Daily Blotter Archive - UW–Madison Police Department

Daily Blotter for February 3rd 2026

6:24 pm, Theft/Larceny, East Campus Mall. Contacted person regarding their e-bike which was stolen from outside EHS.
10:57 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect after custodial staff found them sleeping on the 7th floor, cited for Trespass Remain After Notice, ban letters & prior citations re-issued.
12:11 am, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who reported their E-scooter was stolen outside the Nicholas Recreation Center.
2:31 am, Other, Regent & Lathrop. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for OWI 1st, Stopping/standing in crosswalk and improper right turn, IFA refusal due to not providing an answer and warrant executed.

Daily Blotter for February 2nd 2026

5:38 am, Warrant Served, University Ave. & East Campus Mall. Traffic Stop from previous days’ briefing sheet – Stopped/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for warrant then was immediately released and provided ride to Schmidt’s to pick up vehicle after failure to obey traffic sign (wrong way).
10:42 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
10:43 am, Damage to Property, Lowell Hall. Emergency Exit stairwell from lobby (eastside of building) sprinkler head froze and broke causing water system to activate for that sprinkler head. Water damage occurred in the 1st floor Lobby and 2 rooms in the basement, B1A and B107.
11:57 am, Found Property, UWPD. Attempted contact by phone and text with wallet owner, no contact made, Fake IL ID confiscated/destroyed, placed into found property.
2:12 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Memorial Union. Cited person after they grabbed another person’s arm while trying to give them their handkerchief while waiting for a Metro Bus. No charges filed, but cited for Disorderly Conduct, person released on scene and is banned from Memorial Union for the remainder of the day.
2:17 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical attention, UWPD transported to local hospital.
7:37 pm, Damage to Property, Camp Randall Stadium. Fire suppression leak in concourse level storage room of south end zone (X1550A). Athletics staff and MDF on scene to turn off water.
11:07 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment, no police assistance needed.
2:24 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Cited person for trespass to land remain after notice after they were escorted out of humanities by Custodial Staff. They currently have an active ban and is aware, additional citations for other cases were delivered.

Daily Blotter for February 1st 2026

12:47 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was incapacitated from alcohol, transported by MFR to local hospital, UAL to be issued.
3:36 pm, Criminal Damage, Lot 29. Contacted person after they reported their vehicle was egged and sustained damage to its hood and front windshield.
5:15 pm, Damage to Property, Chazen Museum. UWPD Security discovered a pipe rupture coming from LL#171.
5:47 pm, Damage to Property, Camp Randall Stadium. Substantial flooding in Football weight room (north end of Badger Alley). Athletics facilities on scene/stopped water.
12:04 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted person after being found by house fellows, intoxicated not incapacitated from alcohol, citation to be mailed.
1:42 am, Check Person, State Street. Contacted persons after they were arguing and having a physical interaction over the whereabouts of another person. Detained one after they refused to comply with the investigation, released both.
2:37 am, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Henry & W. Gorham Street. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for operating wrong way on one way, arrested for OWI 1st, 12-hour hold.
5:38 am, Other, University Ave. & East Campus Mall. Traffic Stop - No information provided at time of briefing release.

Daily Blotter for January 31st 2026

10:06 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & Park Street. Assisted outside agency with traffic control for motor vehicle vs pedestrian accident at the intersection of N Park St and University Ave.
10:21 am, Other, Library Mall. Protest - Crowd reached approx 1000. No issues were reported or observed by UWPD. Crowd marched to Capitol.
11:56 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance but declined transportation to local hospital, gave ride to residence.
3:13 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Apple I-Phone found in Lot 45, unknown owner, packaged for safekeeping.
3:37 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person at residence during medical emergency, MFR transported to local hospital.
6:10 pm, Drug Violation, Lot 46. Contacted person who located suspected drug paraphernalia on top of the southeast Level 5 E-phone, disposed of at UWPD.
12:20 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. Cited person for UAL 1st., MFR transported to local hospital due to incapacitation due to alcohol.
1:37 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted person after they were found in bathroom, Confiscated/Verbally Warned for possession of fake id, cited for UAL 1st, released without incident.
2:19 am, Drug Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted persons after a report of the odor of marijuana was coming from residence, drugs and paraphernalia located along with alcohol. Persons verbally warned for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia, one cited for UAL 1st, confiscated and disposed of alcohol and drugs/paraphernalia.
2:52 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University & N. Randall Ave. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver for Failure to Obey Traffic Sign (Authorized Vehicles Only), Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Improper Left Turn, Operating While Impaired (1st), and Operating With Prohibited Alcohol Concentration (1st).
3:05 am, Other, S. Basset St. & W. Washington Ave. Traffic Stop – Stopped driver for speed, improper right turn, and operating while suspended. Cited for OWS, verbally warned for possession concealed electronic weapon, possession of marijuana, speed, improper right turn and open intoxicants.

