Daily Blotter Archive - UW–Madison Police Department

Daily Blotter for October 14th 2026

10:49 am, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person regarding theft of their e-scooter from the bike rack.
11:08 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with two cell phone examinations.
12:31 pm, Graffiti, Van Hise Hall. Located graffiti on cork boards.
4:08 pm, Fraud, Humanities Building. Contacted person after they reported fraudulent attempts to purchase their football tickets off Snapchat.
5:04 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to ER for medical treatment after falling in parking lot.
6:23 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person after they reported theft of their laundry.
1:22 am, Check Person, Library Mall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect after they were observed urinating by the benches on Library/State Street Mall and decided to flee from LE during contact. MFR transported to local hospital and cleared due to complaints of injuries, transported and released to Dane County Jail without incident.
2:27 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, State Street. Traffic Stop – Stopped vehicle with two suspects for outside agency and they took over custody of both individuals.

Daily Blotter for October 13th 2026

9:16 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted person needing medical assistance in parking garage.
11:18 am, Graffiti, Grainger Hall. Facilities notified UWPD about graffiti on outside light cover.
11:42 am, Follow-up, Bakke Recreation Center. Follow up to previous case.
12:20 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 82. Contacted person reporting they were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Lot 82.
2:02 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 19. Signboard located at N Breese Ter and Hoyt St was found damaged during the 10/3 football game.
5:17 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
5:30 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 63. Contacted person regarding their vehicle being hit in Lot 63.
7:28 pm, Follow-up, Residence Hall. Follow up to previous case.

Daily Blotter for October 12th 2026

10:10 pm, Drug Violation, Residence Hall. Consensual contacted vehicle after smelling marijuana coming from the direction of the vehicle, upon searching of vehicle positive evidence of drug paraphernalia, distribution, intent to deliver and obvious drug transactions conducted in Residence Hall lobby. UPDATE: Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail original driver of vehicle for Manufacture/Deliver Schedule I, II narcotics.
1:56 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person who reported their watch stolen from lounge of Four Lakes Restaurant, locker not locker.
12:47 am, Found Property, Lot 46. Several food items and blankets on the ground in front unoccupied vehicle.

Daily Blotter for October 11th 2026

5:51 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 63. Contacted Transportation Services regarding vehicle that damaged gate arm in Lot 63.
6:28 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, N. Frances & W. Johnson Streets. Contacted persons with alcohol while transferring it outside of establishments. Confiscated/destroyed false ID’s from all parties. One person cited for UAL 1st (Muni), One person cited for UAL 1st & False ID (Muni), One person Verbally Warned for False ID, all alcohol disposed of on scene, citations to be issued via email.
6:38 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, University Ave. Contacted/Cited UAL (Muni) and depositing human waste, intoxicated not incapacitated.
7:25 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, University Ave. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 2nd (Muni) & using false ID to procure alcohol. Cited additional person for UAL 1st (Muni) after they were observed purchasing alcohol at University Liquor with Fake ID’s (confiscated/destroyed), one person verbally warned for fake ID (confiscated/destroyed), all alcohol disposed of on scene, citations to be issued via email.
8:01 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, University Ave. & N. Lake Street. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni) after they were seen carrying alcohol and did a hand-off outside of University Liquor to another person, alcohol disposed of on scene, citation delivered via email.
8:11 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 29. Contacted driver of vehicle after they hit the wall with their vehicle in Lot 29 parking ramp.
7:38 pm, Other, University Ave. Liquor Law Procuring - Cited parent for procuring alcohol for their underage child and roommate. Verbally Warned those that were underage for false ID (confiscated/destroyed).
9:48 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/cited persons for UAL 1st.
1:09 am, Other, Double Tree. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail passenger for Carry Concealed Weapon – Repeater during traffic stop after vehicle was stopped. Driver of traffic stop was cited for red light violation, improper left turn, possess open intoxicants in a Motor vehicle and operating without a license.

