Daily Blotter Archive - UW–Madison Police Department

Daily Blotter for October 29th 2026

11:03 am, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person reporting they lost belongings in front of business on East Campus Mall and there have been charges already on credit cards, investigation ongoing.
11:04 am, Information, UWPD. Contacted person after they reported a Madison B-Cycle had been stolen, returned but damaged. B-Cycle has the bike and provided no additional information.
1:18 pm, Domestic, Location Redacted. Therapy K9 Deployment during contact with person reporting ongoing domestic disorderly conduct incidents with other person living at the same address.
2:08 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding sleeping and staying in UW Madison Facilities and potential mental health crisis.
3:59 pm, Lost Property, Camp Randall Stadium. Contacted by person who lost their watch at the last home football game and was informed it was at UWPD, person informed they should have property returned to them.
9:15 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted/Transported to local hospital by UWPD for medical treatment.
10:47 pm, Follow-up, Eagle Heights Drive. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect regarding outstanding cases without incident.
11:16 pm, Graffiti, Residence Hall. Suspected Graffiti found in room on the wall.
1:02 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Lot 83. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st, and Verbally Warned for UW Depositing Human Waste.

Daily Blotter for October 28th 2026

7:00 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
8:57 am, Follow-up, Local Hospital. Follow-up – Contacted person regarding theft of item and stated they would bring it back to local hospital on 10/28/26.
9:15 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with a cell phone examination.
11:07 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR on scene with person who had fallen on the fifth floor of parking lot, no police assistance needed.
1:43 pm, Check Person, Enzyme Institute. Person reporting person asking “odd” questions regarding something withing their facility.
3:27 pm, Theft/Larceny, Local Hospital. Contacted person regarding their parents’ property that has gone missing from local hospital, items are still missing.
4:24 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person regarding attempted theft of their e-scooter from bike racks on north east side of Residence Hall – was able to wrestle scooter away from suspect, investigation ongoing.
4:26 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Lowell Center. Assisted outside agency with the apprehension of three suspects after an Armed Robbery. Suspects were barricaded in the basement of Langdon St. All suspects taken into custody without incident.
10:10 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
10:53 pm, Drug Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Verbally Warned persons for UW Possession of Marijuana after locating them smoking a THC.
12:06 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Dayton & N. Bedford Streets. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, and driving in bicycle lane/way, vehicle towed.
12:53 am, Warrant Served, University Ave. & East Campus Mall. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for a misdemeanor warrant from Walworth County after they were contacted/cited for operating while suspend and operating without required headlights on during hours of darkness. Passengers also Verbally Warned for seatbelt violations.

Daily Blotter for October 27th 2026

7:35 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Red Gym. Cited person for camping outside the Red Gym under construction scaffolding.
9:25 am, Criminal Damage, Lot 80. Contacted person regarding their vehicle being damaged in Lot 80.
9:48 am, Found Property, UA Community Center. Contacted person who found a purse on nearby path turned into UWPD, attempts to contact owner unsuccessful, placed into property for safekeeping.
10:55 am, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Person reported items stolen from room outside Rathskeller.
12:22 pm, Fraud, Residence Hall. Contact with person reporting football ticket scam.
12:37 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted person regarding theft of items near the Hoofer’s area at the Memorial Union.
1:29 pm, Information, UWPD. No information provided at time of briefing release.
2:45 pm, Fraud, Residence Hall. Contact with person reporting football ticket scam.
2:54 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they were experiencing mental health crisis, Therapy K9 deployed.
3:55 pm, Other, St. James Ct. Informational purposes only – Funeral at St. James Catholic Church will be holding military honors with a 21 Gun Salute around noon. Information only due to proximity to campus.
5:21 pm, Information, Local Hospital. Contacted person regarding lost item at local hospital.
6:52 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 41. Contacted person regarding damage to vehicle while parked on the north side of Lot 41.
10:20 pm, Eluding, W. Gilman & N. Henry Streets. Traffic Stop – Mailed citations for Failure to Obey Official Traffic Sign and Failure to Stop/Fleeing Officer after they refused to stop and vehicle continued to elude.

Daily Blotter for October 26th 2026

3:25 am, Check Person, Local Hospital. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Trespass to medical facility after they were evaluated/discharged from local hospital and refused to leave.
9:25 am, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they called to report medical incident that morning potentially sensitive crime.
10:56 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
11:46 am, Found Property, University Ave & Park St. Wallet for person turned in, unable to contact owner, placed into property for safekeeping.
4:00 pm, Battery, Location Redacted. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for domestic disorderly conduct and battery.
8:33 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
9:46 pm, Theft/Larceny, Lot 20. Follow up to conducted for vehicle tailgating when exiting parking lot 20, investigation ongoing.
10:44 pm, Other, Martin Street Lot. Contacted/Verbally Warned persons for UW Closing Hours - Arboretum and Keep Open Intoxicants in Motor Vehicle (Driver and Passenger).
11:42 pm, Other, University Ave & Marshall Ct. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Responsible Party Dane County Jail driver for OWI 1st, PAC 1st and Exceeding speed zones.

