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 07/20/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 07/21/2021, MPD received 463 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 (77), East (88), Midtown (71), North (74), South (48), West (78), and Other (27). "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.
07/20
Priority calls only from 10:24 p.m. to 12:11 a.m. due to calls for service.
CENTRAL: Stolen/Recovered Vehicle – 6:32 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was observed driving recklessly. A young male subject fled from the vehicle and remains at-large. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 9:27 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a suspect (38-year-old female) attempting to obtain a prescription using a false name. The suspect was contacted and found to have outstanding warrants. The suspect was arrested and conveyed to jail.
EAST: Death Investigation – 9:39 a.m. Officers responded to a deceased subject (54-year-old male) at a residence. Medical Examiner's office on scene. Nothing suspicious identified.
NORTH: Crash – 9:55 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pole and two subjects fleeing on foot. One of the subjects/suspects (50-year-old male) was located and cited for hit and run.
NORTH: Check Person – 10:37 a.m. Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject who appeared to be passed out in a vehicle. EMS also responded but no treatment was necessary. The suspect (29-year-old female) was arrested on several outstanding warrants. No new charges substantiated from today's call.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 11:46 a.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (33-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Initial cause of death determined to be suicide. Nothing suspicious identified.
MIDTOWN: Check Person – 6:48 p.m. Officers received a request to check on the welfare of a subject causing a disturbance. The subject was taken into protective custody. Journey Mental Health consulted. Subject was on a Chapter 51 return from another county. Attempts made to convey the subject to Winnebago but at this time not approved. The subject was ultimately released to their care giver at this time.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 8:35 p.m. Officers received a request to check on the welfare of a subject stumbling, shaking and turning blue on W. Gorham St/N. Henry St. Naloxone administered and the subject/suspect (23-year-old male) was conveyed to a local hospital where he was given an order-in citation. The suspect was left in the care of medical staff and officers disengaged.
MIDTOWN: Disturbance – 8:47 p.m. Officers responded to Allied Park area for a report of juvenile victim who was physically assaulted by other juveniles and chased with a knife. A disturbance took place over $5. Areas canvassed for the involved subjects/suspects. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Disturbance – 9:44 p.m. Officers responded to Reindahl Park for a report of a subject who had been stabbed. Victim conveyed to a local hospital. Victim provided vague details on what occurred. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Death Investigation – 11:09 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital after an infant was brought in and pronounced deceased. Child Protective Services plugged in. Investigation continuing.