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 5/15/2024 through 6:00 a.m. on 5/16/2024, MPD received 471 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 (65),East (98), Midtown (76), North (90), South (53), West (82), and Other (7). "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.
5/15
Priority calls only from 8:39pm-11:10pm due to calls for service.
Midtown/Check Person – 7:06am: Officers responded to a local hospital for a subject causing a disturbance. The subject had probable cause from a previous incident. The subject was given an order-in date for this and released to family members.
West/Check Person – 8:05am: A subject was transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation. The subject smoked a cigarette in his bed last night which caused the bed to start on fire. Concerns were raised by caregivers that the subject intentionally was trying to start a fire. Final outcome pending. The subject was issued a citation for negligent handling of burning material.
Midtown/Sexual Assault of a Child – 9:54am: Officers responded to a sexual assault of a child report. Investigation continuing.
West/Disturbance – 12:33pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 27-year-old male subject. Probable cause developed to arrest the subject. The subject remains at-large.
East/Death Investigation – 2:19pm: Officers responded to a report of a deceased subject (63-year-old male). Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified at this time. Autopsy pending.
North/Death Investigation – 2:27pm: Officers responded to a report of a pulseless non-breathing subject (67-year-old male). Lifesaving measures attempted but not successful. Medical Examiner's office responded. Nothing suspicious identified.
South/Check Person – 3:24pm: Officers responded to check the welfare of a subject who ran into traffic. The subject was transported to a local hospital. CARES, Journey Mental Health and MPD mental health officer plugged in. The subject was subsequently conveyed to Winnebago.
Midtown/Domestic Disturbance – 9:27pm: Officers responded to a report of a subject (29-year-old male) with a knife threatening others. Subject not located, but identified. Probable cause developed to arrest the subject. Subject remains at-large.
North/Domestic Disturbance – 9:54pm: Officers responded to a disturbance involving a 48-year-old male subject. The subject was arrested for domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct and carrying a concealed weapon.
North/Armed Robbery – 11:15pm: Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred 15 minutes prior. The victim reported their wallet and phone were stolen. Two subjects with masks reportedly fled on foot per the victim. Investigation continuing.