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  • UWPD Threats Suspect Arrested by Federal Authorities in Detroit

    Read Chancellor Mnookin’s statement about this and another recent threat incident » On Friday, March 10, 2023, at the request of the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD), a former UW-Madison graduate student was detained …

  • Kohl Center Shelter in Place Tuesday Evening

    On Tuesday evening near the conclusion of the UW Men’s Basketball game at the Kohl Center, the City of Madison Police Department made a request that fans inside the Kohl Center shelter in place as …

  • UPDATE: UWPD & MPD Locate Missing Student

    ​11/22/22 UPDATE: after receiving a tip from a community member, UWPD and MPD were able to locate Xun and he is safe. We thank the community for their assistance and their support. Read this message …

  • UWPD Investigating Extensive Graffiti Damage on Campus

    Early Monday, October 24, 2022, the UW-Madison Police Department received reports of graffiti outside the Memorial Union and at the adjacent Alumni Park. Through our investigation, we’ve determined the extensive damage was caused by two …

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Daily Blotter

Daily Blotter for March 23rd 2023

  • 6:53 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they accidentally triggered an intrusion alarm.
  • 10:55 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Transported person to UHS for medical treatment.
  • 10:58 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & East Campus Mal. Contacted person for operating one vehicle and contacted another person operating another vehicle after they were involved in a motor vehicle crash on University Ave at East Campus Mall.
  • 1:41 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Room secure, person advised no issues.
  • 1:47 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Responded to location for a panel tamper alarm.
  • 2:13 pm, Information, Ingraham Hall. Contacted person who reported two building keys were missing.
  • 3:07 pm, Theft/Larceny, N Park Street. Contacted person who reported their front bicycle tire stolen.
  • 3:08 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were brought into local hospital via EMS and we transferred to detox without incident once released from local hospital.
  • 5:04 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Bradley Memorial Hospital. Contacted person who reported their vehicle was involved in a hit and run in UW lot 21.
  • 5:29 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Forced door alarm to the southwest entry.
  • 3:40 am, Warrant Served, University Hospital. Arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail for a Community Corrections probation violation warrant after they were contacted for refusing to leave local hospital property after being discharged.
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