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Daily Blotter for February 20th 2026

9:19 am, Theft/Larceny, Humanities Building. Contacted person who advised that a key lock was removed causing damage to a door.
9:28 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Local hospital to red status, returned to green shortly after, no security concerns.
10:26 am, Alarm, Location redacted. Contacted person who checked room located no issues.
10:36 am, Information, Local Hospital. Person wanted to report patients parent made a threatening statement while walking out of the unit today. Statement was not said directly to staff, but to someone they were on the phone with. Informational report at this time, hospital determining if person will be banded due to continue behavior issues.
11:08 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding a mental health crisis for another person they were concerned about.
11:40 am, Information, Office of Admissions. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
12:08 pm, Graffiti, Sterling Hall. Contacted Physical Plant regarding graffiti found in the second stall in the first floor restroom.
4:10 pm, Fraud, Residence Hall. Contacted person after they attempted to purchase something off of Facebook marketplace but never received the item and item was “sent” but was “blocked” by sender, money transaction confirmed.
10:02 pm, Other, S. Park & Vilas Ave. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Cited/Released to passenger driver of vehicle for Criminal OAR, citation to be mailed.
10:25 pm, Disorderly Conduct, State & N. Lake Streets. Contacted/Cited/Released person for County Disorderly Conduct after observing them pushing another person outside of the Pinkus Marker on State St.
12:14 am, Eluding, University & N. Randall Ave. Traffic Stop – Attempted to stop a vehicle for failing to obey traffic signal (wrong way), vehicle self corrected and violated the red traffic signal on Park St and proceeded SB Park St at a high rate of speed violating multiple red traffic signals.
1:15 am, Damage to Property, Engineering Hall. Contacted person after they reported flooding in the basement.
2:08 am, Check Person, W. Gilman & State Streets. Cited person for Misdemeanor Inhale Nitrous Oxide after observing them walking on State/Gilman inhaling bottle of "Galaxy Gas" nitrous oxide. Citation issued and explained.
3:03 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Gilman Street. Traffic Stop – Stopped/Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party driver with citations for Failure to Stop for Stop Sign, Improper Left Turn, Operating While Suspended, Operating While Impaired (1st), and Operating with Prohibited Alcohol Concentration (1s).

Daily Blotter for February 19th 2026

8:02 am, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Cited persons for theft under $100 after observing them plan and steal a McDonald's order from Door Dash that was delivered to Residence Hall belonging to another person.
9:24 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Northport Drive. K9 deployed assisting outside agency in casing search.
3:36 pm, Damage to Property, Morgridge Hall. Door blown open by high winds and exterior glass shattered when it struck stone block on the exterior of the building.
4:50 pm, Bail Jumping, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for misdemeanor bail jumping and trespass to land-remain after notice after there were observed going into Memorial Union where they have an active campus ban.
5:29 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Observatory Drive. Contacted driver of Metro Bus and vehicle driver after a collision on hair pin corner, both drivers verbally warned for lane deviation.
4:40 am, Found Property, UWPD. Wallet turned into UWPD, unable to make contact with owner, placed into property, voicemail left for owner to pick up at UWPD.
5:31 am, Found Property, UWPD. Wallet turned into UWPD, unable to make contact with owner, placed into property, voicemail left for owner to pick up at UWPD.

Daily Blotter for February 18th 2026

9:32 am, Extortion, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding sensitive crime on app and money extortion.
2:26 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Contacted outside agency requesting assistance with patient.
3:00 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
8:48 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Contacted person turning in found items, property packaged and placed into property for safekeeping.
10:09 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted persons regarding concerns about comments and threats made by another person. No police action at this time, report for informational purposes.
11:08 pm, Graffiti, Lot 6. Located graffiti in stairwell.

