The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last twenty-four (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.
From 6:00 a.m. on 2/4/2025 through 6:00 a.m. on 2/5/2025, MPD received 429 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 (63),East (85), Midtown (64), North (85), South (56), West (61), 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.
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West/Stolen Auto – 6:09am: A vehicle was reported stolen overnight from a parking lot of a business where the victim works. It was discovered that Verona PD had arrested a 37-year-old male subject overnight for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, with the victim's stolen auto (it was not reported stolen at that time). Vehicle recovered. An additional charge being referred for operating a motor vehicle without consent.
East/Non-Residential Burglary – 8:12am: A construction site reported copper wires had been cut overnight. A fence was found to have been cut to gain entry to the area. Investigation continuing.
South/Traffic Arrest – 11:34am: Short-term trafficking was observed. A traffic stop was conducted. A 24-year-old male subject attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended. The subject was arrested for possession with intent to deliver THC and resisting. A 25-year-old male subject was given a felony order-in for possession of schedule II narcotics.
Midtown/Check Person – 12:12pm: Officers received a request to check the welfare of a subject. The subject was taken into protective custody and transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. Emergency detention sought and approved. Final destination/transport pending. *Transport to Winnebago completed.
North/Disturbance – 12:49pm: A subject was physically assaulted and had money taken from him by several subjects. The victim sustained injuries which required medical attention. Charges forthcoming for 6 juveniles (substantial battery – party to a crime, strong armed robbery – party to a crime, disorderly conduct, physical abuse to a child, and bail jumping.
Central/Disturbance – 3:38pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving two subjects. Both subjects received citations for their behaviors. (40-year-old male and 63-year-old male)
East/Traffic Stop – 4:15pm: A traffic stop was conducted due to a report that a full-sized handgun with an extended magazine was sitting on a subject's lap. The vehicle/driver fled. Subject remains at-large. Investigation continuing.
North/Domestic Disturbance – 9:08pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 53-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
East/Child Neglect – 11:31pm: Officers responded to a report of injuries on a child. A 31-year-old male subject was arrested for child neglect. Child Protective Services plugged in. Children were placed with a family member.
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East/Domestic Disturbance – 12:43am: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 23-year-old female subject. The subject was arrested for criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, and resisting.