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 October 20th 2023
- 6:48 am, Found Property, Lot 33. Unknown person turned in urine-soaked iPhone, discovered in Lot 33.
- 9:07 am, Disorderly Conduct, Sellery Hall. Cited person for UW Disorderly Conduct, after they followed another person into Sellery Hall, through two card access doors, and down a staircase.
- 9:07 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, W. Dayton & N. Brooks Streets. Flagged down by person who stated they were having a medical emergency and needed to go to a hospital.
- 10:08 am, Found Property, Van Hise Hall. Submitted found wallet with contents into UWPD property room for safekeeping.
- 10:40 am, Damage to Property, Eagle Heights. Contacted person who reported their vehicle was damaged sometime between 10/18/23 20:00 and 10/19/23 09:00 while parked in Lot 40.
- 12:07 pm, Other, Local Hospital. Request For Assistance - Contacted by telephone person who reported what they felt were violations of several medical policies by staff during procedures.
- 1:58 pm, Information, Law Building. Made contact with several building and trades personnel.
- 12:31 am, Information, Susan B. Davis. Cleared building, ref audible alarms and propped open south entry door.
- 1:10 am, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Randall Ave. & Engineering Drive. Arrested/cited/released suspect for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, and failure to display registration plates.
- 2:43 am, Operating While Intoxicated, University Ave & Babcock Dr. No disposition at time of briefing release.
Daily Blotter for October 19th 2023
- 9:13 am, Information, Local Hospital. Spoke with person who had reports of being harassed/stalked by numerous individuals most of whom they did not know.
- 9:33 am, Theft/Larceny, Grainger Hall. Contacted person who reported their Apple iPad Air stolen from Grainger Hall after they left it on a table.
- 10:34 am, Other, Memorial Library. Obstruction/Resisting - Arrested/Cited/Released suspect for UW Code resisting after they refused to leave library when a ban letter was issued for Memorial Union.
- 12:40 pm, Fraud, University Club. Spoke with staff member who turned over counterfeit money that was recovered from an unknown till from the University Club.
- 2:59 pm, Other, UWPD. Report pulled in error.
- 9:34 pm, Other, HSLC. Access Control - Report pulled in error.
Daily Blotter for October 18th 2023
- 2:05 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person experiencing a medical problem.
- 6:16 am, Trespassing/After Hours, Lot 7. Arrested/Cited/Released person for UW code camping.
- 11:18 am, Theft/Larceny, DeJope. Contacted person who reported their Red Trek Dual Sport 2 bike with white "TREK" lettering on the main frame stolen from the west side of DeJope.
- 11:21 am, Information, Location Redacted. Spoke to person who reported concerns of stalking.
- 4:04 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Upon arrival, MFD had already transported patient to local hospital.
- 9:53 pm, Other, Braxton Pl & South Park Street. Traffic Stop - Cited person for operating motor vehicle without required IID and for criminal OAR.
- 11:11 pm, Information, UWPD. Person turned in a wallet.
- 11:18 pm, Found Property, Lot 46. Transportation Services dropped off a silver Samsung Chromebook and black JLab headphones to UWPD.
- 11:51 pm, Eluding, W. Johnson & N. Brooks Streets. Attempted to stop vehicle for operating without required lamps in hours of darkness. Vehicle fled no pursuit.
- 2:43 am, Check Person, Location Redacted. Contacted/Cited person for unauthorized presence in a University building.
Daily Blotter for October 17th 2023
- 12:16 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding door alarm and all clear.
- 7:13 pm, Damage to Property, Waisman Center. Contacted person regarding an over flowing toilet on the 3rd floor that caused water seepage down to the 1st floor.
- 2:05 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. No disposition at time of briefing.
Daily Blotter for October 16th 2023
- 11:29 am, Theft/Larceny, LaBahn Arena. Person reported their scooter stolen from a bike rack on the east side of LaBahn .
- 1:09 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Bakke Recreation Center. Medial issue, MFR transported, police not needed.
- 1:36 pm, Other, Lot 75. Request for Assistance - Transportation Services called regarding vehicle that had hit the gate arm exiting Lot 75.
- 4:51 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Pair of Air Pod Pro headphones found outside of Red Rock and brought to UWPD.
- 6:21 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & University Bay Drive. Contacted person during mental health crisis.
- 11:36 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, N. Bassett & W. Johnson Streets. Contacted person after another person waved UWPD down to state someone had a knife. MPD took control of scene, no further action needed.
Daily Blotter for October 15th 2023
- 9:19 am, Graffiti, Arboretum Buildings. Received report of new graffiti in Arbor Drive Woods area.
- 5:02 pm, Check Person, Engineering Hall. Cited person for depositing human waste in the alcove on the north side of the Engineering Hall just to the east of the doors NO2-NO4 by the bike racks.
- 11:50 pm, Information, Eagle Heights. Contacted person regarding an unknown person entering their apartment.
- 1:30 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, N. Randall & Spring Streets. Contacted person found laying on the ground covered in vomit outside the KwikTrip.
Daily Blotter for October 14th 2023
- 9:21 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person, transported by MFR with head injury to local hospital after falling from a ladder onto concrete floor on the construction site.
- 1:27 pm, Theft/Larceny, Memorial Union. Contacted person who reported their Macbook Pro stolen from the Memorial Union after being left on a table.
- 1:44 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person via telephone for mental health welfare check after displaying paranoid and boisterous behavior towards staff at their work place.
- 5:10 pm, Theft/Larceny, University Hospital. Contacted person regarding theft of 4 meal voucher cards from a secure space at local hospital.
