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As of Sunday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that I…

As of Saturday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that…

As of Friday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that I…

As of Thursday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that…

As of Wednesday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that…

As of Tuesday night, there is no new information to share.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).  I will continue to speak with DCI every day and share anything that I…

As of Monday night, there is no new information to pass along.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as the investigation progresses.  It remains an open and active…

As of Sunday evening, there is no new information to pass along.  I remain in daily contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as the investigation progresses.  It remains an open and active…

I remain in close contact with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) as the investigation progresses.  As of Saturday evening, there is no new information to pass along.  It remains an open and active…

Our department has asked for a full, transparent and independent investigation, which is being done by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in accordance with Wisconsin law. I continue to be in close contact…

Statement from Madison Police Department Chief John Patterson

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is proud to celebrate the newest member of the mounted patrol unit.Buckets was honored during a private badge ceremony earlier this month alongside the students of Blessed Sacrament School.

MADISON, Wis. — In an effort to reduce speeding and dangerous driving, the Madison Police Department is once again launching a summer traffic safety initiative.The proactive safety program will run now until Sept. 1, 2026. As in past years, officers…

A Madison man accused of killing his wife and fleeing the country in 2023 is now in custody at the Dane County Jail.Jose de Jesus Duenas-Quinonez, 40, was booked into the Dane County Jail on first-degree intentional homicide charges on Tuesday. He…

Between conferences and trainings, it was a week of continued education for members of the Madison Police Department's Crisis Negotiating Team.On Wednesday, members attended the Wisconsin Crisis Negotiators Association's spring training conference.…

Madison residents are encouraged to attend three Budget Engagement Sessions this June.

MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is excited to introduce its newest family member — a Golden Retriever named Frost.He's the department's first-ever therapy dog. Frost will work alongside our new peer support officer, a position created…

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is pleased to present its 2025 Annual Report.The report highlights our commitment to community outreach while providing high-quality police services.In 2025, the Madison Police Department invested in…

MADISON, Wis. –  Multiple city agencies are working together ahead of this year's Mifflin Street Block Party.Around 10,000 people are expected to attend the annual celebration.Building InspectionBuilding inspectors started checking the area in…

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is hosting a series of town hall meetings in every patrol district across the city.The goal is to directly connect community members with the officers and commanders who serve their neighborhood.Madison…