Daily Calls: January 22-23, 2026

The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last 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.

Number of calls

From 6:00am on January 22 to 6:00am on January 23, we received 355 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: 58
• East: 87
• Midtown: 65
• North: 53
• South: 42
• West: 45
• Other: 5

"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.

Notable calls

Thursday, January 22:

Priority calls only from 6:17am to 2:26pm and from 4:03pm to 6:48pm due to calls for service.

• 6:09am - Midtown – Weapons Offense: Officers responded to Meriter Hospital where the 55-year-old male suspect confronted the victim while armed. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for 1st degree reckless endangerment, felon in possession of a firearm, OMVWOC, and violate restraining order. Suspect is at large.
• 7:13am - Central – Check Person Weapon: Multiple callers to dispatch reported seeing a man carrying a rifle while walking in the downtown area. Officers contacted the man, who had a CCW permit, and determined the rifle was not loaded. Officers escorted him home where he left his weapons before continuing his walk.
• 7:47am - South – Death Investigation: Officers responded to a residence where a man found his 58-year-old wife deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
• 3:09pm - West – Bomb Threat: A UW Health clinic received a phone call from someone stating there was a bomb in the building. Officers checked two clinics and did not locate anything resembling an explosive device or anything suspicious.
• 3:39pm - East – Domestic Battery: Officers responded to a hotel where the 48-year-old male suspect physically assaulted the victim. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic battery, disorderly conduct, and attempted mayhem.
• 4:05pm - West – Mental Health Conveyance: Journey Mental Health requested MPD's assistance with an emergency detention. Officers placed a woman into protective custody and she was admitted to a hospital.
• 4:44pm - West – Domestic Disturbance: During an argument, the 51-year-old male suspect pushed the juvenile victim and held her down. The suspect then cornered and yelled at a second victim. the suspect was arrested and charged with physical assault of a juvenile and domestic disorderly conduct.
• 5:21pm - East – Traffic Incident: Officers responded to the intersection of E Washington Ave and Portage Rd where a motorist struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian did not sustain any serious injuries. Officers did not issue any citations.
• 6:40pm - South – OMVWI: Officers responded to the area of W Broadway and Raywood Rd where the 49-year-old male suspect drove his vehicle off the road. The suspect was arrested for OWI 4th.
• 9:02pm - East – Child Abuse: Officers responded to a residence where the 21-year-old female suspect grabbed the victim, threw him to the ground and struck him. The suspect was arrested and charged with physical abuse to a child.
• 9:07pm - East – Sexual Assault of a Child: Officers responded to a hospital where the victim reported that the 44-year-old male suspect sexually assaulted her. Investigation continuing.
• 9:32pm - East – Domestic Disturbance: The victim reported that the 34-year-old male suspect banged his hands on the steering wheel and yelled at her while she was driving. The suspect was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct.