The information provided below about some of the calls officers responded to (Friday morning to Monday morning) 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 12/10/2021 through 6:00 a.m. on 12/13/2021, MPD received 939 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 (150),East (207), Midtown (134), North (168), South (86), West (145), and Other (49). "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.
12/10
Priority calls only from 5:40 p.m. to 11:37 p.m. due to calls for service.
NORTH: Traffic Crash – 7:39 a.m. Officers responded to the intersection of Portage Rd and Rieder Rd where the victim vehicle was waiting to make a turn when the suspect vehicle collided into it at a high rate of speed. The victim did not report any serious injuries. The suspect/driver (62-year-old male) was transported to the hospital. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Adult Arrested Person – 11:54 a.m. Officers made contact with a suspect (31-year-old female) who had probable cause for her arrest. The suspect was taken into custody and taken to jail for domestic battery, disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
CENTRAL: Traffic Arrest – 11:58 a.m. On officer observed a driver/suspect (24-year-old female) run a red light. The suspect was arrested for operating after revoked and cited with a traffic violation.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 1:03 p.m. A neighbor requested that officers check the welfare of a subject. Officers discovered the subject (58-year-old female) deceased in her residence. Nothing suspicious on scene. Medical examiner responded.
MIDTOWN: Strong Arm Robbery – 3:26 p.m. A suspect (13-year-old male) stole a necklace from the victim. Officers made contact with the suspect who admitted to taking the necklace. The suspect was charged with strong arm robbery and released to his mother.
SOUTH: Check Person – 3:27 p.m. Officers attempted to locate a subject who was reportedly suicidal and armed with a handgun. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Mental Health Conveyance – 4:27 p.m. Officers transported a subject who was under a Chapter 51 commitment to Winnebago.
NORTH: Traffic Crash – 5:05 p.m. A subject walking through the Pick N Save parking lot was struck by a vehicle and dragged a short distance. The driver of the vehicle was cooperative and stated she didn't see the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Armed Robbery – 6:46 p.m. A victim reported he was walking on Clyde Gallagher Ave when the suspect exited a vehicle, pointed a gun at him and stole cash from him before fleeing the area. There were many inconsistencies in the victim's story. Investigation continuing.
WEST: Robbery – 7:21 p.m. Officers responded to the Walgreens at 7810 Mineral Point Rd where the suspect approached the cashier and demanded money. The suspect threatened to shoot employees but no gun was seen. Suspect is at large. Investigation continuing. Incident report completed on MPD website.
CENTRAL: Disturbance - 7:58 p.m. Officers responded to the 300 block of N Bassett St where the suspect was demanding money from the victims, who were his former employers, and threatening them. Officers arrested the suspect and charged him with disorderly conduct and resisting.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:07 p.m. During an argument, the suspect (20-year-old male) struck the victim in the face. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery and disorderly conduct.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 8:31 p.m. During an argument, the suspect (29-year-old male) grabbed the victim and tried to pull her into a room. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and several counts of bail jumping.
CENTRAL: Domestic Disturbance – 10:35 p.m. Officers responded to a residence where the suspect (36-year-old female) and victim were arguing. The suspect ripped a door off its hinges. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
12/11
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:58 a.m. Staff at a group home reported that the suspect (34-year-old male) had threatened one of the caregivers with a cane. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.
EAST: Disturbance – 1:22 a.m. Officers responded to Ho Chunk casino where staff had asked the suspect (55-year-old male) to leave but he refused. The suspect threatened staff while taking an aggressive posture. Officers arrested the suspect on a probation hold.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 7:53 a.m. During an argument, the suspect (34-year-old female) scratched the victim. The suspect was arrested for domestic battery.
SOUTH: Adult Arrested Person – 8:54 a.m. Officers made contact with a suspect (44-year-old male) who violated his P&P supervision. The suspect was conveyed to jail.