Daily Blotter for January 30th 2026

1:16 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Observatory & Colwood Dr. Contacted person after they reported a hit and run accident that occurred between their vehicle and a Metro Bus on at Observatory Dr. and Colwoord Dr. Bus pulled out in front of them hitting their front passenger side mirror, and continued to drive away. Attempted to contact bus driver but continued to drive away. Follow up to be made with metro regarding damages and driver identification.
4:11 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited person for trespass to land remain after notice after locating them on the ground floor of Humanities. Offered ride and cold weather gear, both declined.
5:03 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported concern about an unidentified person who had been recording them and attempting to get their attention by pushing things underneath a table on Monday the 26th. Same subject followed them to the bathroom before friends confronted person and the suspect left on their own.
6:37 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding sensitive crime.
7:32 pm, Found Property, Engineering Centers Building. Unable to contact person to return lost wallet turned into UWPD. Wallet and contents placed into UWPD safekeeping.
10:08 pm, Other, W. Johnson St. & East Campus Mall. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Verbally Warned driver for expired registration and possession of THC vape.
11:03 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Detained/Cited person for Trespass to Land - Remain After Notice and UW Closing Hours - Building after they were reported within the building by custodial staff. Person warned an additional contact within the building during the night may result in a custodial arrest.
12:09 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 83. Person left lot prior to police arrival, citation to be delivered during next contact, however, they were reported and will be cited for Trespass to Land - Remain After Notice after they were found in parking Lot 83 by Transportation Services.
12:23 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st after their friend called housefellows when person was unable to walk, MFR transported to local hospital due to incapacitation due to alcohol.

Daily Blotter for January 29th 2026

9:37 am, Found Property, Local Hospital. Contacted Hospital Security who found a wallet, investigation ongoing at this time.
10:11 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance, but refused transport and left with spouse.
12:11 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave. & Birge Terrace. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver for OWI, PAC, Failing to move over for an emergency vehicle, and lane deviation. Driver also Verbally Warned for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
1:43 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, State Street. Cited person for City UAL 1st, verbally warned for open intoxicant.
3:59 am, Other, UWPD. Request For Assistance - Contacted/Transported to safe location seeking shelter for the night, no issues.

Daily Blotter for January 28th 2026

9:00 am, Fraud, Kohl Center. Person wanted to report that they believed their Credit Union CC had been stolen while attending a Men’s BB game at the Kohl Center due to fraudulent charges appearing on said card.
10:00 am, Graffiti, Humanities Building. Located graffiti inside stairwell 3rd floor northeast side of building.
11:39 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with 2 cell phone examinations.
12:12 pm, Found Property, Noland Hall. Found wallet with ID’s, placed into property for safekeeping while attempting to contact owner.
12:14 pm, Found Property, Noland Hall. iPhone in black case found, placed into property to try and find owner.
9:22 pm, Domestic, Location Redacted. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Disorderly Conduct with the domestic enhancer.
10:37 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited person for UAL after being found in a bathroom on the floor unresponsive, MFR transported to local hospital for alcohol incapacitation.
1:58 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University & Farley Ave. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver for Stopping/Standing On a Cross Walk, Exceeding Posted Limit, Operating While Impaired (1st), and Operating With Prohibited Alcohol Concentration.
3:55 am, Found Property, Biochem Labs. Lost & found black handbag with wallet containing WI ID and WISC card along with other misc cards, attempted phone contact, placed into safekeeping.
4:10 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 83. Contacted/Cited person after they were located within the lot by Transportation Services.

Daily Blotter for January 27th 2026

6:09 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted persons after they were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Lot 75.
8:45 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Person injured while exercising, seen by MFR.
11:12 am, Theft/Larceny, Engineering Hall. Cited person for theft after they were seen taking the pride flag from the student center at Engineering Hall.
6:32 pm, Damage to Property, Camp Randall. Responded to Camp Randall for a fire alarm with MFD. Upon arrival, it was determined the alarm was set off from a ruptured pipe. A fire sprinkler head ruptured on the 3rd floor causing significant damage to several floors throughout the building.
10:39 pm, Follow-up, UWPD. Contacted person who provided further information regarding different case.
2:27 am, Check Person, Residence Hall. Contacted/detained/verbally warned person for bypass security device. Released without issue.

Daily Blotter for January 26th 2026

2:43 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Eagle Heights. Contacted person after their vehicle was involved in a hit and run, in the parking lot, while the other driver was delivering food to a residence in the area.
4:01 pm, Check Person, Kohl Center. Contacted person who was working Kohl Center Basketball, who reported being verbally accosted by patron at the event. Suspect attempted to steal giveaway items at event, was confronted by security, and became verbally disruptive before departing.
7:40 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they struck their head on another player while playing basketball, MFR transported to local hospital for medical treatment.
7:57 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, Gorham & Bassett Streets. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Stopped/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver for failure to obey stop sign, failing to obey sign/signal, possess open intoxicants, and OWI 1st.

Daily Blotter for January 25th 2026

4:56 am, Fire, Noland Hall. Observed Fire in 2nd Floor Lobby. Fire coming from electric heater located in the lobby area. Utilized fire extinguisher to put out open flames. Fire responded, assessed and aired out building.
4:30 pm, Found Property, UWPD. iPhone with cracked screen and gray case turned into UWPD, placed phone into safekeeping until able to locate owner.
6:51 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Johnson & Charter Streets. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Verbally Warned driver for operating without required lamps lit during hours of darkness and red-light violation, cited for municipal UAL 1st, verbally warned for false ID (confiscated/destroyed on scene).
10:09 pm, Found Property, Kohl Center. Passport turned into UWPD, contact made with owner who requested it be held in safekeeping and they would pick it up during business hours.
11:14 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after being found in bathroom, transported to local hospital for detox from alcohol consumption.
11:36 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Cited person for UAL 1st after they were found outside in the extreme cold weather for approximately 30 minutes, unknown group of persons contacted UWPD requesting person needed a welfare check due to level of alcohol intoxication.
12:13 am, Battery, Red Rock Saloon. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect after being flagged down outside Red Rock Saloon regarding a physical disturbance. Suspect continued to resist and battered two UWPD Officers causing injury. Suspect charged with disorderly conduct, resisting/obstruction, and two felony counts of battery to LEO.
1:37 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Person found by staff vomiting in the bathroom, not incapacitated, UAL citation to be issued.