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 November 13th 2025
- 9:31 am, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person and forwarded information to UWPD Threat Team, investigation ongoing at this time.
- 2:21 pm, Warrant Served, Linden & Charter Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for two Walworth County Sheriff's Office Warrants.
- 5:56 pm, Information, UWPD. Report number pulled in error.
- 7:51 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted outside agency with sensitive case, outside agency transported to Dane County Jail.
- 7:51 pm, Found Property, HSLC. Left contact information for person whose property that was turned into local hospital security. UWPD took property and placed into UWPD property safekeeping until person is able to claim.
- 9:26 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
- 11:06 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted/Transported to local hospital for medical treatment.
Daily Blotter for November 12th 2025
- 6:02 am, Check Person, Residence Hall. Contacted persons regarding person experiencing medical need.
- 2:13 pm, Graffiti, Harvey Street Apartments. Received report of new graffiti found on dumpsters located at Harvey Street Apartments.
- 2:33 pm, Theft/Larceny, HC White Library. Person reported their E-scooter was stolen from the bike racks on the east side of Helen C. White Hall.
- 4:55 pm, Information, Office of Admissions. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 5:00 pm, Information, Office of Admissions. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 8:04 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Person detained while experiencing mental health crisis.
- 3:09 am, Graffiti, East Campus Mall & University Ave. Found 3 stickers on the "no motor vehicles or mopeds" signs at the North most point of east campus mall before University Ave.
Daily Blotter for November 11th 2025
- 7:49 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Verbally Warned person for trespassing after locating in Lot 36, person transported to local hospital by MFR.
- 10:07 am, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person who reported their scooter stolen at the Nicholas Recreation Center, while another person was there removing the scooter with a key/u-lock and was able to provide owner information for scooter in question.
- 1:46 pm, Graffiti, Sellery Hall. Graffiti located on back of two dumpsters in Sellery loading dock area.
- 7:25 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Phone turned over to UWPD dispatch by UW Security, phone placed into safekeeping until owner can be located.
- 9:55 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Vilas Hall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail person for UW Closed Hours - Building after they were spotted within the building during its closed period via UWPD Security Cameras. Person also charged with Possession of THC (Criminal) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Criminal).
Daily Blotter for November 10th 2025
- 4:40 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Johnson Street & East Campus Mall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 1st, Fail to stop for Flashing red signal, expired registration and open intoxicants.
- 8:21 pm, Found Property, Lot 7. Wallet found belonging to person in Lot 7, owner contacted and will pick up at a later date. Wallet placed into safekeeping until owner can retrieve.
- 9:36 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital needing medical treatment.
- 9:54 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Park & Regent Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, reckless driving, unreasonable/imprudent speed, and operating w/o carrying DL. Stinger 2 deployed due to driving behavior.
- 11:13 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital needing medical treatment.
- 1:52 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital needing medical treatment.
- 3:21 am, Trespassing/After Hours, N. Lake & University Ave. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect to post cash bond for Trespass to Land - Remain After Notice after they were previously observed loitering within UW Lot 7. Suspect also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after paraphernalia was located during a search incident to arrest.
Daily Blotter for November 9th 2025
- 5:08 am, Warrant Served, Lot 46. Contacted/Verbally Warned persons for Trespass to Land - Remain After Notice after finding them asleep in a stairwell. One person Arrested/Transported to DCJ for DOC Probation Violation Warrant. Other person released without incident.
- 5:44 am, Check Person, Local Hospital. Arrested and will transport to Dane County Jail once medically cleared for felony bail jumping x2 and bench warrant after arriving at a local hospital emergency room intoxicated in violation of their bail conditions making comments regarding a major crime.
- 10:28 pm, Other, Tent Colony. Suspicious Vehicle - Contacted/Verbally Warned person for closing hours violation, open intox, and operating without a license and suspended. Vehicle left in legal parking spot.
- 12:43 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for incapacitation due to alcohol, UAL cite to be emailed.
- 1:19 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Braxton Place & La Mariposa Lane. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, Suspended registration, Operating w/o valid license and Exceed speed zones 35/25.
- 2:34 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited/Released to parents’ person for UAL 1st and depositing human waste while visiting relatives in Residence Hall.
- 4:40 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Johnson Street & East Campus Mall. Incident ongoing at time of briefing release.
Daily Blotter for November 8th 2025
- 6:00 am, Check Person, Residence Hall. Verbally warned/released without incident person for circumventing security and camping in Residence Hall.
- 6:56 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Park Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Responsible Party suspect for OWI 1st and PAC >.15. after they were observed driving S/B on Park Street on their front driver’s side rim with the tire wrapped around and behind the rim.
- 11:36 am, Other, S. Stoughton & Buckeye Roads. Attempted to stop vehicle with Kentucky plates that was speeding going over 100mph, and failed to stop.
- 1:49 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Cited person for UW Disorderly Conduct after they got into a verbal altercation with another person who owns a landscaping company that was contracted to perform landscaping work outside their building.
- 2:23 pm, Fraud, Residence Hall. Contacted person at UWPD after they were contacted by someone who they thought was the Chinese Ambassador claiming they had their passport information. Money was exchanged to persons leading the scam, providing information to person to assist on how to file international report in China.
- 6:51 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, East Campus Mall. Contacted persons after they were observed making a purchase at Regent Street Liquor while some waited outside and liquor was exchanged between groups. Cited persons for Madison Municipal UAL 1st. Verbally Warned others in group for false ID (confiscated/destroyed on scene).
- 7:43 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 91. Contacted person who wanted to report someone damaging their vehicle in Lot 91 and had taken photos of the person that caused the damage and located them in the crowd at the Kohl Center. After review of incident and situation, damage was not intentional, no citations issued.
- 8:55 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Multiple Locations. Person was seen by UWPD Security in Educational Sciences, Sterling Hall, and Chamberlin Hall, cited for 943.13(1m)(b) Trespass remain after notice.
- 10:54 pm, Drug Violation, S. Park Street. Traffic Stop - Stopped/Verbally Warned for Operating Without Required Lamps Lit During Hours of Darkness. During traffic stop with vehicle another vehicle blocked this vehicle, found open containers of alcohol were observed in plain view. All parties verbally warned for possession of THC.
- 11:38 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, S. Park & W. Johnson Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for OWI 3, PAC > .02 x3, OAR (criminal), Failure to install IID, failure to obey red traffic light, hit and run, operating in the bike lane and possession of cocaine, Verbally Warned for possession of THC and littering.
- 5:08 am, Warrant Served, Lot 46. Incident ongoing at time of briefing release.
Daily Blotter for November 7th 2025
- 7:53 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital experiencing medical emergency.
- 9:29 am, Damage to Property, Art Lofts. Contacted person who reported a vandalized art exhibit between November 5, 2025 at 5p and November 6, 2025 at 4am, which included a neon sign of a hand drawn Klansman which was broken and the wires cut.
- 9:35 am, Lost Property, Russell Labs. Person reported losing UW keys and personal keys.
- 9:47 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with the digital forensic examination of 2 tablets and 2 phones.
- 11:04 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 1:47 pm, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding scam phone call that included harassment and threats. For informational purposes only at this time.
- 2:25 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital experiencing medical emergency.
- 2:51 pm, Information, N. Park Street. Contacted person regarding a suspicious letter received by their office with complaints and concerns related to items in their lobby. For informational purposes only at this time.
- 3:20 am, Drug Violation, W. Washington Ave & S. Park Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail after being medically cleared at local hospital suspect for Possession w/ intent to deliver Heroin 3-10g, Possession w/ intent to deliver Cocaine 5-15g and Possession of THC, cited for non-registration of auto and operating while suspended. Original stop was for expired registration after observation with another person at a nearby gas station.
Daily Blotter for November 6th 2025
- 9:01 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Responded to a force door alarm.
- 12:28 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding forced door alarm.
- 12:43 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Person set off alarm moving equipment.
- 6:39 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 3:03 am, Other, Lot 44. Traffic Stop - Stopped/Cited driver for deviation from designated lane, driver uncooperative, requesting supervisor, disorderly throughout traffic stop. Driver eventually identified and citations issued.
Daily Blotter for November 5th 2025
- 8:59 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health check.
- 11:44 am, Graffiti, Picnic Point Grounds. Purple graffiti 1'x3' on large rocks located in the grounds area of Picnic Point.
- 11:55 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who needed medical assistance.
- 4:06 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical treatment.
- 5:13 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person who reported stolen laundry from the second-floor bathroom.
- 12:19 am, Information, Lot 75. Called person who was reporting that another person had attempted to run them over intentionally with their car. Previous disagreements in the last couple of days, will review camera footage and reach out to the driver of the vehicle.
- 2:26 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital needing medical assistance.
Daily Blotter for November 4th 2025
- 10:26 pm, Other, University Ave. & Gilman Street. Update from 11/3/2025: Traffic Stop - Stopped/Cited driver for operating while revoked (due to alcohol consumption).
- 9:24 am, Other, WID. Request For Assistance - Contacted persons and UWPD stayed within area during termination meeting of employee.
- 9:43 am, Graffiti, Elvehjem Museum. Contacted person regarding graffiti in restroom.
- 10:00 am, Graffiti, Chazen Museum. Contacted person regarding graffiti in restroom.
- 10:30 am, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding harassing phone calls and wanted documentation in case phone calls continue.
- 11:59 am, Theft/Larceny, Kohl Center. Contacted person regarding theft of items at Kohl Center and attempts to use credit cards at businesses within the area of Kohl Center. Investigation ongoing.
- 2:05 pm, Harassment, Computer Science. Contacted person requesting to file harassment complaint during encounter on Metro Bus, stranger intervened due to level or harassment, investigation ongoing.
- 3:18 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing medical assistance, MFR transported to local hospital.
- 5:53 pm, Other, Dayton & Park Streets. Traffic Stop - Cited driver for criminal OAR, and failure to install IID. Verbally warned for speed (43/25) and suspended registration. Vehicle legally parked.
- 8:35 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, State Street. Assisted outside agency in the arrest of person who had probable cause for a battery that occurred earlier in the evening. Person released to outside agency to transport to Dane County Jail.
- 11:14 pm, Other, Johnson St. & Marion Ct. Traffic Stop - Stopped driver for operating while suspended, windows heavily tinted upon contact with driver, driver does not have a valid license, cited for operating without a valid license, vehicle relocated to legal parking stall.
- 11:30 pm, Fraud, Eagle Heights. Contacted persons reporting purchasing scams by buying various gift cards, believing they were purchasing them for a valid person, communication done through a spoofed email sent to their Wisc Email.
- 12:23 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Camp Randall Stadium. Contacted/Cited/Released persons for UW Unauthorized Presence and UW Resisting/Obstructing, after they were observed on camera hopping a fence to enter Camp Randall Stadium when closed. Also Verbally Warned several in party for Possession of Fake ID’s (confiscated/destroyed).
- 1:43 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Beltline Hwy. Assist outside agencies case on the Beltline.
- 3:47 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted person who was intoxicated not incapacitated and reported to be unresponsive, evaluated by EMS but refused transport.