Daily Blotter Archive - Page 2 of 101 - UW

Daily Blotter for July 8th 2025

10:31 am, Theft/Larceny, Tripp Hall. Contacted person after they reported their E-Bike stolen .
11:43 am, Graffiti, Van Hise Hall. Responded to a report of Graffiti in the on the 1st floor of Van Hise Hall, 7 of the 8 stalls had graffiti on them.
12:43 pm, Graffiti, Lot 46. Contact UWPD security after reporting graffiti on the 3rd floor east side of the ramp.
12:35 pm, Graffiti, Life Saving Station/W. Gilman Street. Contacted UWPD staff who reported graffiti on walls and signs on the northern slope of the hill to the east of the main building, on and in, the area of the gas tank.
4:22 pm, Graffiti, W. Dayton & N. Mills Streets. Contacted person at the bus stop on W Dayton and N Mills reporting graffiti.
6:45 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Caller reporting an individual that crashed their bike at the intersection, disregarded by MFR who was on scene when we arrived.
6:56 pm, Other, Memorial Union. Report pulled in error.
7:07 pm, Found Property, Memorial Union. Found property and placed into property for safekeeping.
8:15 pm, Graffiti, Humanities Building. Located graffiti discovered by UWPD Security on third level deck, south facing alcove remnant of walkway across University Ave.
8:21 pm, Bail Jumping, W. Johnson & N. Charter Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for bail jumping (x3) after observing them on Johnson St near Mills Street following others and asking for money.
10:32 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted by hospital staff regarding person potentially experiencing a mental health crisis.
11:23 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, W. Gilman & State Streets. Assisted Madison PD with a physical disturbance on 400 BLK of State St and contacted person who advised they were the victim of a battery and criminal damage however, refused medical treatment.

Daily Blotter for July 7th 2025

6:12 am, Death Investigation, Lake Mendota. Person found in Lake Mendota confirmed deceased, ongoing investigation at this time.
2:38 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFD transported person experiencing medical emergency.
2:45 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Cell phone found and entered into property.
3:21 pm, Theft/Larceny, Helen C. White. Contacted person who reported their backpack was stolen from the Hoofer's area.
3:36 pm, Battery, Location Redacted. Called Captain from Oak Hill Correctional Institution regarding Battery by Prisoner to multiple DOC Officers while in the DOC secure unit at local hospital to file police report.
3:53 pm, Found Property, Location Redacted. Officer approached by a passerby who found property along shoreline, entered into property.
11:21 pm, Drug Violation, Memorial Library. Contacted/Verbally Warned person and their four-legged friend for Unauthorized Picnicking and Camping, UW Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and UW Possession of Marijuana.
12:47 am, Other, Location Redacted. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail person after they refused to leave local emergency room after being given several verbal warnings to leave the area, person cited for trespass to lands – remain after notice.
5:18 am, Other, Humanities Building. Contacted/Verbally warned for Unauthorized Picnicking or Camping and Alcohol Beverages.

Daily Blotter for July 6th 2025

8:18 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
9:07 am, Found Property, Lincoln & Jefferson Streets. Red I-phone with a blue phone case was turned into the UWPD, packaged and placed into safekeeping.
9:16 am, Theft/Larceny, Kronshage Commons . Contacted person who reported their Giant Rincon bike stolen from Kronshage Hall.
9:44 am, Found Property, UWPD. No information provided at time of briefing release.
11:20 pm, Other, Vilas Hall. Building - Closing Hours Violation - Contacted/Cited person for Closed Hours - Building after UWPD Security located and escorted them out of the building during its closed period.
12:02 am, Other, Lot 91. Contacted/Verbally Warned person for City Depositing Human Waste.
12:54 am, Check Person, Limnology Laboratory. Contacted persons after being observed lighting off large fireworks, one person fled, later detained, persons cited for UW Code Possession of Fireworks. Confiscated large fireworks roman candles, mortar tubes and two mortar rounds.
2:21 am, Burglary, Location Redacted. Assisted SHPD with reported burglary in progress.
2:39 am, Other, Kohl Center. Liquor Law Violations - Contacted and verbally warned driver for open intoxicants in motor vehicle and operating with suspended registration. Also cited passenger possess open intoxicants in motor vehicle.
5:11 am, Other, Local Hospital. Arrested/Cited/Released person with trespass to land citation after they refused to leave hospital emergency room after being discharged.

Daily Blotter for July 5th 2025

8:12 am, Disorderly Conduct, Hamel Music Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct, possession of alcohol, and trespassing on land after notice.
8:21 am, Graffiti, Madison Community Tower. Observed a graffiti markings on the entrance sign, unclear what the graffiti says.
9:14 am, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. SHPD Threat Complaint investigation ongoing.
9:14 am, Theft/Larceny, Cole Hall. Contacted person regarding theft of bike.
1:31 pm, Other, Soil Science. Report pulled in error.
3:36 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chamberlain Hall. Contacted person via phone about reported bike theft on west side of Chamberlin Hall.
10:26 pm, Resisting Arrest, E. Johnson & N. Butler Streets . Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to local hospital prior to transport to Dane County Jail suspect for misdemeanor bail jumping, resisting and probation hold/violation, verbally warned for registration, possession of THC and open intoxicants.
11:08 pm, Bail Jumping, University Ave. & Henry Mall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for violation of bail condition to not be driving a vehicle without a valid license.
11:18 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, University Ave. & N. Orchard Street . Responded to a 2 vehicle crash with a vehicle on fire. Extinguished car fire before contacted vehicle's occupants. In one vehicle driver arrested for OWI 1st, PAC 1st and cited for open intoxicants, released to responsible party. Other vehicle driver verbally warned for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia, vehicle driven by responsible party.
2:32 am, Other, N. Frances & W. Dayton Streets . Traffic Stop - Verbally Warned driver for possession of THC, OWL and non-registration of auto.

