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 June 13th 2023
- 7:28 am, Theft/Larceny, WID. Contacted person who reporting their work drill went missing between 6/6 at 5:00pm and 6/7 at 12:00pm.
- 9:47 am, Theft/Larceny, 300 Block of East Campus Mall. Contact made with person reporting their bicycle was stolen.
- 11:27 am, Graffiti, Van Vleck Hall. Contacted persons about graffiti in Van Vleck exterior stairwell on the north side of the building. "ACAB" written in red spray paint, various drawings and symbols in silver paint marker and writing in white paint marker.
- 3:45 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Door Secure, no issues found.
- 4:55 pm, Check Person, W Dayton & N Frances Streets. Contacted person after they were reportedly defecating into a bag and disposing of it in a storm drain.
- 11:59 pm, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted/assisted person who was picked up by Shorewood Hills Police Department in front of UW Credit Union.
- 12:12 am, Other, Location Redacted. Unwanted Sexual Contact - Contact made with person who was reporting unwanted sexual contact from an unknown person while inside hotel room.
- 2:37 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding concerns with voluntary patient wanting to leave but having suicidal thoughts.
Daily Blotter for June 12th 2023
- 7:11 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 46. Contacted by phone regarding motor vehicle accident seeking information about car accident in Lot 46.
Daily Blotter for June 11th 2023
- 3:12 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, State Street/LaBamba. Requested by City of Madison PD for K9 sniff of vehicle. Upon arrival, a large crowd had gathered in close proximity to the vehicle and was confrontational with officers on scene. Decision made with MPD to disengage from situation and attempt a traffic stop of the vehicle at another location if driven away from area. No K9 deployment.
- 2:16 pm, Eluding, Charter & Dayton Streets. Attempted traffic stop on suspect of gold sport bike with no plates. Motorcycle fled, last seen West bound on W Dayton. Reasons for stop: speed, wheelies, no plates. Did NOT pursue.
- 2:26 pm, Theft/Larceny, Lot 91. Person reported that a large sum of money was stolen from the center console of their vehicle.
- 4:45 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 63E. Contacted person in reference to vehicle crash.
- 10:00 pm, Found Property, UWPD 1429 Monroe Street. Attempted to contact person by phone as the suspected owner of a missing iPad found at the Picnic Point bike rack.
- 12:15 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W Gorham & N Bassett Streets. Cited/Arrested/Released to responsible party suspect for OWI 2nd, PAC Violation 1st, Operating w/o License, and driving the wrong way on a one-way street (reason for stop).
Daily Blotter for June 10th 2023
- 10:32 am, Damage to Property, Lot 95. Contacted person with Transportation Services who reported damage to an overhead door at Lot 95 by a construction lift.
- 1:45 pm, Theft/Larceny, Helen C White Library. Contacted by telephone person who reported their backpack missing from last known location.
- 2:15 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. MFR transported person to local hospital for medical issue.
- 10:26 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Buckeye Lot. Assisted City of Madison PD with K9 sniff of suspicious vehicle parked in Buckeye Lot. 32 visible in driver`s side door. Positive K9 alert.
- 11:45 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, Spring & Park Streets. Arrested/Cited/Released to responsible party suspect for OWI 1st, Failure to Obey Red Traffic Signal, and Speeding (40/25).
- 11:39 pm, Found Property, Elvehjem Museum. Contacted UWPD Security who found two abandoned bags outside the Elvehjem Museum.
- 12:12 am, Check Person, Langdon Street & Howards Place. Contacted/Placed into Protective Custody person after they were observed falling into Langdon St.
- 1:42 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, W Dayton & N Basset Streets. UWPD Officers performed lifesaving measures on person after they were reported to have collapsed at W Johnson St and Marion St. suffering from an apparent cardiac emergency/possible overdose.
- 1:42 am, Operating While Intoxicated, W Dayton & N Basset Streets. Arrested/Cited/Transferred/Booked into the Dane County Jail suspect for OWI 4th offense. Cited for driving without headlights (reason for stop) and operating w/o valid license.
