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 March 29th 2024
- 7:13 am, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Contacted person from Transportation Services, who reported that on 3/2724 at 4:32 p.m. a vehicle rolled into the gate arm in Lot 75 causing approximately $500 in damages.
- 8:15 am, Other, Vilas Hall. Unauthorized Presence - Contacted/Cited/Released person for Unauthorized Presence in University Buildings.
- 9:01 am, Damage to Property, University Ave. & Mills St. Contacted Transportation Services who passed along information of bus stop damage (broken glass) near University Av and N Mills St.
- 12:43 pm, Damage to Property, Observatory & Babcock Dr. Located and photographed spiderwebbed glass panel on bus shelter after reported by Transportation Services.
- 1:00 pm, Information, Local Hospital. Hospital security reported a patient made threats to shoot up the place and harm themself after being discharged from the Emergency Room.
- 2:00 pm, Information, UWPD. This is an informational report regarding a sensitive crime that happened outside of Campus.
- 6:26 pm, Check Person, Lot 75. Contact with person who person down on the sidewalk adjacent to lot 75.
- 6:27 pm, Theft/Larceny, University Houses. Contacted person regarding the theft of their packages from their doorstep at their residence.
- 1:55 am, Other, Local Hospital. Request For Assistance - Contacted person after they were discharged from the Emergency Room.
- 5:18 am, Other, Mills St. & University Ave. Traffic Stop - Verbally warned person for Speeding (40mph in a 25mph zone Radar-reason for stop). Also cited for OAR criminal and for fail to install IID criminal.
Daily Blotter for March 28th 2024
- 12:05 pm, Information, UWPD. Contacted person who advised the @uwmadison Facebook account received a direct message the previous night from another Facebook user (likely false name/account) with a screenshot of a text thread conversation that included sensitive information.
- 12:24 pm, Information, Union South. Contacted person regarding CSA report submitted referencing unknown person harassing 3 students.
- 2:43 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Violation of Restraining Order - Contacted person regarding violation of restraining order.
- 6:05 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 7. Contacted person called in by Transportation Services on level P3 in east stairwell.
- 7:50 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Bradley Hall. Contacted persons who were found by Housefellows inside the building after being reported by residents.
- 9:14 pm, Damage to Property, Gordon Commons. Contacted person regarding broken window pane to room 220.
- 11:08 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Contacted by Rockford Agent regarding a report of an injured child at local Emergency Room.
Daily Blotter for March 27th 2024
- 11:46 am, Information, Education Building. Contacted person regarding interaction they had with an unknown person who stopped by their office.
- 12:04 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Residence Hall. MFR transported person prior to PD arrival.
- 6:17 pm, Found Property, Lot 6. Black Toshiba laptop submitted to UWPD property room after being unable to locate owner.
- 9:17 pm, Theft/Larceny, UW Hospital. Contacted person after they reported their $20 worth of Raising Canes food was stolen from the hospital's main entrance, after being delivered by grubhub.
- 12:57 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Transported person to local hospital for incapacitation due to alcohol after they were found needing assistance to walk.
- 3:03 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Cited person for unauthorized presence in university buildings.
- 3:07 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted/Cited/Released person for possession alcohol beverage on University Land after they were spotted on UWPD Security footage sleeping in the southwest stairwell.
Daily Blotter for March 26th 2024
- 8:38 am, Graffiti, Waters Hall. Contacted person graffiti on windowsill on northeast side of building, directly west of door 8.
- 5:34 pm, Theft/Larceny, Cooper Hall. Contacted person reporting their wallet being stolen from Cooper Hall.
- 6:55 pm, Check Person, Psychology Building. Contacted/Verbally Warned person for possession of alcohol beverages on University lands after custodial staff reported them screaming in a room.
- 8:05 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 60. Contacted by phone for report of damage to the front windshield their vehicle.
- 9:06 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Local Hospital. Contacted/transported to local hospital who called 911 requesting to go to local hospital for treatment.
- 11:27 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Local Hospital. Arrested/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail person for Criminal Trespass to a medical facility.
Daily Blotter for March 25th 2024
- 10:19 am, Criminal Damage, Witte Hall. Person reported 2 damaged vents in bathroom 223.
- 12:28 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Local Hospital. Person checked themselves into local hospital emergency room for mental health treatment.
- 12:39 pm, Emergency Detention, Local hospital. Return to restrictive commitment.
- 1:18 pm, Found Property, UWPD. US passport found placed into property.
- 2:32 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Engineering Hall. Contact with person, who was intoxicated and transported to local hospital by MFR for "bladder issues".
- 6:49 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Bakke Recreation Center. Patient transported to hospital with MFR, no police assistance needed.
- 7:09 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Eagle Heights. Disregarded by fire, saying it was medical issue and no police assistance needed.
- 4:33 am, Other, Lake & Johnson Streets. Traffic Stop - Cited/Released to Responsible Party person for failure to install IID and operating while revoked. Verbally warned for speed 42/25(reason for stop) and suspended registration.
Daily Blotter for March 24th 2024
- 12:43 pm, Battery, Local Hospital. Person reported another person struck and kicked them.