Daily Blotter for February 17th 2026

6:02 am, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Contacted person to report the southern east exit gate arm that was damaged by a bicyclist when the arm closed on the bicyclist while going through gate.
9:26 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Union South. Contacted person regarding delivery truck with a trailer backed into one of the pillars in the loading dock area of the Union, driver did leave information with loading dock staff.
12:02 pm, Information, Office of Admissions. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
12:41 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD. Assisted outside agency with one cell phone examination.
1:59 pm, Information, Office of Admissions. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
8:37 pm, Criminal Damage, Engineering Hall. Contacted person after they found their bike lock broken at the bike racks on the west side of Engineering Hall, scooter not stolen but lock damaged.
8:44 pm, Bail Jumping, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for misdemeanor bail jumping and trespass remain after notice.
11:59 pm, Warrant Served, Lot 29. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Felony bail jumping, possess drug paraphernalia, and 3 felony warrants out of Dane County. Verbally warned suspect for trespass remain after notice and possession of THC.
2:46 am, Warrant Served, Arboretum Drive. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for a DOC warrant during contact with persons found inside a vehicle on Arboretum Drive parked in the dark after UW closing hours and no parking on Arboretum Dr. Vehicle left with passenger as driver arrested and transported to DCJ.

Daily Blotter for February 16th 2026

11:41 am, Disorderly Conduct, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for 3 counts of representations depicting nudity and 3 counts of Disorderly Conduct, investigation ongoing.
12:50 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Contacted person after their wallet was turned in at the UWPD.
5:58 pm, Extortion, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding sensitive photos on explicit app, threatened/extorted for money or would be exposed.
7:27 pm, Theft/Larceny, Union South. Contacted person who reported their bike was taken from the south side bike racks by Union South.
7:49 pm, Information, Memorial Union. Contacted person reported their keys stolen after setting them down on counter of Rathskeller as she placed food order.
10:43 pm, Information, Memorial Union. Contacted person regarding unwanted contact from unknown subject, informational report only.

Daily Blotter for February 15th 2026

9:18 am, Fraud, Vet Diagnostic Lab. Contact with person after being scammed out of almost $6k after someone called and pretended to be their hometown County Sheriff’s department saying they missed jury duty and will be arrested if they didn't pay, payments being disputed.
10:24 am, Theft/Larceny, Lot 17. Contact person regarding their wallet being stolen from their vehicle out of Lot 17.
10:38 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted with family during sensitive case.
11:08 am, Other, Gordon Commons. Gordon Commons - Contacted person who received a phone call from an unknown person regarding bomb threat, notifications made, MO, UCOM, EOD sweep with negative findings, investigation ongoing.
11:17 am, Theft/Larceny, McClain Center. Contacted person regarding their backpack that was taken from the McClain Center.
2:01 pm, Found Property, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Purse turned in outside Lily's. Successfully returned to owner.
2:08 pm, Other, K9 Deployment. K9 sweep of area for bomb threat.
6:56 pm, Criminal Damage, Birge Hall. Contacted/Cited person for Criminal Damage to Property after they called UWPD reporting they accidentally threw a snowball which broke an exterior window in a room in Birge Hall Botany Lab.
9:36 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Lot 45. Contacted/Cited one person for UAL 1st (Muni) after they discarded an open container of Busch onto the ground when being spotted by Police. Two others with that person were verbally warned for Carrying Open Container (Muni).
9:47 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, N. Park & W. Dayton Streets. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni) after observing them carrying an open bottle of Coors Lite and wandering into oncoming traffic. Person also verbally warned for Pedestrian Control Signals (Don't Walk), Carrying Open Container (Muni), and Obstructing/Resisting Officer (County).
11:09 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Cited person for UAL 1st and Verbally Warned for fake ID (confiscated/destroyed) and possession of open intoxicants.
12:07 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital due to incapacitation from alcohol, will follow up with UAL citation due to incapacitation.
12:33 am, Check Person, State & N. Lake Streets. Cited person for sudden pedestrian movement into traffic after they ran in front of two vehicles and squad while we had a green light at University Ave at Frances St. Upon attempting to make contact person ran, verbally warned for resisting.
1:25 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person due to incapacitation from alcohol, transported to local hospital, will follow up with UAL citation due to incapacitation.
2:05 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, N. Frances & W. Dayton Streets. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st (Muni) after observing them urinating on the Doyle Building. Verbally Warned for Depositing Human Waste (Muni).
2:12 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st and false ID (confiscated/destroyed).
2:44 am, Drug Violation, State Street. Contacted persons after observing the group using balloons to inhale Nitrous Oxide out of an Infusionwhip Strawberry Flavored N20 Cannister. The group was verbally warned for Possession of Nitrous Oxide and Abuse of Hazardous Substance but cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (County).
2:56 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.

