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 January 8th 2024
- 7:00 am, Information, Highland Ave. & Observatory Drive. UPDATE FROM 01/07/2023 - Traffic Accident - Contacted persons after both vehicles collided in the intersection of Highland Avenue and Observatory Drive.
- 8:22 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, S. Broom St. & W. Wilson St. Assisted DCSO on a motorist assist, Arrested/Transported to Dane County Jail suspect for a Dane County computer message warrant.
- 9:55 pm, Emergency Detention, Location Redacted. Contacted/Placed into emergency detention person displaying erratic and disorganized behavior per Emergency Department staff.
- 10:26 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Lake St. & W. Johnson St. Arrested/Cited/Released to Responsible Party suspect for speeding and OWI 1st.
Daily Blotter for January 7th 2024
- 7:00 am, Information, Highland Ave. & Observatory Drive. Accident - No information at time of briefing release.
- 9:16 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Elm Drive. Contacted person after they struck & knocked down a light pole.
- 10:06 am, Damage to Property, McCaffery Dr. & Seminole Hwy. Contacted person regarding stop sign knocked over.
- 7:46 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 29. No information at time of briefing release.
- 8:57 pm, Information, DeJope Residence Hall. Responded for water main/sprinkler break on main level.
Daily Blotter for January 6th 2024
- 3:43 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 4:07 pm, Warrant Served, Weeks Hall. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for active Disorderly Conduct Body Warrant for theft. Verbally warned for Marijuana/drug paraphernalia.
- 10:26 pm, Information, Local Hospital. Contacted persons regarding patient incident.
- 12:06 am, Other, Local Hospital. ER Assistance - Contacted person at local emergency room for drug paraphernalia.
Daily Blotter for January 5th 2024
- 8:37 am, Graffiti, Chamberlin Hall. UWPD Security reported graffiti on the wall of a small platform above the loading dock.
- 9:48 am, Follow-up, Eagle Heights. Attempted contact with person after neighbor their neighbor reported receiving disturbing text messages from them.
- 11:53 am, Fraud, Location Redacted. Person alleges their ex-spouse and their new spouse have been posing as complainant and signing for approximately $41,000 of medical bills to be billed to one of the parties for medical care of patient. Ongoing investigation.
- 1:16 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Confirmed to be a worker.
- 6:09 pm, Theft/Larceny, Bakke Recreation center. Contacted person reporting their light blue Trek FX+2 Stagger E-bike stolen from the southeast bike racks between 0800 and 1800.
- 12:42 am, Eluding, Highland Ave. & Observatory Dr. Probable Cause to arrest subject for Felony Fleeing and Eluding and 2x Felony bail jumping. Attempt to stop vehicle at Highland Ave/Observatory Dr for improper display of rear license plate and unreasonable and imprudent speed. Vehicle located, suspect fled and not located.
Daily Blotter for January 4th 2024
- 8:06 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Front door likely pulled on by contractors trying to gain access to repair air handlers.
- 12:08 pm, Fraud, Discovery Building. Person reported trading their gaming computer for a "18K gold" bracelet. Person had bracelet tested = 88% copper.
- 12:59 pm, Graffiti, Picnic Point. Received email from person who indicated additional graffiti discovered on Lakesore Path near Picnic Point entrance.
- 2:14 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 2:18 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Local Hospital. Cited person for UW Disorderly Conduct.
- 4:40 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Beltline Hwy/Approaching exit 265. Arrested/Cited/Released to Responsible Party suspect for OWI 2nd (pending 3rd), PAC, Unsafe Lane Deviation, and OWL.
- 5:19 pm, Emergency Detention, Local Hospital. Contacted/Detained person while inside local hospital Emergency Room for an active UWPD warrant.
- 7:24 pm, Information, UWPD. Contacted person after receiving a check persons report from the Dean of Students Office.
- 10:33 pm, Check Person, Noland Hall. Closing Hours Violation - Contacted person after locating them in the basement area past posted closing hour.
- 11:37 pm, Eluding, S. Park St & Vilas Ave. Cited person for Flee/Eluding an officer - Owner's liability. Attempted a traffic stop at the intersection of S Park/Vilas Ave for suspended registration and failure to signal.
- 2:32 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Campus Dr & Highland Ave. Arrested/Cited/Released to Responsible Party suspect for exceeding speed.
Daily Blotter for January 3rd 2024
- 10:33 am, Criminal Damage, Picnic Point. Contacted person who reported damage to Picnic Point entry gate.
- 12:13 pm, Graffiti, Picnic Point. Contacted person who reported new graffiti on the Lakeshore Path at the Picnic Point entrance. "FREE" (white) "PALESTINE" (red).
- 10:41 pm, Damage to Property, Animal Science. Contacted person regarding property damage of their vehicle’s passenger side mirror.
Daily Blotter for January 2nd 2024
- 4:01 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited person for unauthorized presence and bypassing a security device.
- 4:25 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Patient transported to local hospital via MFR-EMS, no police assistance needed.
Daily Blotter for January 1st 2024
- 2:15 am, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Park St & Observatory Dr. Original incident recorded on 12/31/2023 - Stopped/Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 1st, resisting, possession of cocaine, possession of psilocybin, and operate motor vehicle off roadway.
- 11:24 pm, Other, W. Dayton & N. Lake Streets. Traffic Stop - Stopped/Cited person for failure to obey stop sign. Cited passenger for possession of open intoxicants.
- 1:15 am, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Park & Langdon Streets. Arrested/Cited/Released to Responsible Party person for OWI/PAC 1st and operating left of center lane.
- 2:05 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Lot 46. Contacted person after they were discovered sleeping in the NW elevator, on the second floor of the lot.
Daily Blotter for December 31st 2023
- 10:47 pm, Other, Camp Randall. Closing Hours Violation - Contacted/Cited/Released persons for closing hours violation.
- 2:15 am, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Park St. & Observatory Dr. No further information available at time of briefing release.
Daily Blotter for December 30th 2023
- 1:31 pm, Theft/Larceny, Local Hospital. Person reported $20 in nickels stolen from his vending stocking cart.
- 6:17 pm, Check Person, Local Hospital. Contacted and placed into Protective Custody person after their parents brought them into a local hospital ER experiencing a medical crisis.
- 10:22 pm, Other, N. Park & W. Johnson Streets. Traffic Stop - Stopped person for operating with no registration. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail passenger in vehicle for MPD warrant.
- 12:02 am, Other, Monroe St & W. Lawn Ave. Traffic Stop - Stopped person for suspended registration and speed.
- 12:19 am, Other, University Ave. & Ridge St. Traffic Stop - Stopped/Arrested/Cited/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for speeding (reason for stop), criminal OAR, failure to install IID, and OWI 3rd.
- 1:02 am, Other, W. Johnson & N. Frances Streets. Traffic Stop - No further information available at time of briefing release.