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 February 15th 2024
- 8:47 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Local Hospital. Contacted person at local hospital seeking mental health care.
- 2:42 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 6:00 pm, Criminal Damage, Lot 56. Contacted person regarding damage to left windshield wiper arm.
- 8:33 pm, Damage to Property, Biotechnology Center. Sprinkler head burst leaving extensive damage to space/rooms/building.
- 11:38 pm, Criminal Damage, N. Frances Street. Person reported a light pole (City of Madison owned) had been knocked over.
- 12:05 am, Graffiti, Witte Hall. Contacted Transportation Services regarding graffiti on the two bus stops on the northside of Witte Hall.
Daily Blotter for February 14th 2024
- 6:53 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Person testing door alarms/protocols, advised to contact UWPD prior to testing.
- 7:46 am, Graffiti, Observatory and Babcock Drives. 2'x3' "Free Palestine" written in block spray paint on the bus route map in the Madison Metro bus stop on the NW corner of the intersection on Observatory Dr at Babcock Dr.
- 8:07 am, Graffiti, Lot 81. Contacted person regarding black, red and silver paint marker graffiti on dumpster next to bike path.
- 10:22 am, Information, Memorial Union. Contacted persons regarding behavior of another person while out of office.
- 11:04 am, Other, Mechanical Engineering. Demonstrations & Protests - Arrested/Cited/Released suspect for Prohibited use of Sound Amplifying Equipment and UW Resisting/Obstructing after they and approx. 10 other protesters w/Student Org - Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) attempted to force entry into sanctioned career fair with prohibited items (megaphones, flags w/poles) to disrupt the event.
- 2:23 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Person transported to local hospital by CARES team while experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 4:21 pm, Drug Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted, Verbally Warned person for possession of THC, possession of alcohol while underage.
- 6:09 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person by phone after another person reported they had harmed themselves with a blade within the past 24-48 hours.
- 7:58 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Bakke Recreational Center. Transported person to local hospital after injuring knee.
Daily Blotter for February 13th 2024
- 1:31 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Local hospital advised patient experiencing mental health crisis needing assistance from outside agency.
- 2:17 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person co-responders, after someone called in a mental health welfare check on someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 8:31 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person after their parent reported they were experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 9:37 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted persons who were observed taking a bicycle from the rack outside the Nicholas Rec Center.
- 10:05 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person after neighbor reported possible domestic disturbance in progress.
- 11:55 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Sullivan Hall. Contacted/Cited/Released persons for UAL 1st, verbally warned both for possession of THC, drug paraphernalia, and fake ID.
- 2:25 am, Follow-up, Lot 106. Contacted person unconscious and breathing on the east side of Sellery Hall, MFR transported to local hospital.
Daily Blotter for February 12th 2024
- 7:45 pm, Follow-up, UWPD. Follow up on report.
- 1:14 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Sellery Hall. Contacted person, unconscious and breathing on the east side of Sellery Hall, transported to local hospital by MFD.
Daily Blotter for February 11th 2024
- 7:27 pm, Other, Lorch Street. Check Building - Report number pulled in error.
- 9:18 pm, Criminal Damage, Charmany Farms. While performing a check area of the farm, another hole was discovered in the east side perimeter fence.
- 3:52 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Eagle Heights Drive. Medical issue, EMS transporting No need for police assistance.
Daily Blotter for February 10th 2024
- 8:02 am, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported a phone conversation with former employee about their recent loss of employment appeal at the Provost's office.
- 10:04 am, Other, Location Redacted. Stalking - Contacted person reference a report of potential stalking behavior.
- 1:52 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 75. Cited person for bypassing security device after they exited Lot 75 by piggybacking off another vehicle and without paying.
- 4:12 pm, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported concerning behavior and safety concerns.
- 7:14 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Bakke Recreation Center. MFR transported person to local Emergency Room after injuring their knee on the climbing wall.
- 9:38 pm, Graffiti, Lot 2. Contacted by UW Transportation Services reference graffiti on north side upper level, "VON" with 3 point crown in purple spray paint.
- 12:24 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted person for a detox evaluation at request of housefellows. Person transported to local hospital due to alcohol intoxication.
- 12:28 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Contacted/cited person for UAL 1st. Intoxicated not incapacitated.
- 12:40 am, Follow-up, Spring & N. Park Streets. Contacted/cited person for operating while revoked due to alcohol and failure to install IID.