Daily Blotter for February 14th 2026

8:26 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Eagle Heights. Contacted person for accidentally hitting another person/pedestrian in the cross walk at the intersection of Lake Mendota Dr. Eagle Heights Dr. Contact also made with witness, ride given to person to their residence in Eagle Heights after being seen by MFR and refused transport for medical treatment.
11:35 am, Sexual Assault, Location Redacted. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for three counts of Forth degree sexual assault, three counts of Disorderly Conduct, and two counts of misdemeanor Bail jumping.
6:52 pm, Fire, Grainger Hall. Contacted person after their friend’s laptop caught fire while charging in a room, was able to put the fire out, left burn marks on a UW owned table.
11:50 pm, Other, N. Henry & W. Gilman Streets. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Released with citations driver for Misdemeanor Bail Jumping and Criminal OAR and suspended registration.
12:53 am, Other, W. Johnson & N. Broom Streets. Traffic Stop – Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail driver for OWI 2nd, Possession of LSD, OAR, wrong way and driver drove head on into squad.
1:11 am, Disorderly Conduct, Residence Hall. Contacted/Cited person for disorderly conduct and UAL 1st after they entered multiple rooms while attempting to locate their friend’s room.

Daily Blotter for February 13th 2026

6:05 am, Information, Local Hospital. Local hospital security contacted UWPD regarding discharged patient who made concerning statements during mental health crisis, however no contact information available for patient at this time.
7:44 am, Graffiti, Meat & Muscle Lab. Contacted person regarding graffiti on a chalk board in one of the classroom.
1:47 pm, Extortion, Location Redacted. Contact with person who has reported being extorted by a user on reddit.
4:27 pm, Battery, Linden Drive & N. Charter Street. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Battery and Obstructing a Police Officer after they called UWPD stating they were the victim of a road rage incident outside of Van Hise Hall. After further investigation, the alleged victim was the suspect.
10:34 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who was incapacitated by alcohol, MFR transported to local hospital.
11:04 pm, Information, Lot 63. Contacted person regarding a vehicle bypassing the exit gate and did not pay. Unable to locate driver inside hospital, business card left for Registered Owner of vehicle to contact.
11:13 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Humanities Building. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct and trespass remain after notice after a verbal altercation occurred between them and custodial.
2:16 am, Check Person, Local Hospital. Transported person to residence after they wouldn’t leave the hospital upon security's request.
4:07 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Assisted outside agency with a disturbance involving person experiencing mental health crisis.

Daily Blotter for February 12th 2026

7:59 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person needing assistance with another person experiencing mental health crisis.
11:55 am, Theft/Larceny, Lot 20. Contacted person reporting their backpack containing various personal items was stolen from their vehicle while it was parked in Lot 20.
3:23 pm, Damage to Property, Morgridge Hall. Contacted person via phone in regards to damage to their bike with drop handlebars as it was parked/locked with U lock in the bike rack just west of the main building entrance on University Ave.
5:29 pm, Theft/Larceny, Vet Med North. Contacted person after their wallet was stolen yesterday from their backpack in a staff area at Vet Med North.

Daily Blotter for February 11th 2026

3:53 am, Other, Local Hospital. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
8:09 am, Graffiti, Charter Street Heating Plant. Graffiti located on South West corner of Heating and cooling plant on wall just off the commuter path.
1:54 pm, Other, Johnson Street & East Campus Mall. Weapons Violation - Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Disorderly Conduct while armed, obstructing, and CCW x3.
2:43 pm, Other, University Ave. Traffic Stop – vehicle was stopped at a red light when a Road Closed sign owned by UW Madison FP&M fell over into his vehicle due to a wind gust, causing damage to his passenger door and door handle. Incident caught on camera, photos attached to report.
11:30 pm, Other, Fish Hatchery Road & Plaenert. Traffic Stop - Stopped driver for operating with expired registration. Cited for OAR (forfeiture) and failure to install IID.
12:51 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted person after observing them running/limping toward Residence Hall, intoxicated not incapacitated.