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 January 13th 2024
- 6:46 am, Damage to Property, Lot 76. Transportation Services reported damage to gate arm on south entrance of Lot 76.
- 7:11 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Longenecker & McCaffrey. Contacted person attempting to perform a Y-Turn on McCaffrey Dr and slid off the road.
- 10:58 am, Theft/Larceny, Fluno Center. Contacted person for a report of theft.
- 2:27 pm, Other, Location Redacted. Request For Assistance - Contacted person by telephone, who reported their spouse is withholding their shared child from them while their divorce is being settled.
- 4:14 pm, Other, Eagle Heights Community Gardens. Obstructing - Contacted person who called 911 yelling for help because they were under the influence and was lost on foot in "Picnic Point." RSOS plotting at the Community Garden where he was located.
- 11:17 pm, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, East Campus Mall. Person requested MFR for chest pain.
- 1:21 am, Damage to Property, Lot 34. Contacted person after they backed into a physical plant fleet van.
Daily Blotter for January 12th 2024
- 8:03 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Glass break alarms from the west office.
- 8:59 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Local Hospital. Disposition not available at time of briefing release.
- 10:20 am, Medical/Alcohol/Detox Conveyance, Waisman Center. MFR transported patient to local hospital.
- 10:57 am, Check Person, Memorial Library. Contacted/Detained subject for a check person.
- 2:05 pm, Other, Martin Street Lot. Drug Related - Disposed of 2 gram green leafy substance, 1 bong, and lots of trash found by Arboretum staff.
- 9:51 pm, Mental Health Welfare Check, Local Hospital. Contacted person having a medical crisis.
Daily Blotter for January 11th 2024
- 9:44 am, Information, UWPD. Report taken regarding reports of potential misconduct. Unable to determine jurisdiction no further follow up.
- 10:22 pm, Check Person, Noland Hall. Cited person for closing hours violation.
Daily Blotter for January 10th 2024
- 3:17 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admissions.
- 6:14 pm, Other, S. Bassett & W. Main Streets. Stopped/Verbally Warned driver for operating without required lamps lit during a period of limited visibility and verbally warned for operating after suspension.
Daily Blotter for January 9th 2024
- 10:52 am, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admissions.
- 9:58 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, Speedway Rd. & S. Franklin Ave. Stopped/Arrested/Cited/Released to a Responsible Party suspect for operating with suspended registration (reason for stop), deviation from designated lane, possess open intox, OWI 1st, and PAC 1st.
Daily Blotter for January 8th 2024
- 7:00 am, Information, Highland Ave. & Observatory Drive. UPDATE FROM 01/07/2023 - Traffic Accident - Contacted persons after both vehicles collided in the intersection of Highland Avenue and Observatory Drive.
- 8:22 am, Assist Law Enforcement Agency, S. Broom St. & W. Wilson St. Assisted DCSO on a motorist assist, Arrested/Transported to Dane County Jail suspect for a Dane County computer message warrant.
- 9:55 pm, Emergency Detention, Location Redacted. Contacted/Placed into emergency detention person displaying erratic and disorganized behavior per Emergency Department staff.
- 10:26 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, N. Lake St. & W. Johnson St. Arrested/Cited/Released to Responsible Party suspect for speeding and OWI 1st.
Daily Blotter for January 7th 2024
- 7:00 am, Information, Highland Ave. & Observatory Drive. Accident - No information at time of briefing release.
- 9:16 am, Motor Vehicle Accident, Elm Drive. Contacted person after they struck & knocked down a light pole.
- 10:06 am, Damage to Property, McCaffery Dr. & Seminole Hwy. Contacted person regarding stop sign knocked over.
- 7:46 pm, Damage to Property, Lot 29. No information at time of briefing release.
- 8:57 pm, Information, DeJope Residence Hall. Responded for water main/sprinkler break on main level.
Daily Blotter for January 6th 2024
- 3:43 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 4:07 pm, Warrant Served, Weeks Hall. Arrested/Cited/Transported/Released to Dane County Jail suspect for active Disorderly Conduct Body Warrant for theft. Verbally warned for Marijuana/drug paraphernalia.
- 10:26 pm, Information, Local Hospital. Contacted persons regarding patient incident.
- 12:06 am, Other, Local Hospital. ER Assistance - Contacted person at local emergency room for drug paraphernalia.
Daily Blotter for January 5th 2024
- 8:37 am, Graffiti, Chamberlin Hall. UWPD Security reported graffiti on the wall of a small platform above the loading dock.
- 9:48 am, Follow-up, Eagle Heights. Attempted contact with person after neighbor their neighbor reported receiving disturbing text messages from them.
- 11:53 am, Fraud, Location Redacted. Person alleges their ex-spouse and their new spouse have been posing as complainant and signing for approximately $41,000 of medical bills to be billed to one of the parties for medical care of patient. Ongoing investigation.
- 1:16 pm, Alarm, Location Redacted. Confirmed to be a worker.
- 6:09 pm, Theft/Larceny, Bakke Recreation center. Contacted person reporting their light blue Trek FX+2 Stagger E-bike stolen from the southeast bike racks between 0800 and 1800.
- 12:42 am, Eluding, Highland Ave. & Observatory Dr. Probable Cause to arrest subject for Felony Fleeing and Eluding and 2x Felony bail jumping. Attempt to stop vehicle at Highland Ave/Observatory Dr for improper display of rear license plate and unreasonable and imprudent speed. Vehicle located, suspect fled and not located.
Daily Blotter for January 4th 2024
- 8:06 am, Alarm, Location Redacted. Front door likely pulled on by contractors trying to gain access to repair air handlers.
- 12:08 pm, Fraud, Discovery Building. Person reported trading their gaming computer for a "18K gold" bracelet. Person had bracelet tested = 88% copper.
- 12:59 pm, Graffiti, Picnic Point. Received email from person who indicated additional graffiti discovered on Lakesore Path near Picnic Point entrance.
- 2:14 pm, Information, McBurney Resource Center. Received a mandatory report from the Office of Admission.
- 2:18 pm, Disorderly Conduct, Local Hospital. Cited person for UW Disorderly Conduct.
- 4:40 pm, Operating While Intoxicated, W. Beltline Hwy/Approaching exit 265. Arrested/Cited/Released to Responsible Party suspect for OWI 2nd (pending 3rd), PAC, Unsafe Lane Deviation, and OWL.
- 5:19 pm, Emergency Detention, Local Hospital. Contacted/Detained person while inside local hospital Emergency Room for an active UWPD warrant.
- 7:24 pm, Information, UWPD. Contacted person after receiving a check persons report from the Dean of Students Office.
- 10:33 pm, Check Person, Noland Hall. Closing Hours Violation - Contacted person after locating them in the basement area past posted closing hour.
- 11:37 pm, Eluding, S. Park St & Vilas Ave. Cited person for Flee/Eluding an officer - Owner's liability. Attempted a traffic stop at the intersection of S Park/Vilas Ave for suspended registration and failure to signal.
- 2:32 am, Operating While Intoxicated, Campus Dr & Highland Ave. Arrested/Cited/Released to Responsible Party suspect for exceeding speed.