Daily Blotter for October 25th 2026

3:24 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 16. Contacted person after they backed their vehicle into a state vehicle in Lot 16.
7:03 pm, Theft/Larceny, Library Mall. Person reported their bike stolen from the southwest bike racks of Memorial Library.
11:03 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 63. Contacted person who was attempting to park in a parking stall but came from the wrong way and did not have enough angle hit the car in front of them causing damage.
12:02 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
12:22 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital due to incapacitation from alcohol, UAL 1st.
3:25 am, Check Person, Local Hospital . No information provided at time of briefing release.

Daily Blotter for October 24th 2026

7:02 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
11:19 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after crashing on e-scooter, MFR transported to local hospital for medical treatment.
1:08 pm, Information, Residence Hall. Contact with persons who reported another person walked into their room, no threats or items taken from room, no further action.
2:31 pm, Found Property, Tooman Arena. Scooter found and placed into property for safekeeping.
2:38 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
11:04 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Lot 6. Contacted/Cited/Released to Responsible Party for UAL 1st.
1:13 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, W. Dayton & N. Orchard Streets. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st, intoxicated not incapacitated.
2:00 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted/UWPD transported to local hospital for incapacitation due to alcohol, cited for UAL 1st, Fake ID (confiscated/destroyed).
2:00 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Local hospital went into red status due to outside agency medical emergency. Outside agency took over scene.

Daily Blotter for October 23rd 2026

5:55 am, Check Person, State & N. Lake Streets. Contacted person needing assistance finding their passport and we were unable to assist with this.
7:07 am, Graffiti, Lot 46. Located, photographed graffiti reported by UW Physical Plant.
8:14 am, Check Person, Local Hospital. Contacted person requesting assistance at local hospital.
10:47 am, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person stating items stolen from basement common room.
2:56 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted by telephone person reporting their wallet stolen and attempted charges on their debit card, investigation ongoing.
5:34 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chemistry Building. Contacted person reporting their airpods stolen from the Chemistry building.
11:37 pm, Theft/Larceny, N. Lake & Langdon Streets. Contacted persons after being observed in a disturbance in the middle of the street. One was cited for theft of movable property (noncriminal), property was returned.
11:55 pm, Other, W. Gorham & N. Bassett Streets. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Stopped vehicle for failure to display registration, Verbally Warned for possession of THC (joint). Citation mailed for operating with suspended license. Vehicle legally parked.
12:39 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital due to incapacitation from alcohol, UAL 1st.
1:26 am, Other, Helen C. White Library. Contacted/Cited person for closing hours, after being located on property.
1:45 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Cited person for UAL 1st.

Daily Blotter for October 22nd 2026

7:24 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
7:54 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
9:03 am, Theft/Larceny, Eagle Heights Gardens. Contacted by phone person reporting theft of items from gated garden area.
11:47 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR on scene, no need for police assistance.
10:12 pm, Graffiti, Lot 46. Contacted Transportation Services who advised of the graffiti.

Daily Blotter for October 21st 2026

6:54 am, Battery, Local Hospital. Contacted person regarding battery from patient, investigation ongoing.
8:57 am, Criminal Damage, Lot 76. Transportation Services reported gate arm damage.
10:05 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Door was secure and room was empty.
10:17 am, Graffiti, Humanities Building. Green graffiti located on south wall.
11:17 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted staff inside the building who mentioned staff member was there, but left.
11:40 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with one cell phone examination.
11:49 am, Graffiti, Grainger Hall. Located graffiti to the right of the loading dock door on the backside.
5:03 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted by Crisis who were working with person experiencing mental health crisis.
1:19 am, Other, Langdon & Lake Streets. Observed/Contacted/Cited persons for urinating in public (City of Madison Ordinance).

Daily Blotter for October 20th 2026

11:27 am, Theft/Larceny, Local Hospital. Contact with person reporting Stolen Nintendo Switch from hospital waiting room.
11:38 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
12:05 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted person regarding stolen Air pods taken from outside of the Memorial Union after attending an event when they left items outside of a room.
1:28 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Contacted person regarding damage to vehicle parked in Lot 75.
1:50 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
1:58 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person after door alarm activated due to door not close/latch properly.
6:27 pm, Check Person, Local Hospital. Contacted by person at local hospital regarding patient who left ER and could not be located that needed medical treatment. P&P had a local warrant out for their arrest.
8:02 pm, Graffiti, Lot 6. Contacted person regarding graffiti in the SW stairwell of upper parking Lot 6.
12:04 am, Drug Violation, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for possession of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine.
4:25 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.