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 22nd 2025
- 8:31 am, Found Property, MSC. Collected and processed multiple bags, cloths, currency, personal photos, sheet music, and other miscellaneous items, discovered by person in the building. Items placed into property for safekeeping for owner to pick up at a later time.
- 9:06 am, Fraud, Residence Hall. Contacted person who thought they were paying for their computer to be repaired and sent money in crypto currency to a scam.
- 11:10 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital, no police assistance needed.
- 1:19 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding medical assistance, no further police assistance with MFR on scene.
- 2:11 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing mental health crisis.
- 8:05 pm, Other, Lot 36. Request For Assistance - Cited person for UW Disorderly conduct after they were unable to exit lot due to losing their ticket and began to yell at staff and caused motor vehicle accident.
Daily Blotter for November 21st 2025
- 10:43 pm, Found Property, Lot 46. Email sent to person they found their ID’s, tried to make arrangements to pick up property, placed into property for safekeeping until owner can pick up.
- 10:28 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location off campus/Sauk County. Spoke to DNR Warden regarding illegal hunting activity on UW Property at Dairy Forge Research (Sauk County). Advised regarding UW codes and ability to remove erected hunting structures. DNR Warden informed that UWPD would assist with UW code citations, if needed.
- 3:26 pm, Graffiti, Educational Sciences. Inspected graffiti in restroom this graffiti was inside the bathroom stall.
- 5:09 pm, Theft/Larceny, Residence Hall. Contacted person who reported their door stockings missing, stockings found with another resident on same floor, returned to original owner.
- 9:02 pm, Follow-up, UWPD. Contacted/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect from previous case, transported without incident.
- 10:10 pm, Information, Residence Hall. Contacted person regarding a sensitive crime.
- 11:50 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, N. Mills & W. Johnson Streets. Cited person for UAL 1st (municipal) after they were reported to be intoxicated and in need of medical attention, evaluated, intoxicated not incapacitated, released without incident.
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 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.