- 3:47 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Person transported to local hospital by MFR experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 5:31 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited person who entered the Memorial Union and took a left over pitcher of beer upon exiting.
- 7:12 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person by phone who reported their child’s shoes were taken while playing basketball.
- 9:29 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Bay Drive. Assisted Shorewood Hills PD with finding and speaking with SI individual and subsequently transported to local hospital.
- 9:35 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Transported/Cited/Booked/Released suspect for Trespass remain after notice, UW Poss. Marijuana and UW unauthorized alcohol.
- 10:25 pm, Check Person, Ogg Hall. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Trespassing to Dwelling, and Resisting.
- 12:47 am, Other, Lake & Johnson Streets. Stopped person for operating w/o proper lamps lit during hours of darkness.
- 1:47 am, Check Person, Kwik Trip - Monroe Street. Contacted/detained/verbally warned persons for disorderly conduct after they were seen on camera fighting in front of the Kwik Trip.
- 2:56 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Gorham St. No disposition at time of briefing release.
Daily Blotter for March 23rd 2024
- 8:45 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted Dane County Sheriff's Office with DRE Evaluation.
- 10:55 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Memorial Union. Contacted/Cited person for trespass-remain after notice after they violated an active Union ban.
- 2:16 pm, Other, Pyle Center. Request For Assistance - Contact with person who wanted to report during their lecture series, which was in person or zoom attended, someone shared their computer screen showing a video with sensitive content during the event.
- 2:42 pm, Theft/Larceny, Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall. Contacted by telephone by person who reported the B-Cycle e-bike they rented was stolen from the front entrance area of Waters Residence Hall.
- 3:32 pm, Lost Property, Red Gym. Person reported an unknown coworker lost three keys to the building.
- 3:53 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Responded to report of a person who fell.
- 6:42 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after custodial staff reported they were experiencing an emotional crisis.
- 10:59 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, Wisconsin Ave & Langdon St. Stopped/Cited/Arrested/Transported/Released suspect for improper display of registration, outstanding DCSO warrant and OWI 2nd.
- 2:50 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & Orchard St. Stopped/Cited/Arrested/Released to Responsible Party suspect for operating without required lamps lit during hours of darkness, OWI 1st, and PAC 1st.
Daily Blotter for March 22nd 2024
- 5:50 am, Other, Regent & Jefferson Streets. Cited person for excessive speed (45/25), Operating after revocation, failure to install IID.
- 10:05 am, Graffiti, Lot 130. Transportation Services reported 5x7in blue paint pen graffiti of an abstract design on a plastic bollard cover on the south side of the lot.
- 10:13 am, Theft/Larceny, Eagle Heights. Person requested a formal report to document the believed theft of their Amazon package.
- 11:40 am, Graffiti, Social Science. Received an email from person indicating new graffiti located on the wood deck adjacent to the Lakeshore Nature Path.
- 1:18 pm, Lost Property, UWPD. Person reported their Algerian passport missing.
- 12:12 am, Trespassing/After Hours, MSC. Cited person for UW-Code Closing Hours after they were discovered by UWPD Security on the seventh floor of the building after the building was closed.
- 12:58 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Gorham Street. Assisted MPD with arresting suspect after they physically resisted arrest during a bar check.
- 3:10 am, Check Person, Engineering Hall. Cited person for closing hours in Engineering Hall.
Daily Blotter for March 21st 2024
- 9:27 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Teletype received from Dodge County to assist in consensual blood draw of patient.
- 10:38 am, Information, East Campus Mall. Contacted person who wanted to pass along information regarding another person whom there are potential safety concerns with.
- 2:23 pm, Bail Jumping, Vilas Hall. Contacted/Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for misdemeanor bail jumping (no drink) after finding them passed out in campus building.
- 8:32 pm, Bail Jumping, Memorial Union. Contacted/Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for 946.49(1)(b) Felony Bail Jumping.
- 9:53 pm, Other, Mills & Dayton Streets. Liquor Law/False ID - Stopped/Verbally warned person for unreasonable and imprudent speed.
- 10:18 pm, Other, Johnson & Marion. Traffic Stop - Cited person for operating without a license, non-registration of auto. Vehicle search for odor of Marijuana. VW for possession of paraphernalia, speed and violate red traffic signal.
- 3:15 am, Check Person, Langdon Street. Contacted person after their parent called the UWPD to report they were lost on Library Mall. Dakota was attempting to locate their hotel and was found walking on W. Johnson St. near N. Lake St.
Daily Blotter for March 20th 2024
- 8:27 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted person who struck a gate arm while entering Lot 75 causing damage to the gate arm and their vehicle.
- 10:17 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported patient without issue.
- 4:41 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Assisted MFR, patient stabilized and MFR transported.
- 5:33 pm, Other, Elvehjem Museum. Request For Assistance - Contacted/Cited/Released person for Deposit of Human Waste after UW Security witnessed them urinating on north side of Elvehjem Building.
- 7:53 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Patient being transported to the hospital by MFR, medical incident no police assistance needed.
- 8:42 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Sherman Ave. Assisted MPD in search of suspect.