- 5:58 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Smith Hall. Contacted persons after observing both in possession of alcohol after purchasing from Regent St. Liquor. Both parties cited for City Ordinance UAL.
- 7:17 pm, Found Property, UWPD. Attempted to contact person regarding found property belonging to them.
- 7:51 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Regent Street Liquor. Cited person for UAL 1st and Verbally Warned for fake ID.
- 8:15 pm, Underage Alcohol Violation, Regent St Liqour. Contacted persons after observing them enter Regent Street Liquor, make purchase and exit. Persons cited for City Ordinance UAL 1st.
- 11:24 pm, Transport, Smith Hall. Contacted/Cited person for UAL 1st, MFR transported to local hospital.
- 12:20 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Sullivan Hall. MFR transported person after alcohol consumption on Langdon St after being found unconscious.
- 1:01 am, Other, Sullivan Hall. Responded to Sellery Hall for 10 students trapped in elevator 1 for approximately 20 minutes. Therapy K9 Charlie deployed to comfort scared students.
- 1:31 am, Disorderly Conduct, University Ave. Detained person who caused a disturbance at KwikTrip. Person is banned from location but entered and was asking customers for money.
Daily Blotter for October 13th 2023
- 10:26 am, Harassment, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding threats they are receiving while answering Campus Information Line.
- 10:38 am, Graffiti, Lot 46. Responded to level 5 elevator lobby of Lot 46 for reported graffiti.
- 12:13 pm, Threat Assessment, Bascom Hall. Contacted person in Office of Legal Affairs regarding acts of potential acts of violence.
- 8:52 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Lot 75. Contacted person after their vehicle was struck by another vehicle while unoccupied and legally parked on 2nd level of Lot 75.
- 9:29 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, UWPD - Monroe Street. Contacted person who brought in a stolen bike that was sold to them over Facebook Marketplace and MPD detectives told him to bring into MPD.
- 9:59 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Park & W. Dayton Streets. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for failure to obey sign (wrong way on one way), UAL, and possession of Fake ID and absolute sobriety.
- 11:22 pm, Warrant Served, Witte Hall. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jal suspect reference 2 misdemeanor warrants out of Dane County.
- 1:00 am, Underage Alcohol Violation, Witte Hall. Cited person for UAL 1st after housefellows found them vomiting in the bathroom.
- 1:47 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding mental health check.
- 1:56 am, Other, University Ave & East Campus Mall. Verbally warned person for operating in the bike lane and possession of marijuana.
- 5:48 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, University Ave & N. Mills Street. Contacted MPD in reference to a hit and run of a bicyclist.
Daily Blotter for October 12th 2023
- 8:28 am, Theft/Larceny, Lot 76. Contacted person who reported their black, unknown brand motorcycle gloves taken from their motorcycle while parked in Lot 76.
- 8:47 am, Mental Health Welfare Check, Location Redacted. Met with person who was in need of mental health services.
- 9:26 am, Theft/Larceny, Grainger Hall. Contacted person who advised their Airpod Pros were stolen from room in Grainger Hall.
- 1:15 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Contacted person after suffering vomiting and dizziness.
- 3:20 pm, Information, Elizabeth Waters Hall. Contacted person who reported unauthorized poster found by housefellows.
- 3:29 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Contacted person who confirmed no issues. Door secure and alarm reset.
- 4:01 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Eagle Heights. MFD cleared incident before arrival.
- 10:02 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, S. Park & Emerson Streets. Cited/Arrested/Released to responsible party suspect for OMVWI 1st with a passenger <16 years old and speeding while operating motor vehicle.
Daily Blotter for October 11th 2023
- 8:15 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Panic Alarm activated accidentally, alarm reset.
- 8:28 am, Other, Chemistry Building. Request for Assistance - MFR checked on person prior to UWPD arrival after they felt faint and dizzy.
- 9:15 am, Other, Location Redacted. Violation of Restraining Order - Person reported another person had violated restraining order by contacting them via Facebook Messenger.
- 9:26 am, Other, Location Redacted. Request for Assistance - Check person, transported to local hospital.
- 11:03 am, Threat Assessment, Location Redacted. Contacted person who received a threatening phone call.
- 11:22 am, Damage to Property, Lot 75. Contacted person after they accidentally hit and broke the exit gate in Lot 75 when leaving the parking garage.
- 11:27 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Check person, transported to local hospital.
- 12:18 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Location Redacted. Check person, transported to local hospital.
- 2:14 pm, Fraud, Lowell Center. Contacted person after they reported that an unknown person hacked their eBay account and purchased a laptop through their PayPal account.
- 3:49 pm, Theft/Larceny, Witte Hall. Contacted person regarding their bicycle being stolen.
- 5:23 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, Observatory & Colwood Drives. Contacted person who was struck while riding their bicycle.
- 5:31 pm, Information, State Street. Contacted person in reference to a person suspect spitting on their face during Israel/Palestinian protests.
- 6:19 pm, Theft/Larceny, Law Building. Contacted person regarding theft of black NIU Electric Scooter from southside bike racks next to loading dock, across from Chadbourne Hall.
- 8:34 pm, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, Local Hospital. Assisted MPD/hospital security with red status stemming from triple shooting on Milwaukee St.
- 9:02 pm, Other, Witte Hall. Possession of Marijuana - Cited person for UAL 1st and UW Possession of Paraphernalia.
- 1:50 am, Information, Location Redacted. Contacted person regarding inappropriate activity on Omegle by potential employee.