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 March 16th 2023
- 9:35 am, Fraud, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they reported some suspicious phone calls they were receiving from someone claiming to be from the “Shanghai Police” attempting to get more personal and financial information from them.
- 11:53 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Per email, no police response needed.
- 12:47 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted front desk staff, confirmed alarm was accidental.
- 12:28 am, Other, Regent & Allen Streets. Traffic Stop - Cited/released to responsible party suspect for criminal Operation After Revocation and verbally warned for speeding (reason for the stop).
Daily Blotter for March 15th 2023
- 8:47 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Request from MPD to review UW milestone cameras reference an incident on 3/1/23.
- 9:15 am, Extortion, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding a blackmail incident in which they sent an individual they matched with on “Smash” (dating app) photos.
- 10:36 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Transported person to local hospital and escorted for voluntary admission.
- 9:45 pm, Found Property, Ag Hall. 1 black backpack found at 1450 Linden Dr. turned into UWPD.
Daily Blotter for March 14th 2023
- 6:31 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 67. Contacted sub-contractor Bakke after transportation services reported damage to an entry gate arm.
- 7:37 am, Other, Nakoma Lot. Suspicious Vehicle - Verbally warned for unauthorized parking .
- 10:43 am, Found Property, UWPD. White iPhone turned into PD.
- 10:51 am, Information, Babcock Hall. Contacted person for information.
- 8:49 pm, Found Property, HSLC. UWPD security was given an Apple Watch with a gray band found in the HSLC third floor library.
- 11:05 pm, Information, Lot 75. Contacted person who wanted to report they had fallen on ice and was injured in the 4E area of lot 75.
- 2:26 am, Check Person, Lake and State Streets. Cited person for UAL.
Daily Blotter for March 13th 2023
- 10:09 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Per email, no police response needed.
- 2:19 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Per email, no police response needed.
- 3:37 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Per email, no police response needed.
- 9:38 am, Disorderly Conduct, Memorial Union. Contacted/cited suspect for disorderly conduct.
- 9:28 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, W Johnson & N Broom Streets. Contacted/Arrested/Released to a responsible party at a local hospital suspect for for OWI 2nd. Cited for operating after revocation, operating with suspended registration, failure to install IID/violate court order, possess open intox in vehicle, failure to have passenger seat belted, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Daily Blotter for March 12th 2023
- 9:33 am, Criminal Damage, Lot 45. Contacted person regarding damage to their vehicle.
- 10:11 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Responded to local hospital to unit for reports of patient bypassing the security door to exit the unit.
- 11:48 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Glass break, south stairwell.
- 10:04 pm, Other, Tent Colony. Suspicious Vehicle - Verbally warned suspects for being in the lot after closing hours.
- 11:11 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, W Gillman & University Ave. Contacted/Arrested/transported to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 1st, cited for reckless driving and operating while suspended. Also unable to process due to combative & uncooperative behavior.
- 11:25 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Still on going at time of briefing.
Daily Blotter for March 11th 2023
- 5:30 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Mills Street. Contacted person who advised they struck and knocked down a post in Lot 50 while plowing snow driving for UW Grounds.
- 11:52 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location redacted. Contacted local hospital along with crisis and was informed the subject was brought into local hospital overnight by outside agency and was restrained.
- 1:55 pm, Other, Pyle Center. Closing Hours Violation - Contacted person regarding an individual seen in the Pyle Center after closing hours from 03/09/23 approximately 08:30p until 03/10/23 approximately 04:30a.
- 3:26 pm, Information, UWPD. Received approx. 6 "spoofed calls" from other departments/universities beginning at 10:58am and lasting for about an hour.
- 4:17 pm, Threat Assessment, Office of Student Council. Contacted Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards about person of interest regarding communications and behavior reported as concerning by a department on campus .
- 4:19 pm, Threat Assessment, Office of Student Council. Contacted Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards about person of interest regarding disruption in class reported as concerning by a department on campus.
- 6:03 pm, Other, Lot 87. Suspicious Vehicle - Contacted/Arrested/Transported to JDC and released suspect for possession of a controlled substance (5 grams of MDMA combined with fentanyl) and possession of THC w/ intent (11 grams), cited for UAL 1st.
