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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 30th 2023

  • 3:22 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Location Redacted. CASE UPDATE FROM 03/29 BRIEFING – Cited person for UW Code Disorderly Conduct.
  • 7:25 am, Disorderly Conduct, Location Redacted. Arrested/transported/released to Dane County Jail suspect for Disorderly Conduct, resisting, and threats to Law Enforcement.
  • 8:59 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local hospital. Local hospital recovered bullet from patient.
  • 9:34 am, Assault, Location Redacted. Person reported that several people had come and gone from location, but that no problems or foul play were observed.
  • 11:30 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Person reported they entered room without scanning retina, and the door opened.
  • 1:02 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted staff stating they were working on fans in the vestibule creating negative pressure to where the door wouldn`t close.
  • 3:51 pm, Damage to Property, Tripp Hall. Contacted person after they reported they broke the window in the second floor restroom of Frankenburger House.
  • 12:00 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Regent Street Liquor. Contacted persons who purchased alcohol from the Regent St Liquor and later entered Smith Hall.
  • 11:04 pm, Theft/Larceny, Sellery Hall. Contacted person in regards to a theft.
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