Daily Blotter for October 10th 2026

8:24 am, Information, Local Hospital. Contacted person regarding concerns while they were a former student and employee at local hospital, referred them to HR at local hospital.
12:42 pm, Check Person, Local Hospital. Contacted person who is not a patient or visiting a patient in the hospital that they are not allowed to sleep in hospital bathrooms.
5:20 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Johnson & Lake Streets. Contacted/Cited person for possession of alcohol and fake ID (confiscated/disposed of).
6:30 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Frances St. & University Ave. Contacted/Cited person for possession of alcohol and fake ID (confiscated/disposed of).
6:43 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited for UAL 1st.
7:25 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited persons for UAL 1st (Muni) and for False ID (confiscated/destroyed) after observing them exit Regent Street Liquor with alcohol, transferring it into a backpack.
7:30 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Fluno Center. Contacted/Cited person for possession of alcohol and fake ID (confiscated/disposed of).
7:43 pm, Other, Brooks St. & College Ct. Contacted/Cited for UAL 1st. Cited another person for procurement of alcohol after observing them purchase and transfer said alcohol to first person.
8:35 pm, Bail Jumping, Union South. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Misdemeanor Bail Jumping x2 and Trespass to Land Remain After Notice after being located on campus which is in violation of campus ban and bail conditions.
10:36 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st.
11:19 pm, Drug Violation, Raymer's Cove. Verbally Warned persons for closing hours violation and possession of marijuana.
11:30 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital due to incapacitation from alcohol, UAL citation to be delivered at a later date.
12:38 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted person due to loud activity in residence hall room located nearby. Contact with persons in Residence Room and found person intoxicated not incapacitated by alcohol.
2:14 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Highland & University Ave. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 1st, PAC 1st and Unsafe Lane Deviation.
2:55 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient to local hospital due to incapacitation from alcohol, UAL citation and family member ID found on person to be delivered at a later date.

Daily Blotter for October 9th 2026

6:58 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted outside agency with K9 requested for track of missing elderly person, person located upon arrival.
8:13 am, Found Property, UWPD. Cell phone turned into UWPD, secured in evidence locker due to no known owner.
8:51 am, Graffiti, Residence Hall. Contacted person who reported graffiti on door.
10:09 am, Found Property, S. Mills/UWPD. Flip phone turned into UWPD, after it was located by a passerby on Mills St, attempts to locate owner without contact, placed into safekeeping until owner can claim.
10:30 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance but they declined MFR treatment or services.
1:34 pm, Check Person, Arboretum Woods. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for a probation violation for absolute sobriety when they were found asleep in the Arboretum, verbally warned for unauthorized camping picnicking on University Lands.
1:55 pm, Theft/Larceny, Local Hospital. Contacted person reporting theft from hospital break room.
5:52 pm, Other, Lake St. & University Ave. Contacted/Cited persons for UAL 1st.
6:25 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Frances St. & University Ave. Contacted/Cited for possession of alcohol(confiscated/destroyed) underage and fake ID (confiscated/destroyed).
6:30 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who reported items stolen from the Nicholas Recreation Center back on 9/25/26 and not located in their lost and found.
6:38 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Park & Spring Streets. Contacted/Cited both persons for Muni UAL 1st and Muni Fake ID’s representing attaining alcohol after observing them purchase alcohol from Regent St Liquor and conceal it in a bag (confiscated/destroyed), both in possession of fake ID’s (confiscated/destroyed).
6:50 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited persons for Muni UAL 1st and Muni Fake ID’s representing & attaining alcohol after observing them purchase alcohol from Regent St Liquor (confiscated/destroyed), all presented fake ID’s (confiscated/destroyed) during sale.
7:09 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Frances & Johnson Streets. Contacted/Cited persons for possession of alcohol (confiscated/disposed of).
10:10 pm, Drug Violation, Residence Hall Parking Lot. Consensual contact of vehicle at Residence Hall parking lot after smelling MJ coming from their direction. Upon contact, MJ odor from inside vehicle, contact with persons yielded positive probable cause search of marijuana, released at scene. Investigation ongoing with pending charges of possession with intent to deliver.
11:21 pm, Found Property, Picnic Point/UWPD. Debit card turned into UWPD dispatch, not current student or in Wisc directory, card locked and bank card will wait for member to contact them and requested for card to be shredded.
12:14 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
12:44 am, Bail Jumping, Johnson & Butler Streets. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Felony Bail Jumping.
2:12 am, Warrant Served, Dayton St. & Randall Ave. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for an active body only 3 count Bench Warrant for Fail to Appear, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possess Drug Para and Felony Bail Jumping.