- 2:23 am, Other, Location Redacted. Emergency Room Assist - Contacted person after they were discharged from local hospital after being brought in by Sun Prairie PD for suicidal ideations.
- 3:41 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Williamson & Blount Streets. Assisted City of Madison PD in locating suspect vehicle after it fled from attempted traffic stop. K9 sniff of vehicle completed with positive indication. MJ paraphernalia located within. Charges for Felony Eluding forwarded to Dane County Jail with MPD charges for Felony Eluding, Resisting, and OWI.
Daily Blotter for June 9th 2023
- 8:20 am, Theft/Larceny, Location Redacted. Contacted person who stated that their wallet fell from their pant pocket on to the floor in local hospital waiting room and is positive a male at the waiting room picked it up and stole it.
- 9:13 am, Theft/Larceny, Helen C White Library. Contacted person in regards to theft.
- 12:36 am, Information, Location Redacted. Spoke with Department of Corrections Sergeant regarding an in-custody death at local hospital.
- 1:25 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Location Redacted. Assisted Marquette County Sheriff’s Office with serving OWI blood search warrant from suspect after they were MedFlighted to local hospital following a motor vehicle crash.
Daily Blotter for June 8th 2023
- 8:43 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person for a return to restrictive CH. 51. Transported person to medical facility without issue.
- 10:08 pm, Found Property, Buckeye Lot. Wallet and keys belonging to person found near Gilman St at Carroll St. Person was last seen running away from the Memorial Union after staff attempted to make contact to check their welfare/detox evaluation.
- 12:24 am, Check Person, Local Hospital. Contacted person who claimed they had a firearm in their waistband. Consented search of their person and no weapon located.
Daily Blotter for June 7th 2023
- 10:10 am, Graffiti, Arboretum Buildings. Contacted person who reported new graffiti on the concrete wall of the stormwater flume located due west of 2532 Todd Dr.
- 2:51 pm, Other, UWPD. Request for Assistance - Contacted person to surrender for disposal of 2 handguns, 50 38 special and 1 Keltec .380 cal magazine.
- 9:32 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding a mental health welfare check.
- 1:31 am, Eluding, Johnson St & East Campus Mall. Attempted to stop unknown motorcyclist operating WI plate for driving the wrong way on University Ave. Suspect accelerated to evade stop at W Johnson and N Frances. No pursuit.
Daily Blotter for June 6th 2023
- 9:29 am, Threat Assessment, Union South. Contacted person for a threatening email received on evening of 6/4/23.
- 10:37 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Interviewed persons regarding interactions regarding welfare check.
- 1:49 pm, Found Property, Teacher Education. Contacted person for found property.
- 2:06 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person about front door alarm.
- 2:48 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person about door alarm.
- 4:02 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Transported person to local hospital for voluntary mental health treatment.
Daily Blotter for June 5th 2023
- 4:20 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave. Assisted MPD with a large fight that occurred at the Embassy Apartments and one person involved pulled a gun.
- 9:03 am, Theft/Larceny, Russell Labs. Contacted person regarding stolen 2020 grey Trek FX5 bike with a grey bag carrier.
- 6:03 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted person regarding a theft of black Trek 7.3 bike and bike lock between hours of 4:30pm and 6:00pm on 6/4/2023.
- 7:07 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Emergency Room assistance - Assisted Emergency Room charge nurse with uncooperative patient who was relocated from one room to another.
Daily Blotter for June 4th 2023
- 7:56 am, Emergency Detention, Location Redacted. Emergency Detention done on patient after Psychiatric Dr. and Journey crisis agreed person is a harm to oneself after displaying schizophrenia and violent behavior towards the staff.
- 4:14 pm, Other, Frautschi Point. Other Animal Cases - Called to the Frautschi Point lot for the report of an injured baby raccoon on one of the trails.
- 1:56 am, Drug Violation, Lot 34. Contacted person for smoking marijuana.
- 3:11 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Regent St & N Breese Terrace. Cited, Arrested, Released to Responsible Party suspect for OWI 1st, PAC Violation 1st, and Operating w/o Required Lamps Lighted (reason for stop).