CENTRAL: Recovered Stolen Auto – 12:18 p.m. Officers on patrol located a stolen vehicle in the 800 block of E Mifflin St. The registered owner was notified.
EAST: Stolen Auto – 3:56 p.m. A traffic stop was conducted on a stolen vehicle. The driver/suspect (18-year-old male) was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without consent and possession with intent to deliver Schedule I narcotics.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 4:27 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (54-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
SOUTH: Check Person – 5:39 p.m. Officers responded to sounds of a disturbance. Contact made with several subjects. No concerns identified.
SOUTH: Disturbance – 7:53 p.m. Officers responded to the mall for a disturbance. The female suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once she is identified and located.
EAST: Disturbance Unwanted Person – 11:42 p.m. Officers responded to a business for an unwanted subject who was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the premises. The subject was contacted, advised he needed to leave the property and was told he was banned from returning. The subject ultimately left the property.
12/12
WEST: Stalking Complaint – 12:01 a.m. A caller reported being harassed/stalked by a female suspect. Investigation continuing.
SOUTH: Domestic Disturbance – 12:08 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-year-old male suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 12:53 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 42-year-old female suspect. The suspect was not on scene when officers arrived. Probable cause developed to arrest the suspect once she is located.
EAST: Non-Residential Burglary – 12:54 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress. A vehicle was observed leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Building cleared. Unknown if anything is missing at this time. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Check Person – 7:39 a.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. The subject was contacted and conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was left in the care of medical staff and officers disengaged.
EAST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:00 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a 47-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
WEST: Stolen Auto – 10:24 a.m. A vehicle was stolen from a parking lot. The vehicle was unlocked and had a key inside of it. Attempt to locate aired. The vehicle was listed as stolen in the appropriate databases.
NORTH: Missing Adult – 11:20 a.m. A 28-year-old male was reported as missing. Attempt to locate aired. The subject was listed as missing in the appropriate databases. **Subject contacted police and indicated he was fine.
WEST: Crash – 12:51 p.m. Officers responded to a rollover crash at S. Whitney Way/Schroeder rd. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Disturbance – 1:44 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for ongoing disturbances between neighbors/juveniles. A 33-year-old female suspect was arrested for reckless endangering safety (party to a crime). A juvenile required stitches at a local hospital. Varying accounts of what occurred provided by those on scene. Investigation continuing.
NORTH: Death Investigation – 2:03 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (88-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
EAST: Death Investigation – 2:21 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (63-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
WEST: Death Investigation – 4:32 p.m. Officers responded to a residence for a deceased subject (60-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
NORTH: Drug Incident – 5:27 p.m. Officers responded to a local hospital after a driver/suspect (37-year-old female) experienced a drug overdose while driving. EMS responded, administered naloxone and conveyed the suspect to the hospital. The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (1st offense), possession of heroin, a probation hold and bail jumping (2 counts).
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 5:31 p.m. Officers made entry to a residence to check the welfare of a subject. The subject (65-year-old male) was located deceased. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time.
SOUTH: Death Investigation – 5:55 P.M. Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (82-year-old female). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
WEST: Mental Health Conveyance – 6:38 p.m. Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was contacted and taken into protective custody. The subject was conveyed to a local hospital. Journey Mental Health consulted. The subject was voluntarily admitted and officers disengaged.
EAST: Disturbance – 8:07 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 42-year-old male suspect. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property (2 counts), threats to law enforcement, resisting and bail jumping (2 counts).
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 8:23 p.m. Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 47-year-old male suspect making threats with a knife. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while armed, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping.
EAST: Sexual Assault – 8:18 p.m. Officers met with a victim who reported being sexually assaulted. Investigation continuing.
12/13
MIDTOWN: Non-Residential Burglary – 12:32 a.m. Officers responded to a non-residential burglary with a time lapse. Damage observed to the front door locking component. Video evidence showed a male suspect in the building. Suspect fled on foot with cigarettes. Investigation continuing.