Daily Blotter for October 8th 2026

9:05 am, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Person crashed into the parking ramp arm in lot 75 and they left the scene, contact made at their residence and admitted to crashing into the gate arm by pressing on the accelerator instead of the break, person cited for vandalism.
11:57 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted/UWPD Conveyed to local hospital person needing medical treatment.
12:38 pm, Found Property, UWPD Lobby. Money found and turned into UWPD Dispatch as found property. The dollar bill appeared to be left intentionally in the window slot to Dispatch.
1:17 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with two cell phone examinations.
1:17 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with two cell phone examinations.
2:35 pm, Graffiti, Humanities Building. Graffiti located on 3rd floor pedestrian walkway, overlooking eastside corridor and bike racks.
3:40 pm, Graffiti, Lot 7. Photographed graffiti in NE elevator.
6:07 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave. Assisted outside agency with arrest of suspect after a retail theft incident.
1:22 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted outside agency regarding patient warrant, issued and collection kit placed into UWPD property for outside agency.
2:16 am, Other, Johnson & State Streets. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for OWI 1st, PAC 1st and driving against traffic (one way).
3:15 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Johnson Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail passenger from vehicle involved in traffic stop when suspect proceeded to become disorderly and damage to property.

Daily Blotter for October 7th 2026

8:05 am, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
12:55 pm, Theft/Larceny, Mechanical Engineering. Contacted person whose bike was stolen from Mechanical Engineering Building.
12:56 pm, Sensitive Crime, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding sensitive crime outside of facility however, was no longer on scene, investigation ongoing.
1:23 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Library Mall. Contacted persons during disagreement during simultaneous protests, both parties released on scene, follow up with both parties to occur post event, investigation ongoing.
3:01 pm, Check Person, Gordon Commons. Contacted/Arrested/Released person for Disorderly Conduct and Misdemeanor Bail jumping after they caused a disturbance in the 2nd floor seating area.
6:51 pm, Fire, WIMR. Responded to report of an extinguished microscope fire.
11:14 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Morgridge Hall. Located person during foot patrol in facility after posted facility closing hours, cited for facility closing hours, released without issue.

Daily Blotter for October 6th 2026

9:30 am, Other, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing assisting with housing request.
10:01 am, Other, Lot 63. Contacted person waiting for patient information response.
10:29 am, Other, UWPD. Contacted person requesting report for lost international paperwork. Needed police report in order to replace.
12:28 pm, Bail Jumping, Library Mall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Misdemeanor Bail Jumping and Disorderly Conduct after being located on University property which is against campus ban, property placed into safekeeping at UWPD.
12:48 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
3:48 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Checked on the area the alarm had come from, all appeared to be normal upon arrival.
4:29 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Elvehjem Museum. Contacted persons regarding another person causing a disturbance in the Kohler Library. Unable to locate person upon our arrival.
7:44 pm, Other, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted/Temporarily Detained/Verbally Warned person for trespass remain after notice after being asked to leave location by police when person did not identify themselves property. Person and others were verbally aggressive with Rec staff and reason for call.
1:23 am, Warrant Served, Langdon & Frances Streets. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for failure to stop at a stop sign and confirmed outstanding Dane County Warrants. Confiscated three fake ID's.

Daily Blotter for October 5th 2026

8:29 am, Damage to Property, Residence Hall. Attempted contact with person who gained entry into Residence Hall and looking to interview. Investigation ongoing.
9:33 am, Found Property, Residence Hall. Passerby reported an unattended bag outside Residence Hall, bag placed into safekeeping.
9:34 pm, Sensitive Crime, Location Redacted. Contact with persons regarding sensitive crime.