Daily Blotter Archive
The blotter content below represents significant incidents/calls for service from the previous 24 hours, starting at 6 a.m. the prior day. For example, incidents listed on January 2 occurred starting at 6 a.m. on January 1.
Daily Blotter for July 15th 2024
- 8:00 am, Check Person, Law Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Trespass to Land - Remain After Notice and Closing Hours - Building after they reported they were currently finding electronics in classrooms.
- 5:03 pm, Found Property, Chazen Museum. Wallet turned in by Security containing personal items. Attempt to locate owner and items placed into UWPD property for safe keeping.
- 1:28 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & Henry Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party for OWI (1st), Exceed speed zones (43/30), operator violate red light signal, OWL and County possession of THC.
Daily Blotter for July 14th 2024
- 6:37 am, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Contacted person after they reported someone had slashed their tires.
- 11:04 am, Found Property, Memorial Union. Placed persons cell phone, ID, and various other cards in safe keeping after they were turned into staff.
- 3:40 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 6. Transportation Services reported a vehicle drove through a gate arm while exiting.
- 4:57 pm, Fraud, DeJope Residence Hall. Contacted person in regards to possible fraud in the purchase of tickets from a person online.
- 6:40 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Lot 6. Contacted person who advised they were riding an e-bike coming down the hair pin on Observatory Dr too fast, and went over the rock wall.
- 11:15 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Local Hospital. Contacted person reporting patient was experiencing mental health crisis.
- 11:19 pm, Warrant Served, Johnson & Frances Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for operating with a suspended license and had a warrant for failure to appear in court.
- 11:26 pm, Other, Park St. & Braxton Place. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party person for OWI (2nd), Unsafe Lane Deviation and expired registration.
- 12:26 am, Other, Lot 91. Suspicious Vehicle - Contacted and cited persons for UAL 1st (city ordinance) after they were seen in a vehicle with open intoxicants in lot 91.
- 1:50 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Lot 91. Detained person who was involved in a possible domestic altercation with another person potentially in Lot 91. After confirming the incident did not happen on UW Property, MPD took over the investigation.
Daily Blotter for July 13th 2024
- 10:27 am, Follow-up, Location Redacted. Contacted person after receiving images from another person who was in possession of their personal mail.
- 12:15 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted MPD with person into custody after they started fighting with MPD in the ER Lobby of local hospital and MPD requested emergency backup. Person transported to Dane County Jail by MPD.
- 10:54 pm, Other, W. Johnson & State Streets. Traffic Stop - Cited person for OAR forfeiture and unreasonable and imprudent speed. Verbally warned for improper display of registration.
- 1:09 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & Shorewood Blvd. Disposition unavailable at time of briefing release.
Daily Blotter for July 12th 2024
- 7:18 am, Follow-up, Dayton Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for the theft of an Electric Bicycle on 03/02/2024.
- 8:37 am, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 12:44 pm, Information, Local Hospital. Contacted person for information about a former employee and experiencing discomfort while person was present.
- 5:44 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Memorial Union. Contacted and transported person to detox.
- 6:28 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Ride along from this morning had Uber driver drop off their airpods at PD.
- 2:05 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Whiskey Jacks. Assisted MPD with resistive subject after they were detained and kicking MPD officers.
- 3:16 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & University Bay Drive. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party person for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, and speeding (reason for stop, 41MPH IN A 25MPH zone).
Daily Blotter for July 11th 2024
- 11:48 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Red Gym. Attempted to contact person after they reported wanting to speak with an officer regarding UW Mecah trespassing, the "Sun Prairie Stabber", cartels, and other government schemes occurring at the Red Gym.
- 7:56 pm, Information, University Ave. Detained uncooperative person after they attempted to gain entry on two separate occasions.
- 1:40 am, Other, N. Park & Spring Streets. Traffic Stop - Stopped person for expired temp tag, revoked Registered Owner. Cited person also for criminal operating after revocation and failure to install ignition interlock device. Verbally warned for expired temp tag and suspended registration.
Daily Blotter for July 10th 2024
- 12:22 pm, Theft/Larceny, Smith Hall. Contacted person who reported their road bike stolen from Smith Hall sometime between 6pm on 7/8/24 and 8:30am on 7/9/24.
- 4:28 pm, Found Property, Ingraham Hall. Attempted to contact person via phone, email and text, with no return call, will follow up tomorrow regarding found property.
- 4:43 pm, Criminal Damage, Lot 124. Person reported their parked/unoccupied vehicle was struck.
- 6:49 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 8. Contacted person whose truck was struck by another vehicle.
- 6:58 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person reporting a variety of concerns encompassing electronic and physical safety.
- 1:45 am, Other, Campus Dr & Randall Ave. Traffic Stop - Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released person for Carrying concealed weapon (Misd.) and Exceed speed zones 40/30 (reason for stop, radar).
- 2:33 am, Other, Johnson & Frances Streets. Traffic Stop - Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Carry Concealed Weapon, Possession of THC and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Daily Blotter for July 9th 2024
- 4:02 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted Division of Criminal Investigation with transport of person from local hospital to Dane County Jail.
- 8:13 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Video shows vehicle drove through the gate with no attempt to pay.
- 9:41 pm, Other, Campus Drive & University Ave. Traffic Stop - Stopped/Cited/Released person for failure to install IID, and driving on revoked license 2nd. Vehicle was stopped for driving the wrong way on a one-way. Verbally warned for driving the wrong way on a one-way and suspended registration.
- 11:22 pm, Theft/Larceny, WIMR. Contacted persons regarding theft of shoes from room in WIMR.
Daily Blotter for July 8th 2024
- 6:44 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Patient’s bike tire fell off while riding. PT transported to local hospital for injuries by MFR.
- 1:58 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was experiencing medical emergency and transported to local hospital.
Daily Blotter for July 7th 2024
- 8:23 am, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Contacted person after they mistakenly drove through a North Entrance gate with their vehicle.
- 8:35 am, Emergency Detention, Local Hospital. Contacted Hospital Security, MPD, and Journey Mental Health to determine jurisdiction and Emergency Detention for patient.
- 5:52 pm, Other, Chemistry Building. Lock out - Pulled in error.
- 7:54 pm, Emergency Detention, Local Hospital. Contact made with person after they were trying to leave hospital.
- 12:21 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Eagle Heights. Contacted person reference hit and run/fail to report.
- 12:47 am, Other, Lot 94. Suspicious Vehicle - Cited person for UAL 1st.
Daily Blotter for July 6th 2024
- 9:34 am, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted by person who wanted to report possible stalking behavior of another person.
- 1:34 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who said another person went through the door too fast.
- 2:01 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they used a force door button to free themself from a locked room.
- 11:31 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Patient trying to leave but medical staff state they were not free to go. Assisted medical staff and hospital security with patient.
- 11:49 pm, Check Person, Residence Hall. Contacted person who said they thought person in their building needed assistance.
- 2:13 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, N. Henry Street. Assisted MPD with a fight outside Sottos.
- 3:41 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted MPD with search for missing person.
- 5:24 am, Check Person, Midvale Blvd. & Mineral Point Rd. Transported person to the capitol after they were observed laying in the grass in the median.