Daily Blotter for July 4th 2025

9:20 am, Other, Eagles Heights. Contacted by telephone person who reported receiving a large medical bill for medical services from a healthcare facility in Bridgeton, MO, investigation ongoing between SSM Dean Health Insurance and person regarding potential credit fraud protection.
2:02 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Person transported to local hospital experiencing mental health crisis.
8:28 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Medical Sciences Center. Contacted person after an interaction with another person at the bus stop on University Ave and Orchard St. leaving them feeling threatened and unsafe.
9:42 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Dell Drive. Drone was disregarded on scene.
10:54 pm, Bail Jumping, University Ave & W. Gilman Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Misdemeanor Bail Jumping after locating them within the State Street and Langdon ban area contrary to the conditions of their release in a Dane County Case.
10:56 pm, Criminal Damage, Sellery Hall. Contacted persons regarding damage to a glass window on the south side of Sellery Hall.
11:08 pm, Other, University Ave & Babcock Drive. Traffic Stop - No information provided at time of briefing release.
12:13 am, Other, N. Park Street & Observatory Drive. Traffic Stop - Verbally warned person for possession of THC, paraphernalia, and open intoxicants, multiple pipes, rollers, joints, THC vapes, marijuana, and a bottle of cognac seized.
2:19 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & University Bay Drive. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, Exceed Speed zones 11-15mph, and operating without required lamps.
2:27 am, Other, W. Dayton & N. Lake Street . Contacted persons after observing an open 50ml shooter of Pink Whitney vodka - still containing liquid - in the passenger compartment.
3:00 am, Drug Violation, N. Park St & University Ave . Stopped vehicle for Exceeding Post Limit (35/25: Pacing) and as the vehicles registered owner did not have a valid Wisconsin Driver License.

Daily Blotter for July 3rd 2025

9:44 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Highland & Observatory Ave.. Contacted person after they reported an accident on their bike with a vehicle.
11:28 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Assisted other responders with medical emergency.
10:57 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they stopped officer requesting an ambulance. Contact made with another person who was Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail for fully extraditable felony warrants out of Milwaukee and charged with trespassing.
11:21 pm, Theft/Larceny, Humanities Building. Contacted person after their electric scooter and kryptonite bike lock was stolen from the east bike racks.
2:06 am, Check Person, Library Mall. Contacted and verbally warned person for Unauthorized Picnicking and Camping and UW Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Daily Blotter for July 2nd 2025

9:58 am, Burglary, Humanities Building. Contacted person who reported a large amount of copper stolen from a locked mechanical sometime between the end of May and the end of June.
10:58 am, Graffiti, Babcock. Responded to the report of graffiti on the brick and metal fencing, located to the south of the building.
11:40 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person who walked into UWPD lobby upset and shouting very loudly experiencing mental health crisis.
1:34 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted persons trying to move equipment from one room to another.
2:13 pm, Information, Local Hospital. Contacted hospital security and nursing staff regarding potential active felony warrants on someone in the hospital. Investigation ongoing at this time.
11:03 pm, Eluding, W. Gilman & N. Henry Streets. Attempted to stop a vehicle for violating red traffic signal, no plate, and unreasonable imprudent speed, eluded multiple times as two attempts were made to stop the motorcycle.
12:18 am, Operating While Intoxicated, w. Johnson & State Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party person for OWI 1st after being stopped and cited for expired registration.

Daily Blotter for July 1st 2025

9:04 am, Information, UWPD. Contact with Speak Up Speak Out Wisconsin Resource Center regarding a tip that they had received regarding a person involving inappropriate behavior, investigation ongoing.
1:24 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person after they entered facility seeking mental health services and experiencing a mental health crisis.

Daily Blotter for June 30th 2025

7:42 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted/Cited/Transported to Detox person after being found intoxicated on the Bike Path.
8:46 pm, Theft/Larceny, Camp Randall Stadium. Contacted person who reported $120 of concert merchandise was stolen from their seat.
12:02 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Monroe & Grant Streets. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 4th and PAC 4th after they fell asleep in his vehicle in the middle of the intersection blocking traffic in front of an MPD officer on a traffic post.

Daily Blotter for June 29th 2025

3:00 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Contacted person who dropped off a properly packaged and labeled specimen, placed into refrigerator for safekeeping.
5:19 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 36. Contacted person after they accidentally struck an entry gate arm.
6:10 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was working in the merchandise tent who was feeling ill from the heat, assessed and knew how to contact Police or Fire if they needed assistance.
9:11 pm, Information, Memorial Union. Assisted person in recovering their stolen bike, which they reported to Madison PD.
12:37 am, Theft/Larceny, Camp Randall Stadium. Contacted person after they reported their black purse - containing their personal items went missing at Gate 7 – investigation ongoing at this time.