- 7:59 pm, Found Property, Lot 7. Contacted Transportation Services Staff regarding three bags located in the lower level of Lot 7.
- 8:18 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Custodial set the alarm off, everything is clear.
- 8:34 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Checked staff and local hospital security and confirmed no issues or emergencies.
- 8:52 pm, Criminal Damage, N Park Street. Contacted person who reported someone threw a large chunk of ice off the pedestrian bridge at their car, shattering the windshield .
Daily Blotter for March 10th 2023
- 7:54 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Transported person to local hospital after having withdrawal symptoms from smoking Delta-8.
- 10:56 am, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Reviewed application essay which mentioned physical abuse.
- 11:06 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave. Arrested/Cited suspect for operating while intoxicated (1st). Cited for possession of THC (County Ord.) and unregistered vehicle.
- 11:07 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who advised the person currently in the lab is authorized to be there.
- 11:46 am, Theft/Larceny, Observatory Drive. Contacted person who reported their iPhone 12 pro was either lost or stolen.
- 4:21 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person indicating they set the alarm off in by mistake when they entered to get something.
- 5:27 pm, Check Person, Union South. Building manager stated they gave the individual a 24 hour ban.
- 6:41 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. E054 report was assigned it was determined that the reason the essay was forwarded due to the applicant saying “without a show they would of died” .
- , Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreation Center. Transported person to local hospital after they dislocated a finger playing basketball.
- 8:29 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreation Center. Individual had allergic reaction in 3rd floor restroom, transported to local hospital by MFD.
- 8:38 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Checked the area of the alarm, no issues.
Daily Blotter for March 9th 2023
- 9:09 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted staff, was advised they were doing inspections and likely triggered the door due to holding it open too long.
- 11:14 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person after they found video of a person entering the Nicholas Rec Center at 2:44AM on 3/8 that should not be in the building after hours.
- 12:08 pm, Theft/Larceny, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding their jacket that was stolen from a breakroom on 3/1/2023.
- 1:10 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Assisted MFD with person who was experiencing a medical emergency.
- 1:15 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was experiencing breathing issues and was transported by MFR to a local hospital.
- 2:49 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received application from Office of Admissions and Recruitment with information from juvenile disclosing abuse.
- 1:26 am, Other, Location Redacted. Request for Assistance - Contacted person regarding information about a Psychological Evaluation completed by another local hospital on a patient located in their emergency room.
Daily Blotter for March 8th 2023
- 8:23 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, W Johnson & Charter Streets. Contacted person after their vehicle was struck by another vehicle on W Johnson St.
- 12:41 pm, Damage to Property, Sellery Hall. Contacted person after they reported a washing machine door broken off its hinges in Sellery Hall.
- 4:02 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted three persons working in the area who stated a reoccurring issue with the door alarm.
- 5:31 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted two qualified personnel in the room.
- 5:42 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Left front main door slightly ajar.
- 10:08 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Nicholas Recreation Center. Transported person to local hospital after they landed on their ankle and possibly sprained it.
- 11:48 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Chadbourne Hall. Contacted person who requested a ride to local hospital after injuring their wrist playing hockey.
Daily Blotter for March 7th 2023
- 6:58 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Break South Stair room 201.
- 8:24 am, Theft/Larceny, Location redacted. Contacted person who reported that their work keys went missing out of their vehicle sometime between 9:45am on 2/22/2023 and 3/2/2023.
- 9:42 am, Information, UWPD. Received information that a background investigator was on campus identifying as a federal background investigator.
- 10:43 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who indicated the issue might be door/software related.
- 12:18 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Checked area, no issues.
- 10:39 pm, Graffiti, Hamel Music Hall. Contacted UWPD Security who found graffiti on the west wall to Hamel Music Hall .
- 11:17 pm, Other, West Johnson and Broom Street. Traffic Cited person for Operating while suspended & non-reg of auto.
- 12:51 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Elizabeth Waters Hall. Contacted person who backed into parked vehicle causing minor damage to front plate and bumper.