- 1:31 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Williamsburg Way. Assisted Deforest PD regarding location of a child – drone deployed child located.
- 2:18 am, Other, N. Park & W. Johnson Streets. No information available at time of briefing release.
- 4:48 am, Follow-up, Humphry Hall. Contacted by phone person for a theft of an exit sign.
Daily Blotter for February 9th 2024
- 10:40 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 11:12 am, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported threats posted to a UW Facebook page.
- 11:32 am, Other, Zoe Bayliss. Check Building - Received report of local alarm sounding in building and front door propped.
- 1:53 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 4:57 pm, Follow-up, Viroqua Drive. Conducted follow up reference a reported hit and run on 02/07/2024 outside of Lot 75.
- 9:09 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Bascom Hall. Contacted/Cited persons who were found on the roof to Bascom Hall.
- 10:53 pm, Other, Tent Colony Lot. Contacted/Cited person for closing hours violation in the Tent Colony Lot. Verbally warned for possession of Delta 10 on university property.
- 11:39 pm, Resisting Arrest, Gordon Commons. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for Resisting/Obstructing (Misd.), Theft <2500 (Misd.), UAL (1st) and False ID (1st). Arrested/Cited/Released another suspect for Resisting/Obstructing (UW Code), UAL (1st) and False ID (1st).
- 11:46 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, University Ave & Frances Street. Contacted person who was walking into traffic and was almost hit by a vehicle.
- 12:49 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Residence Hall. Cited person for UAL 1st, Conveyed by MFD to local hospital for observation.
- 2:43 am, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted/cited person for UAL 1st.
Daily Blotter for February 8th 2024
- 7:22 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 46. Verbally Warned person for camping after they were observed sleeping under a blanket, using their backpack as a pillow in the 5th floor elevator lobby.
- 11:07 am, Other, Memorial Union. Request For Assistance - Contacted person to report their backpack containing laptop stolen after they left it in the Lakeview Lounge overnight. Backpack found shortly after report number pulled for event, report no longer needed.
- 12:26 pm, Theft/Larceny, Sellery Hall. Person reported necklace stolen from restroom.
- 12:55 pm, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person through door to their apartment to issue ban letter.
- 3:10 pm, Damage to Property, Charmany Farms. Contacted persons regarding 1.5 ft by 1.5 foot hole cut into bottom of chain link fencing on middle of southside.
- 4:08 pm, Check Person, Pyle Center. Contacted person after staff reported they were acting unusual and entering prohibited areas.
- 4:43 pm, Check Person, Helen C White Library. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for disorderly conduct 18.11(2), ref disturbing staff/students in 2nd floor computer lab.
- 9:14 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Safekeeping of Weapon - Retrieved persons firearm from Hospital security.
- 2:18 am, Other, Waisman Center. Traffic Stop - Cited person for operating after revocation, verbally warned for open intoxicants, possession of marijuana and unauthorized display of registration.
Daily Blotter for February 7th 2024
- 8:45 am, Alarm, Ogg Hall. Person reported exit sign was broken on the 4th floor in the 4300 hallway.
- 10:52 am, Sexual Assault, Location Redacted. Person reported a sensitive crime.
- 12:03 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 67. Contacted person regarding a motor vehicle crash that occurred on the 3rd level of Lot 67.
- 2:16 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Stood by while MFR assisted person into ambulance for health related concerns.
- 12:19 am, Check Person, Residence Hall. Contacted/Transported person to local hospital for detox evaluation after they were found puking in a toilet by a housefellow.
Daily Blotter for February 6th 2024
- 8:46 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person who reported stalking behavior from unknown person at their residence.
- 11:17 am, Sexual Assault, Location Redacted. Contacted person for a report of a sensitive crime.
- 11:38 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, East Campus Mall. Transported person to University Health Services.
- 1:57 pm, Battery, Grainger hall. Cited person for UW assaultive behavior and banned from Grainger until building opens during regular business hours.
- 2:11 pm, Theft/Larceny, Chazen Museum. Contacted person after they reported some of their inventory in the Chazen Cafe missing.
- 2:40 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Wallet and cards turned in and attempts to contact owner unsuccessful.
- 6:19 pm, Theft/Larceny, Nicholas Recreation Center. Contacted person after they reported a basketball that they rented from RecWell in the Nicholas Center was taken by another customer and never returned to RecWell.
- 10:01 pm, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 7 Grainger Hall Ramp. Contacted person after they returned to the east stairwell in Lot 7 after being escorted from the building earlier in the night.