00 a.m. Officers responded for a subject at a local hospital was need of an emergency detention/transport to Winnebago.